{"id":319,"date":"2010-11-08T11:19:11","date_gmt":"2010-11-08T19:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/fernhopper\/?p=319"},"modified":"2010-11-08T11:19:11","modified_gmt":"2010-11-08T19:19:11","slug":"finals-are-coming-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/fernhopper\/2010\/11\/08\/finals-are-coming-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Finals are coming up."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s hard to believe that the term is almost coming to a close.\u00a0 With that in mind, you can never start preparing for finals too early.\u00a0 There are several campus resources available for you to use at no cost.\u00a0 For more information, links are provided at the very bottom of this post.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Academic Success Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ACS encompasses a wide range of services.\u00a0 Academic Success Coaching is available for those who wish to do better as students.\u00a0 It is not directed towards success in a single course, but focuses more on strategizing to be a successful student in general.\u00a0 Other general resources they provide are planning calendars and study tips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Writing Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Writing Center is a part of the Academic Success Center.\u00a0 They provide assistance to anyone who is at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to partial or full drafts.\u00a0 Call them to make an appointment with a writing assistant or visit their website for their online tips and handouts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Mathematics Learning Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located in 108 Kidder, the MLC provides students with access to drop-in tutoring.\u00a0 They are open 9am-5pm Monday through Thursday and 9am-4pm on Fridays.\u00a0 Aside from the tutoring services, they also provide a general studying area, solution manuals, and math software assistance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Collaborative Learning Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The CLC is provided by the OSU Valley Library.\u00a0 Located in the Learning Commons, the Valley Library coordinates a schedule of different departments that come to the library to provide assistance to students.\u00a0 Regular attendees are the Writing Desk, the Chemistry Mole Hole, the Mathematics Learning Center, and the Physics Worm Hole, among a few others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Counseling and Psychological Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CAPS can provide you help in managing the many stresses you may be under.\u00a0 You can call to make an appointment if you wish to talk to an unbiased party about practically anything going on.\u00a0 From relationships to general stress to depression, CAPS can help you be healthier.\u00a0 One of the unique programs they have is the Mind Spa.\u00a0 You can relax and re-center yourself in a full body massage chair, explore biofeedback, or meditate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/success.oregonstate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Academic Success Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cwl.oregonstate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Writing Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.math.oregonstate.edu\/mlc\" target=\"_blank\">Mathematics Learning Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/osulibrary.oregonstate.edu\/clc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Collaborative Learning Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/oregonstate.edu\/counsel\/\" target=\"_blank\">Counseling and Psychological Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s hard to believe that the term is almost coming to a close.\u00a0 With that in mind, you can never start preparing for finals too early.\u00a0 There are several campus resources available for you to use at no cost.\u00a0 For more information, links are provided at the very bottom of this post. 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