THIS IS THE LEARNING STUDIO @ COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
HOURS OF OPERATION M-Th F *Sa *Su
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
* Library tutoring only
AVAILABLE TO YOU
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Student and professional tutors □
One-time, weekly and drop-in appointments accepted.
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Peer Academic Coaches
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Supplemental Instruction Leaders
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Conaway Achievement Project □
Located on the lower level
LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH
First Floor 618 S. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60605 Front Desk: 312 369 8130
Book online through OASIS “My Appointments”
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“If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” Albert Einstein
TUTORING AVAILABLE
Writing
Finance and Accounting
Math
Science
Foreign Language
COMPUTER LAB LOWER LEVEL All computers are dual-boot Mac OS/Windows, packed with all office suites and Adobe Creative Suite. Printing and scanning is available.
“ “I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.” Douglas Adams
WEEKEND WARRIORS
Writing and tutors are available on Saturdays and Sundays on the 3rd floor of the Columbia Library. Book your appointment online!
Peer Academic Coaching
Peer Academic Coaches (PAC) are there for your general college student needs – study strategies, time management, organizational skills, the act of balancing school and work, and anything else outside of the classroom. Book for 30 or 60 minute sessions.
“ “Every year many, many stupid people graduate from college. And if they can do it, so can you.” John Green
Supplemental Instruction
What is Supplemental Instruction (S.I.)? S.I. peer leaders lead 50 or 90 minute long study sessions for select courses so that you can make the grade.
Student Assistants are key to the daily operation of the Learning Studio. They make sure everything flows as efficiently as possible every time you walk in. Make sure to say hello!
Conaway Achievement Project
What is the Conaway Achievement Project (CAP)? CAP is a federally funded TRiO project serving students who are first-generation, who are low-income, or who have disabilities. Stop by the lower level for an application. M-Th F
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Can’t make it in person? We’re there for you...online
Book in OASIS for a live Skype™ or email session with your writing tutor.
“ “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston Churchill
DID YOU KNOW... If you are unsatisfied with your class placement based on ACT or SAT scores, you can take the COMPASS test for free here at the Learning Studio, no appointment necessary! *Test times vary per semester. Please visit colum.edu/placement for more information.
“ “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin
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Lucky if it’s on the bar.
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The Great Toilet Paper Debate
DID YOU KNOW... Icebreakers, while thoroughly uncomfortable, help a student create an emotional connection with school and increases motivation! So let’s get to know your tutors.
UNDERGRADUATE WRITING
ARIANNA THORNTON WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Matteson, Illinois IF YOU COULD LIVE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD THAT BE? Beverly Hills, California THEME SONG FOR LIFE? “XO” by Beyoncé
PEER ACADEMIC COACH
SHANICE HARRIS WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Harrisburg, Pennsylvania FAVORITE WAY TO RELAX? Watching a comedy movie! It’s my favorite genre. WHAT’S YOUR THEME SONG? “Stand Out” from The Goofy Movie
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Cleveland, Ohio
DOMINIC WENDEL Learning Studio
Student Worker Profile
WHAT’S YOUR CRAYOLA CRAYON COLOR? I’m actually color-blind, so childhood was the worst. FAVORITE WAY TO RELAX? Watching every TV show possible – currently following Scandal and House of Cards!
PEER ACADEMIC COACH
GABRIELLA HEBEL WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Indianapolis, Indiana FAVORITE WAY TO RELAX? Bubble bath with LUSH products. IF YOU COULD LIVE ANYWHERE? On a Mediterranean island somewhere!
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Oak Lawn, Illinois
TANYA HARASYM Operations Coordinator of the Learning Studio
IF YOU COULD LIVE ANYWHERE, WHERE ARE YOU GOING? The Caribbean. Always warm, always perfect. THEME SONG FOR LIFE? “The Rose” by Bette Midler