OUR VIEW: USU’s valuable resources

College is tough. It is filled with late-night cramming, eight-page research papers, tests, more tests and that science lab report. But even though it may have obstacles to overcome, there are numerous resources available to students to make their college experience a little easier. There are dozens of student services available that many students do not know about. These services range from legal, financial, health and academic help.
    Student Support Services, for example, helps with academic advising, course selection, major and career advising, academic tutoring and the list goes on and on. A writing tutor and a math lab are also available. To be eligible for the service, participants must complete an application, and enrollment is limited.
    The Women’s Center is a resource available for women attending USU. It features a library with a special reading room to study and meet other students. It offers scheduled lectures, workshops, conferences and seminars. It also honors many women who contribute to the community, such as in today’s Over 65 Achievement Award ceremony. The Women Center has acknowledged the accomplishments, activities and civic dedication of women more than 65 for the past 25 years.
   USU Police are also available for students. Many students may not realize, they offer help with fingerprints, jump-starts for you vehicle, lockouts, let-ins and emergency management. And if students are ever walking around campus late at night and are a little spooked of their surroundings, the police give personal escorts.
  Many students may have heard about the Family Life Center but may not know what it offers. The center provides counseling to the community and students, free of charge. The center counsels students to learn money management skills, such as discharging debts, preparing for home ownership and qualifying for mortgages.
    The Student Health Services is a resource available for students in need of health-related assistance. They provide a clinic for primary care for USU students. They utilize the services of doctors, nurses, health educators, pharmacists, dietitians and psychologists.
    No matter what may be making life difficult during college years, there are resources available. Make college easy. Don’t make things more difficult than they need to be.