MANHATTANUNIVERSITY/COURTESY
By Leyla J. Mercado, Asst. News Editor
Midterm week is no stranger to Manhattan University students. Between packed libraries, hefty schedules and multiple iced coffees, students are in the midst of a busy, and often stressful, exam week.
As students juggle numerous tests and assignments, it’s often expressed that the pressure to perform well can become overwhelming. Manhattan University aims to provide students with numerous resources and support during stressful times.
The counseling center and the Center for Academic Success (CAS) are two vital resources that aid students and provide MU’s campus with limitless support.
The university’s counseling center serves the purpose of being there for students whenever it comes to their overall well-being alongside their mental and emotional health.
According to manhattan.edu, the counseling center provides a, “wide range of counseling services which include developmental, preventive and remedial approaches to student development.” The center’s clinicians also consist of, “licensed psychologists, social workers and mental counselors from different cultural and theoretical backgrounds.”
While dealing with midterms, the counseling center allows students to find a sense of tranquility and openness. Students have access to a trusted official to discuss troubles or overloading stress, which can be helpful to maintaining their mental health.
The counseling center is also more accessible to help students whenever they’re in need through scheduled appointments.
The Center for Academic Success is another effective source that offers study sessions and tutoring in the Learning Commons, Writing Center, the Leo Learning Center and the Lee Learning Commons.
According to manhattan.edu, the “CAS is committed to providing student-centered programs and initiatives designed to enhance learning and promote success and persistence.” It further adds that the CAS core values consist of, “a student-centered approach to learning that emphasizes self-directedness, excellence and integrity.”
Henriette Feldman, a sophomore elementary/special education major with a concentration in Spanish, spoke on how CAS has been there for her during midterm week.
“I feel that they help me whenever I need a tutor,” Feldman said. “I could go there and ask for one in whatever subject I’m having trouble with at the moment. They always pair me with someone who knows the subject or course really well and it increases my grade overall. I couldn’t ask for a better form of academic support on campus. Especially during exam week, it’s the greatest help.”
With one-on-one peer tutoring, students can get the academic support that they need. Assistance is available for midterm exams through the Center of Academic Success.
The university provides various outlets to create an easygoing and relaxed environment. Students have made it evident that they feel assisted by professors and campus resources.
Zendrah Bonnick, a sophomore student and political science major, spoke more about what this means to her.
“It is nice to be able to reach out to professors or offices for help with assignments or to just clarify things before the midterms,” Bonnick said. “For me and a lot of other students, knowing that there are people to reach out to for more help is really useful. It’s hard to not feel like everything is happening at once with so many exams and things to do, but with the support I’m given by MU, I can definitely say it’s made it easier for me.”
For students who may need additional support, The Learning Commons in Thomas Hall can be accessed at 718-862-7414, and the counseling staff at 718-862-7394.