Pioneer Success Coach
Ali Karayel
College of Business and Economics
Coaching Mindset:
My goal is for students to take ownership of their education by understanding their degree requirements, classes to fulfill them, and resources to help them be successful. I would like students to not only become self-sufficient in their academics, but leaders in their community and a good influence to their peers and classmates.
Higher Education Background:
- Master of Arts (M.A.): Educational Counseling and Student Personnel, San Jose State University
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Sociology, San Francisco State University
Interests and Hobbies:
- Running
- Skateboarding
- Reading
Top Defining Moments in Higher Education:
Finding the right major and declaring into Sociology. During my first years of College I was unsure about what I wanted to study. My first major was film. I then changed to Business Administration. Both of these majors did not feel like a good fit and were not things I was really interested in. I visited a counselor to get some major advice and he recommended Sociology. Sociology was a great fit and I ended up loving the major. Once I got into the right major, I felt more engaged in College and like a part of the community.
While in college, I experienced:
- A passion for learning and opening my mind to new experiences.
FAQ
Who do I meet with?
I meet with students whose major is within the College of Business and Economics.
How to be referred to me?
A student may be referred to me by their primary Academic Advisor.
What topics can we talk about?
- Academic Advising such as course recommendations, and understanding one’s degree requirements and courses to meet them.
- Effective study skills, time-management, and planning/prioritizing accordingly.
- Campus wide resources and programs that may be beneficial such as: Student Center for Academic Achievement (SCAA); The Math Lab; Supplemental Instruction (S.I.); Student Health and Counseling Services
- Academic Standing such as guidelines to Academic Probation and how to get back into good Academic Standing.
- Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid and ‘Academic Plans’ for SAP appeals.