Are you struggling with reading? You're not alone. Many students face challenges when it comes to understanding and retaining the information they read. That's why we're thrilled to announce our upcoming panel, “Reading: It Gets Better,” where professors, students and library staff will provide practical solutions and personal strategies to common reading comprehension issues.

 

During this panel, you'll have the opportunity to ask our panelists about any reading challenges you may be facing. They'll share tips and strategies to help you improve your comprehension, retention, and engagement with texts. The FILL is partnering with the VCU Writing Center and VCU Libraries for this event—you'll learn how FILL Peer Mentors, tutors at the Writing Center and Student Success librarians can offer you assistance! 

Whether you're an English major struggling with analyzing literature or a STEM major trying to make sense of complex scientific texts, our panelists are here to help. Reading isn't just important for majors in these fields, either. It's a valuable skill that can help you in every part of your life. Whether you're reading for pleasure or trying to understand a complex manual at work, strong reading skills can make all the difference.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your reading comprehension skills and get answers to your questions from our panelists. Join us for “Reading: It Gets Better” on Thursday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge (Harris 5116) and take the first step towards becoming a more effective and engaged reader. If you can’t join us in person, click the gold button below to register for the Zoom livestream.

 

—Venkat Katrapati
 

 

Many of us are balancing schoolwork, student organizations, and internships or jobs, while trying to balance our social lives and interests, which can be incredibly difficult and create feelings of stress and/or anxiety. Mindfulness and meditation can help! In this episode, Katelyn Harlow looks into their benefits and gives ideas as to how you can incorporate them into your life as a college student. It even includes a guided mindfulness meditation! Find this episode and access all past episodes of the ReFILL Podcast by clicking the gold button below.
 

Enjoy the spring weather!