Friday, October 28, 2011

What College Students Who Need Help Academically Should Do

When most college students imagine their life in college, they think of the fun they'll have, the memories they'll make, and all the new and exciting things they'll learn. Very few, however, daydream about the realities many students face: struggling with assignments, failing exams, and needing help just to pull passing grades in their classes.

While you may feel alone if you're having problems balancing (and passing!) your classes, you're definitely not. No matter what kind of school you're attending, your institution undoubtedly has systems in place to help struggling students. Here are some things to keep in mind:

1. Where can I go for academic help? The likelihood that you're the first student on your campus to be struggling academically is, well, nonexistent. That means, of course, that there are places you can go for help.

First and foremost, reach out to your professors. While going to office hours and talking to a professor might be scary, remember that they, too, were college students once. Talk to them about your struggles. Ask them what guidance they can give you, whether it be the name a tutor or the offer to look over your thesis before you start working on your next paper. Read Full Story


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