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Assets that will assist you tremendously during your journey of scholarship
BY DELAIAH IYOB, STAFF WRITER
Here at George Mason University, there are tons of free resources readily available. Here are three resources to start exploring with.
- Rosetta Stone
Would you like to be bilingual or multilingual? Maybe you have had dreams of becoming a polyglot or even a hyperpolyglot! Well, there’s good news for you. The language learning program Rosetta Stone is free for students via the Mason Library website.
With Rosetta Stone you have access to learning over 25 different languages. Some of these include Urdu, Swahili, Turkish, etc. Don’t believe this? See for yourself! You can sign up via the University Library website. In the search bar above, look up “Rosetta Stone” and click the appropriate link to get started.
The current regular 12-month subscription for Rosetta Stone costs $13.99 per month, which means that non-students pay an annual fee of $167.88 per year.
As for the cognitive benefits, learning a second language helps to improve academic performance, boost creativity, and strengthen memory according to a 2022 Cambridge University article. Moreover, learning another language will help you develop better communication skills and be more marketable to potential employers!
- Tutoring
Are you struggling to understand the content in one of your classes? Rest assured, there are tutors at Mason who can help you for free and available in just about every subject! To find a tutor for your specific class, visit https://gmu.edu.Then, in the search bar, type out the class subject and the word “tutoring.” For example, if you type “statistics tutoring” in the search engine, you will find the location and contact information for tutoring in statistics.
Outside of Mason, tutoring costs may vary depending on the state. According to care.com, a private (college-level) tutor ranges from $20 to $110 per hour. On average, 12 one-hour tutoring sessions could cost about $65.00 per session. Luckily, with tutors at GMU, you do not have to worry about this!
- Therapy Services
Do you find yourself stressed, lonely, anxious or depressed? From the onslaught of exams, work and personal issues arising throughout the semester, it’s common to feel this way. Taking care of your mental health is important; however, therapy can be expensive.
Fortunately, students have access to counseling and various forms of therapy services free of charge through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) . You can call “703-993-2380” or visit room 3129 inside the Student Union Building I (SUB I) to schedule an appointment to start individual therapy or even use other services such as psychiatry and their mind spa.
Once you have contacted CAPS, the process to get counseling is simple. The check in process should only take about 15 minutes. Visit their website for operating hours and more details to get the support you need.
Although the cost of therapy varies by state, Forbes’s findings have discovered that psychotherapy costs an average of $150 per session. At this rate, 12 sessions would cost about $1,800. Thanks to CAPS, this fee would not apply to you while utilizing their services.
Please take advantage of these helpful resources that Mason has to offer during your time here.
