Finals by Alden (Virtually)!
April 17, 2020
Even though you are away from Alden Library for this semester鈥檚 finals, we are here to help! Listed below are available services and resources provided by the Libraries and our campus partners to assist you push through to the end and make it is stress-free as possible!
Academic Resources
- University Libraries staff are available on demand via our Live Chat feature from the Libraries鈥 help page. Also, schedule a consultation with your subject librarian for personal, one-on-one assistance.
- The Allen Advising Center is offering virtual drop-in advising Monday 鈥 Friday 9 am 鈥 4 pm. Drop-in advising is available here or you can schedule an appointment or by calling (740) 566-8888.
- The Academic Achievement Center is offering many study resources for students including study skills coaching, supplemental instruction for select courses, and the student writing center. Remote tutoring is available by appointment or during drop-in hours. For more information, contact the Academic Achievement Center at tutoring@ohio.edu or (740) 593-2644.
- eCAMPUS students can find tutoring through the Student Knowledge Center.
- Regional Campus Student Tutoring
Wellness Resources
- University Libraries has created a guide to help students adjust to remote learning. It includes information on and while studying at a distance.
- Bobcat Well-Being from campus recreation includes tips and resources, and even well-being webinars to help you be well and manage stress 鈥 even from home!
- Counseling and Psychological Services offers information on Self-Care, links to Self-Help Apps and Guided Meditations.
- Need a creative break? Check out a collection of downloadable . Print, color, repeat as needed. We鈥檇 love to see your creations! Post on social media and tag us @AldenLibrary #FinalsByAlden
- ASMR for your eyes: 鈥淭ake a break from the studying and rest your eyes, take a big deep breath, and let your body sink into your chair鈥 Watch a relaxing ASMR video: , , or . What is ASMR? a feeling of well-being combined with a tingling sensation in the scalp and down the back of the neck in response to a specific gentle stimulus, often a particular sound.
- 5 minute start: Start your day with a !鈥&苍产蝉辫;
- Office Break Yoga: Step away from your computer and follow a to stretch out your back!鈥
- Create a relaxing Desktop Picture: Want to make cool generative art to relax your eyes, try !鈥&苍产蝉辫;
- Virtual Petting Zoo! We know how much you love visiting with therapy animals during finals, so we would like to share our staff鈥檚 pets with you! Follow us on Instagram @AldenLibrary to meet our staff鈥檚 furry (and not so furry) friends. We hope you will share your pets with us too, just tag us or use #FinalsByAlden.
- BobCat Wellness website offers even more information to help with health, self-care, and connecting with others.
- The Campus Involvement Center has put together a great virtual involvement page with links to games, arts & crafts, and remote events. Be sure to check it out!