Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor

Everyone has varying skill levels when it comes to different classes; some students are amazing at math but struggle with science, or soar when it comes to writing but maybe fall short with chemistry. Luckily for students here at Western, there are many options to choose from if someone is struggling with courses.

For computer science majors, the CS division offers tutoring in the Old Education building for most of the term. Starting week two and going until week 10, those enrolled in a CS course — or for specific Information Systems courses — can go to room 203 to receive help with assignments. Tutoring is open from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday for CS classes; IS class assistance is available on Tuesday from 2–4 p.m. and Friday 1–4 p.m.

The Writing Center is available for students who need help with writing, whether it’s for a project or an essay for any subject course. Anyone who needs help with an outline, spotting errors in papers or receiving help with instructions can set up an appointment through their website (wou.edu/writingctr), or walk-in to see if someone is available to help. During the day, tutors are located in room 301 in the Academic Programs and Support Center (APSC) — Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. — and in room 116 in the Hamersly Library at night from 7–10 p.m. Sun.–Thurs. If scheduling an in-person appointment proves to be difficult, the Writing Center provides a one-hour online tutoring option to help with content-related issues someone is facing in their assignment.

The Science Center has varying hours and subjects, such as biology, chemistry, physics and earth science; tutoring began Jan. 13 and will continue to be available until March 15. It is located in the Hamersly Library in room 124, and those interested can go to their website wou.edu/sciencecenter to see an extensive list of available hours for the remainder of Winter Term.

There is also a substantial amount of tutors available for the Math Center throughout the week from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Located in room 228 of the Hamersly Library, students struggling with math can easily walk in and receive help. The Math Center caters to many different courses, ranging from levels 100 to 400 with a few 600 level classes as well. If someone doesn’t have the time to walk in, there are a variety of handouts and videos on their website of helpful tips and formulas, such as an algebra basics video and a trig identities formula page.

For any international students or those that are learning English as a second language, the English Tutoring Center is a viable option for anyone that needs help. Making an appointment at the center is preferred, as walk-ins can only happen if a tutor doesn’t have a meeting during that time. It’s open until finals week Mon.–Thurs. from 12–5 p.m. in the APSC room 501, and 7–10 p.m. in the Hamersly Library, room 228.

Contact the author at rhorrall17@wou.edu