Academic Advising One essential service is providing students with one-on-one assistance in making academic decisions. Developing professional objectives, preparing for success, and navigating school can all benefit from this. Because it is their first point of contact with their school, academic advising is a place where many students can PHIL 3010 Week 1 Title: Breath or Soul? Exploring the Origins of Human Existence feel at ease discussing issues that are important to them.