Sometimes you need help at 2:00 am, or only have a quick question, or a video is the best explanation. At these times it helps to know some of the resources available on-demand.

Subject-Specific

Writing

The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) is the go-to resource for college writing information. It is what our tutors use, and it should be one of your bookmarked pages.

Math

Our tutors recommend Symbolab Math Solver which solves math problems step-by-step. One note though, this isn't to be used to do your homework, but to learn how to do your homework.

Mathway is another site to help you work through math problems. It has a variety of online calculators for any class.

Did you know the Learning Lab has TI-84 graphing calculators for check-out? Contact us at tutor@musicfromtheinsideout.com and check one out for the whole semester.

Chemistry

The Dynamic Periodic Table is great for learning and exploring the elements. Sort, select, and search the various elements for a world of information.

 General Resources

We here at the Learning Lab cannot recommend the Khan Academy highly enough. What started as one man tutoring his cousin using YouTube videos has become one of the best academic resources for students and teachers. While it is primarily geared towards math and high school students, there is a ton of information in a variety of subjects:

• Math
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Grammar
• Economics
• Test Prep

It is free to sign up and each subject is divided into easily consumable short lessons, videos, and practices.

CrashCourse is a YouTube channel, that was initially recommended as a great history resource, which it is, but also includes informative videos on literature, biology, ecology, chemistry, and more.

Time Management Resources

College can be stressful for students, especially during their first year at college. Time management can be a difficult skill to master, but is one of the most crucial skills to learn for success.

It is important to learn how to manage your time well, to make more time for yourself outside of class. Discipline=FREEDOM!

Here are some great tips on how to start managing your time better in and outside of college. 

1. Create a Calendar

Creating a calendar to help you manage your day to day like can relieve a lot of stress. Instead of being caught by surprise with an important paper due two days from now, or missing a fun event in the HUB because you accidentally scheduled study group that night, creating a calendar can help you manage your events, deadlines, exams, and fun events. 

Some great digital calendar options include:

Google Calendar

Outlook Calendar

Fantastical

Calendly

2. Set Reminders

If you decide on an digital calendar, it is time to set some reminders to help you stay on track. This can help you if you need to complete certain assignments on time, remind you when social events are coming up, and help remind you to send out that group message to meet about a group project. 

If an digital calendar isn't for you, you can use a physical planner, or set reminders on your phone to alert you. Time management is all about setting yourself up for success, and giving yourself the tools to do that will help you, and increase your confidence. 

3. Use Tools That Work For You

If a digital calendar doesn't work for you, that's ok! Find the tool that works best for you, and stick with that. The more consistent you are using that tool, the easier it will get to stay on schedule. Your calendar or time management choice will help you with short, and long term planning. 

Here are some great suggestions to review in choosing what may work best for you: 

Planners

If you like paper planners, these can be really helpful with long term deadlines, important class deadlines, exam dates, and appointments/meetings. Time Blocking is also beneficial. 

Papier

Plum Paper

Moleskin

Scheduling and Appointments

If you are back to back appointments, class, meetings, and work, scheduling by the hour may be what works for you. Here are some suggestions that have proven to really help students!

Asana

Trello

Structured App

5. Prioritize

Like we have said before, Discipline= FREEDOM! When you have a lot to do, and little time to do it in, things can get stressful. However, if you learn how to prioritize your tasks, and take on big projects in sections at a time, you will find these tasks become easier to accomplish. 

Try to complete simple tasks first, get them out of the way!

What can be postponed? Think about social events coming last, there will always be another time, but there will not be another due date for your mid term project. 

Friends will understand! Nothing says more about good friends than ones who support you prioritizing your education and work schedule. 

6. Have Fun!

It is also important to schedule in time for yourself. Life isn't always about class, exams, work, and studying. Put your well being and mental health first, and schedule in time to have fun with friends. 

CSC offers amazingly fun Residence Life events on campus. Check here for a list of fun events coming up! 

7. Use Campus Resources

Time management, organization, and preparation can sometimes only get you so far. Luckily, there are a lot of resources at CSC to help you succeed! We have people rooting for you in every corner! Here are some suggestions on places to go for help:

CSC Counseling Services

Tutoring Services- Schedule appointment here

CSC Nursing Office

Title IX Resources

START Academic Advising