Hi First-Years,
It's about that time of the semester... Caffeine consumption is increasing, while hours of sleep are decreasing. More meals are starting to look like you, your kettle, and a pack of instant noodles. We've all been there and we're all in this together! In the stress of it all it's easy to forget about all the resources that could make your life a little better right now, so I'm here to remind you today :)
Before we get into it, just a quick reminder: YOU GOT THIS! You are doing your best and you will make it through! <3
If you're looking for academic support you can visit these links: help rooms, peer tutoring, peer academic coaching, writing fellows, speaking fellows, the Center for Engaged Pedagogy, and the Empirical Reasoning Center. If you need help with an essay or a presentation, you can reach out to the writing and speaking fellows. If you're having trouble understanding course concepts for Biology, Computer Science, Economics, etc, you can reach out to peer tutors. These, and other, academic resources are all at your disposable for various different needs that may come up.
On the other hand, if you're feeling down or stressed overall, no matter the cause, you can also reach out to Furman Counseling for individual or group therapy sessions.
Please remember that you are never alone. These resources are here for you and as always The First-Year Team is here for you. Don't hesitate to contacts us at first-year@barnard.edu with any questions or concerns.
