STUDENT RESOURCES
Starting college is an exciting yet challenging experience for many students. You probably have several questions about your college journey, and you may not know where to look for assistance. We want to ease your mind by providing important resources you can rely on when unsure of your next step. In addition to the links listed below, keep in mind you still have your Financial Aid Counselors, Guidance Counselors, and your EOC Adviser to assist. You are not in this alone.
ONLINE RESOURCES
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Grammarly: An app that checks your writing for grammar and spelling errors to help you proofread your assignments.
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Hemingway App: An online editor helping you streamline your writing.
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PaperWritings: A writing service that can help with essays and other assignments.
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Getting Smart: A website that provides resources and information on education and technology.
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Cram: An app that offers thousands of flashcards on a variety of subjects and you can create your own flashcards.
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Purdue OWL: An app that allows students resources to writing exercises, citation guides for MLA, APA, and Chicago Style, and subject-specific writing tips.
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Study Guides and Strategies: Students have a variety of guides to explore along with tips on learning and studying with ADHD. They also provide strategies for effective online learning, project management, decision making, and studying with a group.
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Insight Timer: A free meditation app to ensure students rest and are rejuvenated for classes.
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Google Docs: a top productivity tool that allows users to create documents in numerous styles and formats. Users can convert documents back and forth between Google and Microsoft Word.
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NerdWallet: An app providing information regarding your college budget.
OTHER RESOURCES
FINANCIAL AID RELATED
College for TN
FAFSA
IRS
TNAchieves
TNPromise
TNReconnect
TSAC Student Portal
TIPS FOR MENTAL WELL-BEING WHEN GOING OFF TO COLLEGE:
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Reach out to your family and friends back home
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Make your surroundings feel like home: pictures, favorite blanket, etc.
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Self-Care: get enough sleep, exercise, and have a balanced diet
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Don't overload yourself with courses:
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COLLEGE MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT
https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/college-mental-health-toolkit/​
Only 25% of students with a mental health problem seek help.
More than 80% of college students feel overwhelmed by their workload.
Anxiety continues to be the most common diagnosis of the students that seek services at university counseling centers.
REMEMBER TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. YOU CAN'T POUR FROM AN EMPTY CUP.