The Learning Spotlight
Learning Services’ newsletter, The Learning Spotlight provides students with weekly articles relating to learning strategies and the student experience. To join the mailing list for the newsletter, join Learning Services on Mason360.
Tutoring for “A” Students
by Elise Boyd | Friday, May 2nd, 2025
“Just because you’re a straight A student, it can still be beneficial to get tutoring! A tutor is a person who helps students become stronger in their academics.” Click here to read the article.
De-Stress with Learning Services
by Justin, Marissa, Charlotte, and Joshua | Friday, April 25th, 2025
“Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of work, school, and friendships? By the end of the semester, many of us are left feeling burnt out.” Click here to read the article.
AI in the Classroom
By Justin Dodgion | Friday, April 18th, 2025
“Did you know that approximately 25% of teachers in the U.S. use AI in ‘their instructional planning or teaching’?” Click here to read the article.
Maximizing Study Productivity for Students with ADHD
By Amina Alwy Mohamed | Friday, April 11th, 2025
“ADHD affects individuals in varying degrees, making it essential to get an accurate diagnosis and tailored support that matches one’s specific needs.” Click here to read the article.
Life as a BAM Student
By Anthony Vu | Friday, April 4th, 2025
“Do you want to advance your career in a shorter amount of time? Consider applying to the Bachelors-to-Accelerated-Masters (BAM) program at George Mason!” Click here to read the article.
The Rewarding life of Nursing Students
By Elise Boyd | Friday, March 28th, 2025
“Capturing all nursing students and anyone within the College of Public Health, this is your shoutout. Nursing students and healthcare professionals during school and throughout their careers not only learn about themselves, but how to help someone else’s life.” Click here to read the article.
Overcoming Mid-Semester Burnout
By Monali Chowdary Hanumara | Friday, March 21st, 2025
“As the semester reaches its midpoint, many students experience mid-semester burnout, a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged academic stress.” Click here to read the article.
Spring Break
By Marissa Malone | Friday, March 7th, 2025
“We made it to spring break, Patriots! Congratulations on making it through the first half of the semester, time sure is flying by.” Click here to read the article.
Tips and Tricks to Survive Your Math Course
By Anthony Vu | Friday, February 21st, 2025
“Math is a common subject that many students struggle with, whether that be from your general education class, the “weed-out” calculus class, or even a higher-level math elective in your program of study.” Click here to read the article.
Maximizing Productivity During Graduate School
By Aixa Alemán-Díaz, PhD Learning Services Partner: Graduate Student Life | Friday, February 7th, 2025
“As a graduate student, I did not know that I needed specialized learning support to “get through” my Master’s and PhD degrees.” Click here to read the article.
Homecoming Week
By Marissa Malone | Friday, January 24th, 2025
“Homecoming is a time to have week-long, non-stop fun by going out with friends, attending sports games, and attending all the events that the festive week brings.” Click here to read the article.