
OLIVIA MCKELVEY
“This time last year, I considered myself lucky to be coming back to UA on Academic Probation after nearly failing out my freshman year. I’d been given the opportunity to turn my life around, and, while I believed in myself, I knew that I couldn’t do it alone. Over the course of the school year, I met with my Coach every week. I learned strategies for academic success, but also began to put systems in place to help myself live a healthier and more balanced life. In the Learning Commons, I was never talked down to or treated differently because of my GPA and my struggles. After a year of hard work and personal growth, I was able to come off of Academic Probation. I’m excited to be a Peer Coach with the UpLift program because I know firsthand what these students are going through and what they need to succeed.”