“No man is an island” nor are we marooned on an island. So, why then do we act like we should do everything by ourselves without any help? Why do we act like we are all alone when, in fact, we are not? We are not stranded here in college as individuals with just a volleyball named Wilson to keep us company while we drown under the pressures of college life.
Moraine Park is filled with people and resources to help you get through your academic challenges, career needs, and life as a student. Think of them as your little Arm Floaties that will keep you from sinking. Here’s a list of places I, or my MPTC friends, have gone to when we’ve needed help:
7. Go to the discussion boards
Many of my courses use an online class portal on eCollege to house information about the class. Some instructors set up a specific discussion board where students can post questions. Other students or the instructor can answer your questions by responding to your post.
6. Email the instructor
If you don’t understand the assignment, you can email the instructor for clarification. However, make sure you’re starting the assignment well before it is due. You can’t expect an instructor to email you back at 11:30 at night the day before it’s due.
No matter our situations, we’re all juggling things. Students have families, jobs, extracurricular activities, and class work. The counselors at MPTC are here to listen. They will let you vent out your feelings, and you won’t have to worry about unloading all your stress on your friends or family.
4. Get a tutor
Moraine Park offers free student tutors if you need a little extra help with your classes. If you don’t need help and you are, in fact, doing exceptionally well in a class, become a tutor. You can help out your classmates and earn a little extra cash.
If you’re getting ready to look for a job, stop in the career center first. They can look over your resume and cover letter and give you constructive feedback. They can also provide you with job search resources. If you’re nowhere near graduating yet and need some direction, they have information about potential careers. You can even take an aptitude or interest test to find the right career fit.
2. Use additional resources
My instructors have provided links to helpful web pages, recommended books, or suggested video tutorials about topics we’ve discussed in class. On eCollege, links to additional resources can usually be found in the Webliography section.
1. Go to bed
Your brain can only handle so much. Take breaks. Take naps. If you’re stuck on an assignment and it’s 12 a.m., just go to bed. I’ve always been better off going to bed at a decent time and waking up early to work on something difficult. Start your assignments early so you never have to pull an all-nighter.
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