By Mariana Poshyvailo \/\/ <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As final exams season approaches, Hood College\u2019s Student Success Center is ready to provide extensive support to help students succeed academically and manage stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dean of Student Success Camelia Rubalcada and Student Achievement and Learning Advocate Enrique Guzman recently outlined the resources available, including study groups, targeted tutoring and a supportive environment for stress management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From organizing study plans and note-taking to connecting students with Blazer academic coaches, the Student Success Center offers comprehensive aid for students preparing for exams. Rubalcada emphasized the tailored support available to students with study groups organized by subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re offering study groups and additional resources not just for tutoring, but also to help students who might need someone to talk to about the stress of finals,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The center has created resource packets with essential information, including test-taking strategies and a detailed calendar from Thanksgiving break through finals. \u201cThis calendar focuses on key dates and campus resources like the registrar, counseling, access services and the research library, so students can plan effectively,\u201d Guzman said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students can pick up these packets at the Student Success Center in the Beneficial-Hodson Library Building, first floor, room 1027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For students seeking extra academic support, targeted review sessions and workshops are available. \u201cUsing our lead tutor, we\u2019re organizing workshops with department chairs and professors for specific classes,\u201d Guzman said, noting that study sessions will cover subjects like math, calculus, physics, organic chemistry, and biology. Students can access tutoring by navigating to \u201cAcademic Tutoring\u201d under each course on Blackboard, where they will find both in-person and online options available from 8 a.m. to late evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rubalcada mentioned similar workshops are planned for the spring semester, with a semester-long schedule of events available at the Student Success Center. \u201cWe want students to have a clear roadmap of the resources available from start to finish each semester,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides in-person support, students can also access a range of resources online. Students can find information online by searching for \u201cResources for Students at Hood College.\u201d Rubalcada noted, \u201cWe\u2019re currently updating our website to make it more user-friendly, with plans to upload all resources by the end of the spring semester.\u201d Until then, students can visit the Student Success Center directly for guidance and information on available resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond academic help, the center also provides a supportive space to address stress and time management. \u201cWe\u2019ve created a safe space for students to come in and discuss their stress,\u201d Rubalcada shared. \u201cWe\u2019re connected with students here and across campus to let them know that our office can be their first stop for support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To manage the pressures of finals, Rubalcada advises students to set clear, manageable goals and practice self-care. \u201cBe proactive and don\u2019t wait until the last minute. Use the support resources available to help you get through challenges,\u201d she recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guzman also encouraged students to seek help from professors. \u201cProfessors always want to help,\u201d he said. \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to go to them and say, \u2018I don\u2019t understand.\u2019 They\u2019ll work with you in ways that can really make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"