Wright State’s Tutoring Services has started a new program, Namastudy, which is a series of workshops designed to help students get in the right mindset for studying, academic etiquette and preparing for finals.
“Through meetings with students and faculty I’ve learned that there are pieces that students could benefit from in terms transitioning from high school to college and as they progress in their college career,” Director of Tutoring Services Folade Speaks said.
Senior and study coach Maggie Demarse spoke about the origin of the program.
“We wanted to come up with a concept that’s not just the tutor talking to the student being tutored,” said Demarse.
Demarse works with students on visual organization and said some students find it helpful to use “graphic organizers such as reading charts … they can organize the characters and their feelings and their roles. This can help you process it in your own way.”
Senior Michel'le Curington is also a study coach.
“We want to make sure the students are very organized when it comes to their life in general. We want to make sure their character is evolving and that’s based upon being organized.”
Curington also said that workshops are not just for freshmen.
“I would definitely recommend [the programs] for any student,” said Curington. “Because sometimes students may not need a tutor, they may need a study coach to help set goals or help push them.”
“It’s to help the students set everything aside and clear their minds before getting back into studying,” said senior Jacqueline Roby, who helps operate a workshop about meditation and relaxation.
Information about Namastudy workshop dates and locations can be found in the Tutoring Service offices.
