Welcome!

Orientation is this Tuesday! Or, if you're reading this on Tuesday, orientation is today.

I'd like to welcome all of our new students to the program! I hope the name of the blog doesn't scare you. I can't exactly remember why I called this a "survival guide" but it really isn't hard to "survive" this program. In fact, most (if not all) of you will thrive here!

I created this blog last semester with the intention of giving tips to new students so they'd feel comfortable in the program as quickly as possible, and to give some information I wish I'd known when I started. It sort of evolved over the course of the semester, and I plan on adding more pages, one introducing you to the staff, another on local bus routes, anything that I think would be helpful for you guys.

And of course, any constructive criticism is appreciated.

By the middle of the semester it will become more of a blog answering questions you guys have pertaining to massage, the entire program, BCC, or anything else I might be able to help you with. Last semester it was a HUGE success. Along with this I do open labs where you (the students) have a four-hour window to come into clinic on Wednesday and practice whatever you need for free. I'll be available to answer questions and show you different techniques that we might not have time to show you in class.

So welcome to the program! My name is Jessica Smith, I've been an LMT for over a year and I graduated from the Complementary Healthcare program in June of 2013. This will be my second year/4th semester as an SI/tutor for this program. I adore this job and helping you guys out. That's what I'm here for!

Ask Sharon or Kimberly for my cell phone number. I'd rather all of the students have it in case you have a quick question (I usually text back pretty fast). You can also contact me on here or through the Massage Community, but your best bet is texting.

I'm an SI in two classes this semester (as far as I know), I run the open lab, and I also do drop-in hours in the Academic Support Center located on the first floor of the eHealth campus.

If you want one-on-one computer help (or book work, anything but hands-on, really) you can call the Academic Support Center to make an appointment with me. I'm there from 2-5 on Thursdays.

The number for that is the main BCC number (508) 678-2811 ext. 4013, and ask for me. If you forget to make an appointment, I'm a drop-in tutor so I may not have a student and you can drop by and see me. I can't guarantee that I'll be available but I'm there every week on Thursday unless I specify otherwise. And I'll try to let everyone know what days I can't come in as soon as I find out.

Please don't be afraid to ask questions. I can't stress enough that I'm here for you guys if you need me. There is no such thing as a stupid question.

I'm looking forward to another fantastic semester :-)

~Jess