Welcome to the Talent Development Center

Help with classes ...

Okay, so you need some help with your classes.

You may find that your university experience is a lot different from your previous educational experiences. That's okay you're not alone. Maybe in high school you got good grades without really studying. Or maybe you're a little rusty on certain skills. Acknowledging that you can use some help and may need to learn some new study strategies is a big step. That is why we're here for you. Hey, most of our tutors even get tutoring in the courses that they're uncomfortable with. Smart students know when to ask for help.

Here's what we've got ...

Tutoring comes in several forms. One-on-one or group tutoring is available in nearly all of the general education courses and many upper division, high demand courses. Supplemental Instruction (SI) is another form of group tutoring. We're not the only place you can go for help. See our Related Links for offices that make up Northwest's academic support network.

The Writing Center is available to provide additional student help services. Please visit their web page for more information: Writing Center

Help For Study Skills

WE know. You've heard it ALL before on the subject of study skills blah, blah, blah... But think about it for a minute. Not all courses are alike, not all tests are alike and certainly not all instructors are alike. Learners have to be able to adapt their study strategies to fit different situations. Also, the academic demands at the university level are far different than those at the high school level. That calls for some different study strategies. The Talent Development Center staff can help you sort through the alternatives and find the solution that works best for your learning style and your specific situation.

Online Resources:

• Flash Card Generator
• StudyBlue Notecard Generator
• Khan Academy
• Writing Resource
• Forming Study Groups

• Learning Styles
• Concept Map Creator
• Note Taking Method
• Effective Note Taking

Time Management Skills

Do you sometimes find yourself not having enough time to finish a project? Time management can become your best friend.  You may hear it a few times, but go grab a planner!  Write down all of your activities and how much time they will take up so you know how much time you have left to do homework or have some free time.  Getting into a routine helps so you know each week when you have extra time for group meetings or extracurriculars.

Online Resources:

• "How Are You Spending Your Time?" 
• Self-Management Tools
• Make a Weekly Schedule

Healthy Lifestyle Tips

Feeling sluggish and daydreaming during class?  It is important to get adequate sleep, healthy eating, exercise, and social interactions.  Keeping a healthy lifestyle includes spending time with friends and socializing, while keeping your well-being in mind.

Here are a few tips to stay healthy:

• Get a routine started
• Choose healthy snacks
• Learn to manage stress
• Drop the soda
• Cut down on the fast food
• Get plenty of sleep
• Get exercise
• Get mentoring

Online Resources:

• ChooseMyPlate
• Join an intramural team
• Join a student organization
• Reduce your stress