March 2, 2012

Midterms and a Concentration Workshop

Dear first-years,

Midterms have arrived. We hope your exams are going well, and want to remind you of a number of offices and resources that exist to support your best work:

- Tutoring: Free group tutoring available for many introductory and intermediate science, math, and economics courses; individual tutoring available for introductory and intermediate language courses. See website for details: http://brown.edu/college/tutoring/">http://brown.edu/college/tutoring/

- Individual academic coaching: Help with managing your time, taking better lecture notes, studying for exams, and reading more effectively. http://brown.edu/college/tutoring/">http://brown.edu/college/tutoring/

- The Writing Center: Appointments available throughout the week, see website for details. http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Writing_Center/appointments/

- Math Resource Center: Walk-in help center at corner of George and Thayer, open Monday–Thursday from 8:00 to 10:00 pm most school days.. http://www.math.brown.edu/mrc/

* “What Does It Mean to Concentrate?” A workshop for first-years and sophomores *

When: Wednesday, March 7th from 4:00 to 6:00PM
Where: The Underground
Contact: mapsatbrown@gmail.com

The Curricular Resource Center is sponsoring a concentration workshop for first- and second-year students. Come discuss your concentration ideas with Brown's best advisors -- hand-picked deans, professors, and upperclass students -- in a small group setting. This is a great opportunity to explore your goals and what you hope to achieve in your academic journey.. Space is limited; RSVP here: http://bit.ly/concentrationworkshoprsvp.

Have a great weekend –

The Advising Team