Hi , we hope you are doing well during these crazy times! Can you believe it's September already? We sure can't! Whether this is your first or third semester in college, no one gets through college, or life, on their own. iMentor is here to help you succeed in your college or alternative pathway.
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COVID-19 Resources
Although we are slowly getting back to “normal” we’re not out of the woods yet. Remember to stay 6 ft apart, wash your hands constantly and if you are showing symptoms, seek medical help immediately! For more information please review the following articles and check your college’s website for COVID Updates.
Emergency Fund Application
iMentor’s Emergency Fund helps recent iMentor high school graduates and current iMentor post-secondary students request and receive additional funding for personal situations. To be considered for this fund, you MUST answer all questions fully and to the best of your ability.
Click here to see if you meet the requirements
Worried about starting college? Online classes? Paying for books? Not to worry. Below are some resources to help you have a smooth transition into college.
How to Succeed in College
The best way to succeed in college, is by leveraging campus resources. Visit the writing center, academic tutoring, office hours and ALWAYS ask your professor for help. These resources are paid for by your tuition, take advantage of them! Click here to learn more about these campus resources and how to access them.
Tip: When emailing a professor or faculty member, always write a proper email. Click here to learn how to form an email.
Best Advice for Online Classes
If you struggled with online classes last semester or in high school, this article covers tips and tricks on how to stay focused and make the most out of online learning. Click here to learn more about it.
PRO TIP: Get Microsoft Office for free using your student email. Click here to sign up.
Cherish Your Syllabus!
When you get the syllabi for your classes, don’t throw them away. Treat them as your ticket to an A. Once you receive your course syllabus, make a schedule of all deadlines and assignments for the rest of the term. Learn more about what a syllabus is and how to read it here.
Tip: Use a basic calendar like Google Calendar or iCal to store important due dates.
Buying Textbooks
Buying textbooks can sometimes cost $100-200 per book! Get the most bang for your buck by checking out these resources.
Use your college bookstore as a basis for price, then check out at websites like Chegg or Amazon to rent textbooks at a cheaper price.
Tip: Find FREE textbooks online, here’s 9 websites that offer free textbooks.
Are you taking a break from school or looking for a certificate program? Check out OBT'S Digital Media Program!
OBT’S Digital Media Program – Start Date September 8th
In Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow’s 20-week Digital Media Program, you will learn fundamental principles of the digital marketing field, and earn certifications to make you more competitive in the labor market. The program prepares you for success in the classroom and on the job, and the paid internship placement will help you develop technical knowledge to achieve your full potential!
Each month we will include different programs, and job opportunities for professional pathways students!
Questions or concerns? Please reach out to your program manager!
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