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CHALLENGERESOURCE (WHERE TO GO)Study skills, stress and time management, test-taking skills, speed reading Difficulty with extensive reading in each classFirst Year Involvement, Academic Support Instruction, Huffman 100A, 568-3598,  HYPERLINK "http://web.jmu.edu/reslife/role_indexes/incoming_freshmen.htm" http://web.jmu.edu/reslife/role_indexes/incoming_freshmen.htm Learning Strategies Instruction Kathy Fisher (568-1759, fisherkd), Wilson 4th Floor, or Melinda Burchard (568-6705, burchams)  HYPERLINK "http://www.jmu.edu/ods/Learningstrategies.shtml" http://www.jmu.edu/ods/Learningstrategies.shtml Statistics, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, GSCI 101etc.Science and Math Learning Center, Roop Hall room 200, 568-3379  HYPERLINK "http://www.jmu.edu/smrc/" http://www.jmu.edu/smrc/Improve and enhance writing in any subject. Writing consultation for any writer including faculty.University Writing Center Wilson 4th Floor,  HYPERLINK "http://www.jmu.edu/wrc" www.jmu.edu/wrc Peer writing assistance for freshmen.FYI Writing Center, Huffman Hall , A100  HYPERLINK "http://web.jmu.edu/reslife/programs_services/writing_center/index.htm" http://web.jmu.edu/reslife/programs_services/writing_center/index.htm GCOM classes, oral presentations in other classes, writing speeches, PowerPoint presentations, interpersonal communicationCommunication Resource Center (CRC) Wilson 4th Floor, 568-1759  HYPERLINK "http://www.jmu.edu/crc" www.jmu.edu/crc Studying hard, doing the homework, using available academic support services, but learning is still very challenging & nothing seems to help.Learning Resource Centers Screening & Assessment Service Must visit Wilson 4th floor to fill out intake packet and schedule a screening appointment. (568-1759)  HYPERLINK "http://www.jmu.edu/lrc/screeningassessment.shtml" http://www.jmu.edu/lrc/screeningassessment.shtml English is your second languageUniversity Writing Center - ESL Specialist, (568-2881), Wilson 4th Floor,  HYPERLINK "http://www.jmu.edu/uwc/ESOLServices.shtml" http://www.jmu.edu/uwc/ESOLServices.shtmlHomesick, roommate troubles, boyfriend/girlfriend problems, being assertive, communicating, etc.Counseling and Student Development Center (CSDC), Varner House, 568-6552  HYPERLINK "http://www.jmu.edu/counselingctr" www.jmu.edu/counselingctr Finding a major, changing a major, what can I do with a major in____?Career and Academic Planning Wilson 301, 568-6555  HYPERLINK "http://www.jmu.edu/cap" www.jmu.edu/capQuestions about academic requirements, academic policies, course descriptionsCheck your printed 2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog or view it online at  HYPERLINK "http://www.jmu.edu/catalog/" http://www.jmu.edu/catalog/ Also check Registrars web site:  HYPERLINK "http://www.jmu.edu/registar" http://www.jmu.edu/registar HELPFUL HINTS Take advantage of university resources; if youre having trouble, seek help quickly; talk to your advisor Professors dont bitetalk to them, ask questions, participate in class Get involved but not too much; Student Organization Services,  HYPERLINK "http://www.jmu.edu/ucenter/sos/" www.jmu.edu/ucenter/sos/ 568-8157 Taylor 205A Keep up on your reading and assignmentsyour final grade may only be based on three tests and a paper (or less) Youve reached your goal & are now at JMUwhy are you here? Identify specific goals that you want to accomplish If you have a part-time job, try not to work more than 10-15 hours per week Take care of your health, University Health Center, 568-6178,  HYPERLINK "http://www.jmu.edu/healthctr/" http://www.jmu.edu/healthctr/   S  ! ^ _ `   ! 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