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辅导 is a powerful tool that all students should take advantage of, whether or not they are struggling in a class. Tutors are PCC students who can help you in a wide range of subjects and can also model the techniques, strategies, and beliefs that successful learners use to acquire new knowledge, solve problems, and complete 学术的任务. In short, tutors help PCC students develop the 技能 they’ll need 独立完成他们的工作.

We offer tutoring and academic support in 35+ subjects. 使用 学术支持时间表 与家庭教师联系!

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向导师提问的例子: 

• What are some things you did to be successful in your courses?
• Is there anything I can do before I ask for tutoring to help my session be productive? 
• As a student, 你有吗? any advice on the courses I will be taking or general advice 作为PCC的一名学生?
• What are some outside resources and/or tips I can use to help me prepare for an exam?

Student 成功的教练 are available to help you adjust to all aspects of college including how to do well in your classes, how to connect to clubs and other opportunities to make friends, and how to find school/life balance.  We are your advocates and partners here to help you navigate college successfully and can connect you to a wide range of supports and resources both on and off campus. We will reach out by email to introduce ourselves, so be sure to check your PCC email regularly.  

Examples of Questions to Ask A Success Coach

• Where can I go for help with _______________?
• How do I navigate Canvas, Lancerpoint, or my student email?
• 我收到了PCC发来的邮件. 这是什么意思??
• How do I choose which professors might be a good match for me? 
• I am struggling with balancing school, work and other responsibilities, what advice 你有吗??
• I am experiencing food and/or housing insecurity.  我可以向谁寻求帮助?  
• 我要去看心理咨询师.  What should I do to prepare before I go so I get the most 我没有赴约?  

辅导员 are available to answer your academic, career, and personal questions and to help you to develop an educational plan. We are here to help you plan out your semester-by-semester course selections to maximize your chances of completing your degree, certificate and/or transfer goals. We can also help you learn how to choose a career, major, and transfer institution and provide strategies for being academically 个人也很成功. Be sure to visit your counselor regularly to update your education plan based on your major and transfer goals. 与某人预约 顾问:

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Examples of Questions to Ask Your Counselor:

• What courses should I take to meet my career/academic goal(s)?
• How do I receive credit for AP (Advanced Placement) test scores?
• How do I receive credit for coursework completed at another college?
• How many classes should I take each term? 
• How many units are needed to meet my academic goal? 
• How can I improve my current academic standing?

PCC 图书馆员 are experts with academic research and citation. 我们可以引导你 through all phases of the research process: understanding research assignments, selecting a topic, developing research strategies, finding credible sources, and citing information. We provide one-on-one research assistance at the Reference Desk every hour the library is open, and 24/7 live chat support online. 无需预约.

Get Your questions answered by a librarian anytime, anywhere!

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Call (626) 585-7360 during our library open hours to speak with a PCC librarian.

Examples of Questions to a Librarian: 

• How do I use library databases to find resources relevant to my assignment? 
• Can you help me understand my research assignment? 
• How can I determine if the information I found online is credible?  
• How do I cite an image I found online? 
• What’s the difference between MLA and APA citation format? 

The career team supports you in reaching your career and educational goals. We can help you discover your dream career, identify majors that can help you get there, and develop the 技能 needed to land an internship or job. 如果你不确定 your major or career, considering changing your major, or need help finding work, the career professionals at the 弗里曼 Center are there for you.  我们可以支持 you in making informed career decisions, building your resume, developing your interviewing and networking 技能, and searching for jobs & 实习. 参观罗伯特·G. 弗里曼 职业生涯 & Completion web page to make an appointment with a career specialist, sign up for a workshop, and learn about our upcoming career events.

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Examples of Questions to Ask a Member of the 职业团队:

• What steps can I take to learn about what career and major best align with my interests, 价值观和技能?
• What career opportunities are available within the major I am considering?
• What 实习 or other opportunities are available to help me develop my job readiness 技能?
• What jobs are available in my area of interest?
• How can I prepare myself to increase my chances of securing a job?
• Which career community is best for me based on my interests?

Instructors can provide you with the knowledge and 技能 necessary to succeed in your academic and professional careers. You can reach your instructor through their PCC email, which you can find using the directory link on the PCC website homepage.  You can also find their preferred contact information through the course syllabus. The syllabus will also provide information about faculty office hours, which are times outside of class specifically designated for meeting with students. 办公时间为 a great place to ask questions and build professional relationships with faculty members.  It is important to get to know your professors, especially in your major, because they can provide valuable career and/or transfer advice and may be able to provide references/letters of recommendation when you need them.

Reach out to 教师 via email, during office hours, or on Canvas.

Examples of Questions to Ask Your Instructor:

• Can you please clarify this assignment? 
• How can I best prepare for your exams?
• What strategies do you recommend for reading the materials/texts in your class? 
• Where can I go for tutoring and/or supplemental instruction?
• What are the common habits of your best students?
• Why did you decide to major in this field?