by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2020 | ssi-stories, Student Success Story
For incoming freshmen at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), the idea of relocating to Orange County and joining an undergraduate student population of over 30,000 can seem intimidating. This is especially true for students coming from smaller towns outside of...
by Web Admin | Jun 29, 2020 | ssi-stories, Student Success Story
For many incoming freshmen, the idea of completely transitioning to life at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) can seem daunting. However, units on-campus like Student Success Initiatives (SSI) offer a variety of resources to support students as they adjust to...
by Web Admin | May 15, 2020 | ssi-stories, Student Success Story
As a second-year pursuing a degree in civil engineering, Matthew Thomas knew that he would encounter certain difficulties as a student. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 was something that Matthew could never have anticipated. “I feel like I’m on summer vacation,” he...
by Web Admin | May 5, 2020 | ssi-stories, Student Success Story
In the summer of 2017, Nancy Duong was like many incoming freshmen who were looking for a way to prepare for life at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). As she searched through the various programs offered on campus, she discovered Summer Bridge, hosted by...
by Web Admin | Apr 30, 2020 | ssi-stories
Learn about UCI’s Student Equipment Loan Program to Support Remote Learning. As UCI transitioned to a fully remote learning environment, many students found themselves unable to access essential course materials due to their reliance on on-campus resources. Without...
by Web Admin | Dec 5, 2019 | ssi-stories
What makes a leader? According to Janet Perez-Molina, counselor at the UCI Student Success Initiatives, and program counselor/coordinator for the FYRE Scholars program that supports foster youth in their transition to college, it starts with empathy. Though Janet is...