Students, we understand this is a stressful time. We also understand that many students rely upon Learning Center tutoring and advising services to do well during their time at MAC. In order to continue to meet your needs while protecting… Continue reading Summer 2020: COVID-19 Update from the Learning Center
Author: Jodi Ralston
COVID-19 Update from The Learning Center
Students, we understand this is a stressful time. Due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, Mineral Area College has made the decision to prioritize everyone’s safety by extending the spring break to include the week of March 16-20. This means no classes… Continue reading COVID-19 Update from The Learning Center
Guide to Zoom for Android Users
WHAT TO EXPECT You need to be present during your session. This means the session is live, not a series of documents being emailed back and forth. The tutor will invite you to a session. Currently, we can only serve… Continue reading Guide to Zoom for Android Users
Quick Reference to Zoom for Desktop/Laptop Users for Virtually Tutoring
1. You should email your essay and any related documents, such as your teacher’s instructions and/or rubric, to your tutor ahead of time. You must be present for your appointment, meaning that the appointment will take place live. Emailing essays… Continue reading Quick Reference to Zoom for Desktop/Laptop Users for Virtually Tutoring
Mid-Semester Slump
You may have started strong this semester, especially if it is your first. But as you enter the midway point, some of you may be finding it harder to put in the same amount of time and effort on your… Continue reading Mid-Semester Slump
Tips and Tricks for Conquering the Descriptive Essay
On the surface of it, a descriptive essay looks like a piece of cake to write. After all, there’s no research involved, and there are no citations to stress over. But once you get deeper into the assignment, you may… Continue reading Tips and Tricks for Conquering the Descriptive Essay
When College Happens to You
You chose to go to college. You chose to earn a degree. You chose to improve your hireability. You chose. But somewhere along the way, after we sign up for classes, some of us forget that. Then college feels like… Continue reading When College Happens to You
Welcome to MAC, Where Your Next Academic Adventure Awaits!
For some of you, this week marks the start of a new adventure as a first-time college student or someone returning after a career transition. Even for students already familiar with Mineral Area College, each semester can feel different than… Continue reading Welcome to MAC, Where Your Next Academic Adventure Awaits!