Once upon a time, in the blue ridge hills of Clemson University, a first year student named Connie Connor enrolled in Chemistry 1010. She was a natural at school and getting good grades in High School came really easy to her without much studying.

But Connie’s college experience isn’t going as she expected…

I AM NOT a 40% student. This is not me. This grade has to be a mistake!

How did you do?

Oh, not the best. I got an 85%. I think I can do better. How did you do...?

Oh wow yeah, me too! I got a B as well...

Don't let her know!

Hey Camryn, do you want to grab dinner tonight and hang out?

 I def would, but I can’t. I have to go to PAL for chem. You wanna come?

Connie is struggling to be open with her friends about her exam score while also struggling to admit to herself that she might need some additional help. What will happen next? 

Umm... I've never heard of PAL but have fun LOL 

That’s embarrassing, you would never catch me there

There’s a chemistry quiz tomorrow, and Connie waited until the last minute to study.

What even is an electron?!?

Are you ready for the quiz, Cam?

I'll definitely do better this time!

Yep! In PAL, we did a lot of group practice questions, and our leader shared some tips and strategies.

Practice questions?!? I didn't do that...oh no.

Connie's parents call her... she is upset about the chemistry quiz.

What's wrong, Connie?

You seem very upset.

I had a chemistry quiz today. I couldn’t answer half of the problems. It was never like this in high school! I am so STUPID!!

Have you been to office hours?

I'm sure Clemson has resources, right?

I think so...

My friend mentioned something about PAUL?