Samantha Yorke is an assistant director and success coach for the Office of Undergraduate Student Success at NSU. She earned her bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida and her master of science degree in higher education from Florida State University. Samantha is a proud Floridian with a passion for empowering others.
You are a shark. This means that you are strong, dynamic and will continue to push through whatever obstacles appear in front of you.
Sometimes things don’t go as planned or results aren’t near to what you pictured them to be. This can be true for exams, presentations, studying or anything within your life, inside and outside of the classroom. A shark moves forward and looks ahead — reframing his or her mind to think, “What can I do next?” College is a time for you to decide what matters the most to you, what you want to learn and what you want your legacy to be as a Shark.
There are so many opportunities for growth at NSU, both academically and personally. There are organizations, large-scale events, support services and programs, as well as faculty, staff and students. Ultimately, the decision is in your hands as far as where you want to go from this point onwards. It may seem scary or even overwhelming, but remember: you are a Shark for a reason. You chose to come to NSU to fulfill your goals and dreams. You also have many resources that can assist you along the way toward whatever your ideal destination may be.
The Office of Undergraduate Student Success can assist you through coaching sessions to build goals and schedules, as well as connect you to additional campus resources. This office also has an academic success workshop series and hosts the annual Success Fair, where multiple support offices and resources at NSU come together to share information with others. Find them at nova.edu/yoursuccess.
The Tutoring and Testing Center provides free tutoring and testing to NSU students and has many other resources that may assist you with your academics. Consider setting up an appointment with this office to learn how study strategies and additional eyes on your writing assignments can help you achieve your academic goals. Find them at nova.edu/tutoring-testing.
Academic Advising provides walk-in hours as well as assigned advisors for students to check on their academic standing and confirm that their courses are leading them towards graduation. It is recommended to speak with your academic advisor regularly as you move forward through your course curriculum. For more information, go to nova.edu/ugadvising
Henderson Student Counseling Center will provide you with a space to voice concerns, opinions or a pressing topic that may be on your mind. Henderson Student Counseling Center provides counseling for students regarding any and all topics you wish to discuss. To find out more, go to nova.edu/healthcare/studentcounseling.
COMP Fellows help you build up your writing style and feel confident turning in major papers or writing assignments. If you are looking for an extra eye on that APA research paper, consider checking out COMP fellows by calling 954-262-8108, or making an appointment at https://nova.mywconline.com/.
Career Development can assist you in finding internships and jobs and will critique your resume in preparation for the job search or graduate program application process. Career Development has walk-in career advising hours, puts on several career-fairs and will assist you in figuring out what your next professional steps may be. Go to nova.edu/career to find out more.
Many more resources exist on campus, but remember, change starts with you. Today is the first day of the rest of your life, so move forward in the direction of your dreams. Fins up!
