Individual Consultations

Coaching vs Tutoring vs Advising:

• Coaching = how you approach school (habits, systems, mindset)
• Tutoring = help with specific course material
• Advising = rules, requirements, and course planning

Think of it less like a lecture and more like a guided conversation. You won’t be talked at—you’ll be asked questions like:

• “What’s been working for you so far?”
• “Where do you feel stuck?”
• “What does a typical week look like?”

The LRS coach helps you spot patterns (like procrastination cycles or overloaded schedules) and suggests realistic strategies. It’s collaborative—you’re not being “fixed,” you’re figuring things out with someone who’s trained to help you reflect and adjust – and from someone who has no impact on your grades! 
You might leave with:

• A clearer plan for the week
• A couple of new study or time-management strategies
• Referrals to specific campus resources if needed

You don’t need to prepare much. But if you want to get more out of it, it helps to have at least one of these in mind:

• A class you’re struggling with
• An upcoming assignment/project/exam
• A habit you want to improve

• A general feeling like “I’m overwhelmed” or “I can’t stay motivated”

  Even vague starting points are completely fine—that’s part of the process.

The “as many times as you want” part is true, but in practice:

• Meeting once = helpful for quick guidance
• Meeting regularly = where you’ll actually see progress 

Consistency is what turns ideas into habits.

It’s not just academics in the narrow sense. You can bring up:

• Burnout or lack of motivation
• Balancing school with work or personal life
• Feeling behind compared to others
• Not knowing what your goals even are 

If it affects your academic performance, it’s fair game.

You often get the best results by combining them, not choosing one.