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 We've all been there. "Googling" to the late and early hours of the day for help on that *one* bug you just can't figure out. Again, we've been there. While the vast internet is great, it can be hard to cut through to get the exact consistently valuable resources we can use during these times. One resource that will continue to be useful in your life as a computer scientist is [[https://stackoverflow.com/|Stack Overflow]]. A discussion forum "for developers, by developers," if you're having an issue, odds are so has someone else on this platform. Another, especially for more algorithmic issues, is [[https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/|GeeksforGeeks]]. Ranging from tutorials to in-depth explanations, GeeksforGeeks is great for getting some more additional background knowledge and extra practice. For hands-on practice, [[https://www.codecademy.com/|CodeCademy]] is a great resource with many languages. Lastly, [[https://learnxinyminutes.com/|Learn X in Y Minutes]] is another great condensed guide for almost any language you may use in your programming career and great to hold on to for those future courses where you may need a quick refresher. This is certainly not an exhaustive list, but it is a great place to start! We've all been there. "Googling" to the late and early hours of the day for help on that *one* bug you just can't figure out. Again, we've been there. While the vast internet is great, it can be hard to cut through to get the exact consistently valuable resources we can use during these times. One resource that will continue to be useful in your life as a computer scientist is [[https://stackoverflow.com/|Stack Overflow]]. A discussion forum "for developers, by developers," if you're having an issue, odds are so has someone else on this platform. Another, especially for more algorithmic issues, is [[https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/|GeeksforGeeks]]. Ranging from tutorials to in-depth explanations, GeeksforGeeks is great for getting some more additional background knowledge and extra practice. For hands-on practice, [[https://www.codecademy.com/|CodeCademy]] is a great resource with many languages. Lastly, [[https://learnxinyminutes.com/|Learn X in Y Minutes]] is another great condensed guide for almost any language you may use in your programming career and great to hold on to for those future courses where you may need a quick refresher. This is certainly not an exhaustive list, but it is a great place to start!
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 +===== Have other general questions and would like to speak to a fellow student? =====
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 +Our department ambassadors are here to help! Have a specific question? Just want to chat? Be sure to visit [[https://www.jmu.edu/cise/cs/contact-us/cs-ambassadors.shtml|here]] to schedule a video chat with one of our student ambassadors.
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 +===== University Resources for your non-CS Classes =====
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 +In addition to your CS classes, you're probably taking an SCOM, WRTC, and/or MATH class. Don't worry, the university has support for these classes, too!
 +[[https://www.jmu.edu/learning/programs/index.shtml|The Learning Centers]] has trained peer tutors who can work with you one-on-one. This is a FREE SERVICE worth taking advantage of!
 +  * [[https://www.jmu.edu/commcenter/|Communication Center]] can help with oral presentations and speech structure
 +  * [[https://www.jmu.edu/uwc/|The Writing Center]] has tutors who can assist with any paper: from rhetorical analysis to lab reports
 +  * The[[https://www.jmu.edu/smlc/| Science and Math Learning Center]] has drop-in hours with tutors (via web-ex) for many introductory courses in Math, Bio, Physics, Statistics, and Chemistry. 
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 +If you want help with study skills, time management, or adapting to online learning, schedule a meeting with [[https://www.jmu.edu/lsi/|Learning Strategies Instruction]].
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 +Also check out the Libraries extensive list of support for students adapting to [[https://www.lib.jmu.edu/temporary-online-teaching/|online learning]]. 
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 +Not sure where to even start? Schedule a meeting with the [[https://calendly.com/paigenormand/30min|CS Advisor]], Paige Normand: you can talk through your situation and she can help point you in the right direction. 
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