By Veronica Pettyjohn, co-editor
The transition from being a high school senior to a college freshman isn’t always the easiest; the classroom workload increases, as does one’s social opportunities.
The balance can be intimidating for even the skilled senior. However, at Lebanon Valley College, resources exist to make one’s academic life less stressful.
The Center for Writing & Tutoring Resources is located in the basement of the Allan W. Mund College Center. Student workers are available Monday-Thursday between 7-9 p.m. for walk-in appointments. The purpose is to provide writing direction to students.
Beth Julian, the director of the center for writing and tutoring resources, said peer tutors are also available and can work with students in a group setting or on an individual basis.
“We have subject tutors for almost all 100- and 200-level classes,” Julian said. “We have group tutoring sessions for highly-requested subjects like biology, chemistry, accounting, economics, physics, exercise science and specific math courses.”
Peer tutors are trained to help students prepare for exams, clarify assignments and build study habits. The process of requesting one is simple. A student can find a link from the Offices and Directories tab on the home page.
The tutoring resources are built into the College’s tuition, making the experiences free and less stressful to use.
“We have these resources set up because Lebanon Valley College wants its students to succeed, to be engaged within the college community and to feel proud about their accomplishments,” Julian said.
Study pods are also located in the Center for Writing & Tutoring and may be rented out to students who wish to have privacy while working. These pods are commonly used for group projects. Similar study pods are also located on the first floor and basement of the Vernon & Doris Bishop Library.
Although the resources can be helpful for students to succeed in their academic life, good study habits are also a key aspect of the study process. Staying organized is crucial. Having gone to LVC herself, Julian offers advice to incoming freshmen and it starts with a calendar.
“Whether it’s on your phone or a physical planner, make sure you mark down major due dates of papers, quizzes, exams, projects and presentations,” Julian said. “You do not want to be surprised by any of these. In college, I used a planner, but now that I work here, I put everything in my iPhone calendar with a reminder so I don’t forget anything.”
Waiting until the last minute in college is never a good idea. Taking even an extra hour a night to get a jump start on the mid-term paper can help. Equally important is taking time to learn about and utilize the resources LVC has available to all students to make homework less stressful.
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