College Planning for Adults
You should always remember that you are not alone in your journey to get a college degree. Once you have started taking classes, if you find yourself struggling with homework, with childcare, or with just getting used to being on college campus there are support systems on campus to help you.
Tutoring Centers
Many college campuses offer free tutoring to all of their students. Some colleges have tutoring centers that focus on all of the subjects. Other colleges have tutoring centers that focus on specific things like writing or math. You should take advantage of the tutoring center.
If you are on a campus that does not have a tutoring center, you should talk with your professor about recommending a tutor. Do not be afraid to ask your professor for help. Remember, your professor wants you to learn and pass the course.
Mentoring Programs
More colleges are now offering mentoring programs to new students. College mentors are people who provide support. At some colleges, mentors will show you around the college campus, introduce you other students who are like you, tell you about the different professors on campus, and check in with you once or twice a month to see if you are having any problems. If your college offers a mentoring program, you should speak with the Coordinator to see if this is the right support system for you.
Career Center
Most colleges also offer their current students and alumni access to career services. Here, they may be able to help you find a job that will allow you work and go to school. Some of the Career Center services include resume writing, job searching, and interview preparation.
Health Center
Most colleges also offer students basic medical care. The school may have included a mandatory fee for health care in your college bill. If your health is affecting your ability to go to class, then get yourself to health center. Many college health centers can provide emergency care, treatment of minor injuries, and treatment for common illnesses.
Student Support Center
In addition to the different options listed above, some colleges may have a Student Support Center to help students will all of their issues. For example, if you are having trouble finding or paying for childcare, you should make an appointment with a counselor. The counselor may be able to refer you to a childcare center or provide you with vouchers to pay for childcare.
If English is your second language:
Learning centers at colleges may have special centers or tutors for ESL students. Ask at the college to find out more.
There are many online resources for self-study and tutoring. Here are a few:
De Anza College Excellent ESL Websites:
http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/madiganjulie/stories/storyReader$8
ESL Independent Study Lab:
http://www.lclark.edu/~krauss/toppicks/toppicks.html
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