Study Jam story

If you haven't yet studied for finals...the time is now!

Actually it's gone. But so many of us still need to catch up. That is expected. That's what Study Jam is for.

On the weekend before finals, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, the Learning Center will be open. Vikki Maurer said why: "We're here to help."

Everything you need to study will be available. The LC has been hosting this since the fall of 2008 and they know what to do. White boards will be empty, scratch paper and table space, library books and friends to study with will all be there. You will be able to use computers in the both the LC and the library.

Sometimes teachers will drop in to work with their students.

Tests, for some of us, are so easy to put off. That's why during Study Jam the testing center will be open until 5 p.m. on both days.

The Math Angle will be open.

 Destaney Jefferson, a student in her first term, knew exactly was the scariest part about finals was. "Math," she said and added, "If I fail I'll lose my financial aid."

 The Math Angle provides more study space just for this subject and a chance to ask all the questions you need to and have them answered.

But the Math Angle is only for students in MTH 095 and below. For those who aren't signed in at the Angle the Math Help desk will also be staffed from 12 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days.

And while you're studying, if you sign up soon enough, you can send your children, free, to a Kids Jam at the Periwinkle center.

Most of all Study Jam provides a helpful, encouraging atmosphere for the stress right before finals.

And, you might be interested to know, you pay for it.

Eric Fleming, a Student Government representative, explained how the ASG, who helps host Study Jam,  is given part of every tuition dollar to provide services students want. "We've always had a very good turnout" he said but added that if students don't come they'd have to cut Study Jam back.

Part of any extra money goes to a big drawing  at the end of the weekend. Up to 20 people are awarded prizes.

ASG, as a good host, brings food. Free breakfast fruit and muffins, vegetables and pizza are provided.

Fleming said, "We know we have a good turnout when the food disappears."

Let's make it disappear this time.