As another academic year begins, plenty of students will step foot on the campus of Washtenaw Community College for the first time. Whether you?re the fresh out of high school 18-year old pre-law student, or the 40-year-old accountant who wants to take a photography class, college can be a mystery for the first couple weeks.
Between learning where your classes are on campus, to where to go get a quick snack between classes, it takes some time to master.
Have no fear as The Washtenaw Voice?has compiled a guide that features the who, what, where and when that every new student needs to know.
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Education beyond the classroom
Just because it?s a community college, it doesn?t mean Washtenaw Community College doesn?t have plenty of ways for students to enhance their experiences.
Student Activities, located on the newly-renovated first floor of the Student Center, is the best way to find out about the various clubs and activities offered throughout the year. Open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. every day, there is always someone in the office to help you find the best fit for you.
For the athletes on campus, Club Sports offers numerous sports and intramural activities to students that run through the entire school year. If you?re only interested in having a little fun and not the competitive side of sports, drop-in sports are also offered throughout each semester.
Club Sports is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Be sure to visit the brand new Community Room on the newly renovated first floor of the Student Center. It features table tennis, pool, darts and air hockey and a wide array of tech toys.
And if you?re interested in becoming part of the student-run newspaper, The Washtenaw Voice, stop by our office in TI 106.
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Parking
Over the first few weeks of the semester, finding reasonable parking will be a hassle for even the most veteran WCC student. For those of you with 9 a.m. classes, a good rule of thumb is to plan on being to campus by 8:30 a.m. in order to get a decent spot. Between traffic around campus and the stampede of drivers looking for spots, it can easily take this long to find a spot.
If you don?t mind a bit of a walk, there is always parking in the lots out by the ML Building and further down in the lots near the O.E building. The year-old parking garage can be hit or miss depending on the time of day and what the weather is like outside. On rainy days those spots tend to fill up quicker.
In the afternoon, you can try your luck and hope to catch an empty spot in the lots closest to your class. The parking garage usually has a few spots open by 1 p.m.
By the time evening classes begin, most lots have plenty of parking and the traffic around the college tends to die down, making getting to campus an easier task.
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Advising and Counseling
We?re all here for a reason, from students looking to transfer to a four-year institution, to the woman looking to improve her resume for an existing job. But it?s important to make sure that you?re taking the right classes for your goals.
To make sure you?re on the right path to success, visit the counseling office located on the second floor of the Student Center. Typically, the counseling office is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. ? 6 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
A word of advice: Be prepared when you visit and ask good questions. The more thought you?ve put into your academic future, the better advisers can help you.
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Tutoring
Having trouble with that required math course? No worries, as a student, free tutoring is available to help you stay on top of your classes. Learning Support Services is located in LA 104 should be the first stop for students looking for help outside of the classroom.
LSS is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5p.m.
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Getting around campus
Finding all the different buildings on campus can be a headache at first, but knowing how long it takes to get from point A to point B can be an even bigger challenge; especially when scheduling classes back-to-back.
The most centrally located building on campus is the Student Center. Inside of SC, you will find the campus bookstore and eateries on the first floor, and financial aid, counseling and many more important offices and services on the second floor.
Also there is a bridge on the second floor that connects to the Liberal Arts building. From the inside on the LA building you can reach the parking garage and the Gunder Myran building via covered walkways on the second floor.
Heading to the southeast of campus you can find the Occupational Education building. Next to that is the Great Lakes Regional Training Center. At the far end, you will find the Morris Lawrence building.
Right out front of the campus are the Technical and Industrial and Business Education buildings. Located on the second floor between the two buildings is another covered walkway. Also on the second floor of the TI building is the Copy Center which provides computers and printers for students to use.
On the northwest side of campus are the Industrial Technology and Henry S. Landau Skilled Trades buildings.
Just across the street on the north side of Huron River Drive is the Health and Fitness Center.
Below are expected walk times from the Student Center to the various buildings on campus:
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ML ? 5-7 minutes
GM ? 2-3 minutes
Skilled trades ? 5-6 minutes
BE ? 3-4 minutes
TI ? 1-2 minutes
OE ? 1-2 minutes
LA ? 2-3 minutes
Health and Fitness Center ? 4-6 minutes
Parking garage ? 3-5 minutes
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Campus Safety and Security
Campus security is located in the parking structure on the northeast side facing the Occupational Education building. Besides patrolling the campus, a number of services are available.
For those late-night walks back to your car, an escort can be called to walk with you if you?re not comfortable doing so alone. Contact the Campus Safety and Security office using any campus telephone and dialing extension #3411
A motorist assistant is also provided for various vehicle issues. If you have left your car lights on and need a jump, Campus Security will provide a vehicle jump-start.
The Lost and Found is located within the Campus Security office. Found items will be held for one month.
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Quiet Places
Finding a quiet place to study or relax between classes has always been a struggle. The library might seem like the most logical place to be when seeking a quiet environment, but that isn?t always the case and can often times be a distraction.
Within the library are study rooms students can use with a reservation or a first-come-first-served basis. These rooms are a great way to quietly study alone or with a group.
Between the Business Education building and the Gunder Myran building is a large grassy field that makes for a perfect spot to relax and pull out a book or unwind by playing with a Frisbee or a football. The field is big enough that large crowds aren?t an issue and the only noise you might hear are the sound of birds.
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Notable Staff
Rose Bellanca is the president of WCC. Bellanca oversees progression of the school and the direction it is heading.
Stuart Blacklaw is the vice president for instruction; he handles the curriculum for the college and is the person to see if there is an issue with a course.
Peter Leshkevich is the director of student development and activities. If you?re looking to get more involved at Washtenaw, see Leshkevich and he will let you know what sort of events are coming up.
Pamela Horiszny serves as the chair of the board. Trustees include seven members and convenes twice a month on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The meetings are open for students to attend and are located in the Morris Lawrence building in Room 150.
Jacques Desrosiers can be often seen walking around the campus making sure everything is in check. As head of security on campus, if there is a problem or an issue of safety, Desrosiers is the person to speak to.
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On/off campus food
A long morning of classes would make anyone hungry, but finding a place to eat good, inexpensive food without being late to your next class can sometimes be a bit tricky.
All food on campus can be found within the Student Center. Bakuzio?s offers a wide range of Starbucks coffee drinks, packaged sandwiches, assorted pastries, bagels and a selection of juices and teas. Depending on the time of day, the line isn?t more than a five-minute wait.
Subway is available for those wanting to grab a quick lunch or even take it on the go. The line for Subway may often be full, so plan ahead if your break is right around lunch time.
Edibles is specifically accommodating to students who wish to serve themselves any of the food selections. Edibles focuses on the ?grab-and-go? concept. It offers salads, sandwiches, and pizza.
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Off campus eats
Besides the assortment of nearby fast-food chains, an array of delicious and quick food is available near campus.
Noodles & Co. has a selection of pasta dishes that you can take to go and are very tasty. Just 1.3 miles from campus, it is located at 3601 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Eight minutes roundtrip.
For a quick bite to eat in the morning, Tim Hortons is located 2.7 miles from campus at 760 S Hewitt Rd., Ypsilanti. 10 minutes roundtrip.
Big Moes? Coney Island offers take-out and has the usual Coney Island menu items. Breakfast is served all day as well. Only 0.9 miles from campus, located at 4860 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Seven minutes roundtrip.
The New York Pizza Depot offers pizza by the slice, 10-inch personal pizzas and delicious calzones, all food you can grab and go. Located four miles from campus at 605 E. Williams, Ann Arbor. 22 minutes round-trip.
Bob Evans is a 1.2-mile drive from campus and offers carry-out. Its menu is an assortment of soups and salads and American style foods. Prices are fair and the quality is great. Located at 2411 Carpenter Road, Ann Arbor. 10 minutes roundtrip.
If you?re in the mood for some shwarma or falafel, Haifa Falafel has great Middle Eastern dishes on its menu for a great price. Located at 4585 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. 10 minutes roundtrip.
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Source: http://www.washtenawvoice.com/2012/08/curbing-campus-confusion/
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