ESU has several great services to assist you, which we encourage you to explore in Warriorfish. We also suggest you talk to your advisor, or come talk to us and we will help you or help you find the service you need if you don't know where to go.
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We all hit times when we need support, especially with long and difficult endeavors like getting a college degree. Here are some places you can go to get help:
"Your Advisor: Many undergraduate students don’t realize that their advisor is there to do more than just help with next semester’s timetable. Your advisor is in charge of helping you succeed and get the best out of your degree – from choosing the best classes to improving your GPA. Always make your advisor your first line of defense when you are struggling. Advisors are busy people, so to make the best of an appointment, write down your concerns or questions beforehand and be ready to ask for specific, actionable forms of support.
College Student Support Group: Social media and Facebook groups are a fantastic source of motivation for anyone involved in college studies (especially if you are learning virtually and cannot benefit from the support of classmates in person). This one is a good platform for sharing concerns and challenges, asking questions, celebrating success with other students, and even sourcing textbooks and other supplies being traded by other students. It is a private group with students from all disciplines participating.
College Confidential: Intended for college students from all disciplines, this online site hosts a range of discussion and support forums for college students on everything from admissions to writing and financial aid. It is free and offers a fantastic connection to other students around the world.
ReadWritePerfect: If you need more help than your advisor, friends, and the internet can provide, you might want to consider coaching. A coach can help with everything from writing and career advice to motivation and time management. This particular coach taught students at ESU for 5 years, and is a reliable, trustworthy option."
-- resources and words from Dr. Jennifer Harrison at ReadWritePerfect
University's Admissions and Financial Aid Team: If you need assistance with financial aid questions or concerns, the University's Admissions and Financial Aid Team should definitely be your first port of call. They can help you calculate costs, create a budget, and identify and apply for scholarships, grants, and other forms of aid.
Edvisors: Paying for College: Edvisors is a loan comparison site, but they also provide a ton of articles on all matters relating to student finances, including this collection of articles on paying for college. It’s a good place to start as you compile your personal funding plan.
The College Investor: How to Find Scholarships: There are more scholarships out there waiting to help you pay for college than you might think. This comprehensive article spells out some top tips for finding them.
-- resources and words from Dr. Jennifer Harrison at ReadWritePerfect
ESU Writing Studio: The writing studio is the University’s dedicated resource for students struggling with college papers. If you need help with your grammar or formatting, drop in and see if we can help you out.
Grammarly: There’s no shame in needing some help with grammar and expression. Grammarly is a free tool that is more powerful than many in-built word-processor grammar checks. It will help you catch most obvious mistakes before you share your work with the world.
Purdue OWL: This online writing lab offered by Purdue university has become well-known for it’s free, online writing guides and how-to articles. Their free guides to MLA and APA style are regularly updated, free, and comprehensive – and using them is much more accurate than relying on a citation tool that might make mistakes.
Scribendi: If you need comprehensive help with proofreading or a professional eye on your organization, expression, research paper structure, and so on, you could try this paid online editing service. The editors are all carefully vetted, highly qualified, and well-trained. They specialize in specific academic writing support, including ESL editing.
-- resources and words from Dr. Jennifer Harrison at ReadWritePerfect
Career and Workforce Development: Here at ESU, we know that your degree is just the start of your professional journey, so we have invested in a dedicated team to help you shape and meet your career goals. Make an appointment for help with everything from deciding on a career path to completing job applications and writing resumes.
LearnHowToBecome.org: Knowing where to look and how to make yourself look like an attractive candidate is essential to finding a job after graduation. This article helps you self-diagnose your employability for professional (high-paying) positions.
Acadium: Even if you have an amazing degree and a stellar academic record, it can be tough to land your first job as a graduate if you don’t have experience. This article provides a list of ways you can start building experience during your degree to help boost your career hunt later.
-- resources and words from Dr. Jennifer Harrison at ReadWritePerfect