With the semester slowly coming to an end, assignments are starting to pile up and classes are starting to become more intense. With that being said, there are so many amazing resources on campus that can help you during this academically challenging time. One of the best resources that is available for all students on campus is the Center for Student Success (CSS). Made up of the writing center and the tutoring center, the CSS has helped so many students excel in their classes and improve in their writing skills.
Open between the hours of 8:00am and 9:00pm, there are a variety of tutors that are able to help in a lot of different subjects. There is currently tutoring available for the following courses:
Accounting: 201, 202
American Studies: 100, 120, 200, 300
Anthropology: 200, 203
Biochemistry: 414, 415
Biology: 107, 211, 212, 213, 284, 285, 300, 314, 315
Chemistry: 103, 121, 242, 221, 222
Chinese: 101, 102, 201, 202
Computer Engineering: 214
Cybersecurity: 198, 328, 428, 429
Economics: 200, 201, 202, 351
English: 200, 201, 202
Engineering: 213
Fine Arts: 201, 202
French: 101, 102, 200, 201, 202, 301, 308, 310, 314, 352
German: 101, 102, 200
History: 111, 112, 121
Latin: 101, 102, 200
Leadership: 210, 240
Mathematics: 115, 120, 125, 130, 132, 135, 140, 235, 240, 360
Music: 116, 135, 136, 143, 209
Neuroscience: 201, 316
Philosophy: 201, 202
Physics: 151, 152, 201, 202
Political Science: 101, 215, 316
Psychology: 201, 202, 300, 301, 304, 314
Religious Studies: 211, 232
Sociology: 340
Social Work: 201, 210, 211, 301, 301L, 302, 303, 366
Spanish: 101, 102, 200, 201, 202, 301, 303
Every tutor has a different working schedule, so make sure you choose a time that works for both you and your tutor. To make an appointment at the tutoring center, visit mycnu.edu and type in ‘tutoring’ in the search bar. Then select the first option that comes up. You will be taken to a new screen and should select ‘Tutoring Sign Ups and Schedules For Test Reviews And More.’ Then find a tutor that is tutoring in your subject, and make an appointment.
When you do make an appointment with the tutoring or writing center, make sure you are selecting someone who is specifically tutoring in the subject that you need. Tutoring appointments can range anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour depending on the course content. While the CCS is more prominently known for its tutoring appointments, they also host study sessions, exam reviews, and bigger events such as “Long Night Against Procrastination” which helps students prepare for their final exams. The tutoring center takes pride in ensuring that all students are heading in the direction towards success. M
As a tutor myself, I have had a wonderful experience working with the CSS to ensure that students are excelling in courses that they may be struggling in. It is such a rewarding and amazing experience to see concepts click for tutees and being able to help them out when concepts are confusing. However, it’s not just me who feels this way, but everyone who works for the CSS. Senior Genna ‘Gia’ Mckenzie, a political science and English tutor shared that her favorite thing about tutor was “seeing things click for my tutees, and seeing them understand new concepts”. Despite tutoring for only one semester, Gia loves her job. Alongside the tutoring center, the writing center has also had great experiences with their tutees. Senior Natalea Odell shares that the best part of her job is “hearing and learning everyone’s unique ideas, experiences, and styles.”
The CSS always aims to be a wonderful resource for the students of CNU. Whether you have a big exam coming up or you need help polishing up a paper, CSS will always be there for you. As the semester starts coming to a close, make sure you are scheduling your appointments so that you can ace your exams and papers!
