Welcome to Methodist University! Although the first few weeks have already gone by, and you’ve survived your first encounters with roommates, homework, caf food, and hurricanes, there are still plenty of new places to find, people to meet, and items to learn. Here are a few places you may not know of, but should know while you’re here:

The Writing Center

I put this first because this place can save your life! Or your college career, which is close enough. I also put this first because I am a Writing major and I might get extra points (please?). The Writing Center is your go-to place for every paper writing problem. Need ideas? They can help! Need help with grammar? They can help! Need proofreading? They can help!  Just to get this straight, they WILL NOT write your paper for you. That is called plagiarism and is in your honor code. They WILL help you raise your chances of getting a nice shiny ‘A’ on your paper, and we all know you want that (or at least a ‘B’). Another important fact is that this isn’t just for English papers! Anything written can be checked at the Writing Center. The Writing Center is located downstairs in Trustees. Appointments must be made online or by stopping at the Writing Center. Beware! Missing an appointment can cost you use of the Writing Center.

The Tutoring Center

This is another life-saving place to put on your list of places to visit. If you can’t write in French or don’t know the difference between protons and electrons, this is the place to go! Tutors are available for most subjects, ranging from German to Accounting. There’s no appointment times, just check the schedule and bring your books and materials. Scheduling for tutors can be found on the MU website through the Academics page (click Tutoring Center). The tutoring center is located downstairs in the library.

Career Services

Looking for help building a resume? Need a job? Career Services is just what you’re looking for! Career Services is on campus to help you prepare for finding a job once you have your degree. Don’t go in your last year though, because they can also help you find jobs during the school year. They also hold workshops to teach what is necessary for a resume. If you already have a certain job in mind, set up an appointment and they’ll help craft your resume for that job. They also hold job fairs, in which students can meet with potential employers. For job fairs that are off campus, Career Services sets up transportation to and from the location, allowing anyone to go. Services offered and important announcements can be reached through the MU website or by visiting Career Services, which is located downstairs in Berns, on the side facing the Riddle Center. 

Study Abroad

Thinking about studying abroad? MU has plenty of opportunities for you to travel (and they aren’t as expensive as you think!) There are all kinds of trips to take through the MU study abroad programs. Want to go for Spring Break? There are trips to London and Guatemala planned (I recommend the London trip, I went last year and loved it). Want to go for a semester? Try an exchange program in Spain. Never say you couldn’t go because of funds without checking first! There are scholarships, grants, and payment plans for each trip. Stop by the Study Abroad Office in Berns Rm.14 (Right outside the Lion’s Den) to pick up brochures and talk to Michelle Garayua, or fill out the form online to receive an email with information on upcoming trips.

These are just a few places to look into during your time at Methodist. Check the next issue for new places, people, or events!

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