LoyalistLibrary: Student Success: Getting Started

Students in the Loyalist College Library. Copyright: Loyalist College.

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Welcome! Student Success

Welcome to the Student Success Guide!

The transition to college is a big adjustment, and it's normal for students to find themselves facing lots of challenges, both academic and personal. Your Library can connect you with resources and information to help you succeed and to be your very best. In this guide, you'll find resources on both academic and personal topics, including:

Learning study skills
Managing stress and text anxiety
Developing critical thinking skills
Creating great presentations
Building financial literacy skills
Writing and citing skills
Building your résumé and cover letter
Dealing with challenging topics, including self-esteem, mental and emotional well-being, and stress

Loyalist College provides a range of excellent services for students in a variety of different areas. You'll find links to those services throughout this guide; just look for Services @ Loyalist.

Not sure how to get started? Take some time to explore the guide, or contact the Library. We can be reached by email or by calling (613) 969-1913, Ext. 2249.

Evaluating Your Resources

Whether you're using resources from the Library or the web, it's important to evaluate what you're reading! Is it accurate? Credible? And how do you know? The Learning Portal has a great guide to help you get started.