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“For me, the most
helpful resource in making a good transition was
getting involved in different organizations.
Some of the people I met
were able to show me the ropes of being a college
student and adjusting to life on campus.”
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Resources for Success
Younkin Success Center:
www.younkinsuccess.osu.edu
Houses the Dennis Learning Center, Counseling and Consultation
Service, Career Connection, Student Athlete Support
Services, and provides evening math and writing tutoring,
personal finance counseling, and student financial aid
counseling.
Walter E. Dennis Learning Center:
www.dennislearningcenter.osu.edu
Provides help for students through workshops on
study skills, time management, and note taking, as well
as one-on-one consultation with learning specialists.
Mathematics and Statistics Learn-ing Center:
www.mslc.osu.edu
Offers unlimited free tutoring to students on a walk-in
basis in over 20 math and statistic courses.
The Writing Center:
www.cstw.osu.edu/writingcenter
Provides personal help with specific writing projects,
such as reports, articles, term papers, and resumes,
and assistance with general writing needs like taking
essay exams, improving style, and getting started on
a paper.
Residence Hall Tutoring:
www.housing.osu.edu/living/programdetail.asp?pid=4
An in-hall tutoring service provided by University Housing
for many courses affiliated with your GEC requirements.
These tutors are available throughout the quarter in
residence hall lobbies to answer questions, provide
one-on-one instruction, and assist you in developing
specific skills to contribute to your success. Many
Resident Advisors on the floors and in living-learning
programs organize study tables and study buddies for
students to study together.
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“No
matter who you are or what you plan to accomplish
here at Ohio State, there are numerous people whose
sole purpose is to help you succeed. Some of them
lead you to the resources that will help you in
your school work or social problems, and others
are the people who will help you with these issues,
but no matter what, they will try their best to
lead you in the right direction.”
Quiana Pollock, Second Year, Biology Major.
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Counseling and Consultation Service:
www.ccs.ohio-state.edu
Provides a full range of counseling and mental health
services to help with concerns about poor grades, interpersonal
relationships, family relational issues, depression,
anxiety, loneliness, eating disorders, body image, alcohol
and other drug use issues, identity, and sexual concerns
that may interfere with a student’s focus on academic
work.
Undergraduate Student Academic Services:
www.usas.ohio-state.edu
Offers academic advising, degree planning, career preparation
and job placement, and makes referrals to support and
enrichment services across the university.
Your Academic Advisor is there to help
you explore educational and professional opportunities,
set appropriate goals, and decide strategies for accomplishing
those goals. Your advisor is a great resource to help
you schedule classes and plan your first academic steps
at Ohio State. You can contact your advisor by contacting
your college or school of enrollment.
Your Residence Advisor can help you with
concerns you might have inside and outside the classroom.
As a more experienced current student, they might have
overcome an issue you’re struggling with and can
connect you with the right resource to help. You should
especially talk to your residence advisor, or hall director,
if you’re unsure how to overcome an issue—
they are experienced in directing students to key resources.
AskFYE@osu.edu is a cyberspace source
for all questions related to Ohio State. The experts
at AskFYE will provide speedy answers or direct you
to the right campus resource.
The First-Year Success Series provides
over 300 individual seminars and events this autumn
to help you with your transition to college life. Register
online at www.fye.osu.edu/success.html.
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