Student Experience,” Imari Cheyne Tetu

Student Experience

Imari Cheyne Tetu

Do you want to participate in our student experience survey?

Sure. How are you feeling today on a scale of 1 (bad) to 10 (good)?

What’s not to feel good about? What obstacles do you typically encounter during the semester?

Nothing I can’t handle. What is your age in years?

Ouch. Are you committed to staying in college and graduating?

Make up your mind. Do you want me to stay in college or graduate? How long have you been in college?

Ok, so I’m a non-traditional student. Don’t rub it in. Do you feel you belong in college? I sincerely hope you’re not suggesting I don’t. Do you feel you have support from social groups?

I am a member of the introvert’s club. Does that count? Do you feel overwhelmed by your responsibilities?

Why would I be overwhelmed? • Principal investigator in IRB-approved research for international conference • President of growing student organization • Leader of planning committee for regional conference • Writing tutor • Workshop leader • Technical writer • Grant writer • Usability researcher • Graduate school applicant • Daughter

Actually, now that you mention it, yeah, I’m overwhelmed. Do you feel like you are on track for graduation?

I thought I was, but now I’m second-guessing. Do you want to go to class and complete your coursework next week?

I am no longer sure it’s possible.

Will you finish all of your required coursework this week?

No, I am too busy feeling overwhelmed. Are you proud of your classwork this week? I don’t know. I’m still trying to finish it. How do you feel about yourself as a person? I was fine until you started asking questions.