| It helped me to branch out from the very beginning of my college experience. I have made many connections through Cougar Academy and feel that the program has helped shaped me into a better, more confident individual. –Drew Foster, Pride 08 |  |
 | It has allowed me to gain the knowledge that it takes to become a leader. It has helped me get involved in a lot around campus which has allowed for my experience here at SIUE to be the best that it can. –Allison Martin, Pride 08 |
| It has helped by giving me the information I needed to become involved on campus as well as giving me the contacts that I would later need. Through Cougar Academy I also made some great friends. Also becoming accustomed to the campus made it an easier transition when other students arrived, because I knew what I was doing and did not feel completely lost. –Kelly Werthwein, Pride 08 |  |
| Cougar Academy helped us to learn about all the different aspects of leadership. It also helped us recognize all the leadership opportunities at SIUE. For me, Cougar Academy helped me throughout the RA application process. –Amber Moffit, Pride 08 | |
