As we are entering our third week of being back in school, student’s schedules are finalized. After weeks of relaxation, getting back into the swing of things may be overwhelming for some. Adjusting to early morning classes, homework, and extracurricular activities takes some time.
How are Student’s Adjusting after Being Back from Break?
Sophomore, Delani O’Leary, a communications major, discussed the challenges of attending her 8:30 am class. She explains that her sleep schedule got messed up over the break, making it difficult to wake up on time. To ensure making it to class on time, she resorted to setting eight alarms starting at 6:50 to 7:15 in the morning. Delani O’Leary emphasized the importance of these measures to avoid missing her class.
How are Student’s Feeling about their Classes and Academic Workload?
Sophomore, Ginamarie Mannino, an early childhood education major, talks about her academic workload. She expresses her love for her major and is feeling confident about this semester. Ginamarie recently began her placement working with toddlers. She mentions that she enjoys it, although it’s a change from her previous placement where she worked with infants, so she’ll need some time to adjust.
What are Student’s Overall Thoughts about Being Back at School?
Sara Hopkins is a sophomore studying speech and hearing science. She’s feeling a bit overwhelmed with two writing-intensive courses, but she’s managing her workload by also taking two asynchronous classes. Overall, she’s happy to be back and excited for the semester.
Resources for Academic Assistance
- The peer tutors are here to help you with a variety of subjects. Undergraduate students can get up to one hour of peer tutoring per week for each enrolled course, depending on tutor availability.
- At the Writing Center, you’ll have a 30-minute consultation with a graduate student who will give you helpful feedback on your writing.
- The Learning Center helps students find their learning styles and improve their academic skills. Students who go frequently often feel more confident academically. Professional tutors lead the peer programs.
- The library has lots of books, eBooks, and journals, including those in the Teaching Materials Center (TMC). You can also find thousands of journals in print or online. Last year, there were over 210,000 searches in ONESearch, and over 19,000 items like books and laptops were borrowed.