By: Amelia Balser, TECHniques Center Master Tutor Amelia (left) and Amelia’s dog, Remi (right) Hey everyone! My name is Amelia Balser, and I am one of the new master tutors at the TECHniques Center this semester. I am from Kerrville, TX, where I was born and raised in Texas Hill Country. I am currently a…… Continue reading MT Spotlight: Amelia Balser
By: Mollie Ferguson, TECHniques Center Case Manager Hey there! My name is Mollie and I am a new academic counselor with the TECHniques Center representing Team Green. Though I am new to this role, my history with the TC goes back to Fall 2021 when I began working as a tutor while earning my undergraduate…… Continue reading Staff Spotlight: Mollie Ferguson
By: Lily Sobey, Master Tutor Lily posing for high school graduation photos in Amarillo. Hello! My name is Lily Sobey, and I am a new MT at the TECHniques Center for this semester. I am a double-major in math and classics with minors in economics and Latin, and I want to attend law school after…… Continue reading MT Spotlight: Lily Sobey
Intro Having a strong sense of community is important! It’s been “associated with improved wellbeing, increased feelings of safety and security, participation in community affairs and civic responsibility” (Francis et al., 2012). For many people, one’s sense of community is the difference between loving or simply tolerating one’s college years—and beyond, to one’s whole life!…… Continue reading Beyond TTU: Building Connections in Lubbock through Community Volunteering
By: The TC Staff 🙂 Welcome back everyone! This summer has flown by and it included many different adventures and life events for the TECHniques Center staff. Check out below the summer fun each of the counselors had! Ashlee Faires: This summer was spent enjoying my last moments of break before I delve into my…… Continue reading Summer 2025 TC Recap
By: Josie Martinez, an Academic Counselor A group photo of some of the TC and SDS staff at AT&T Jones Stadium at center field. I will forever be grateful for my time at the TECHniques Center. If you had told freshly graduated Josie that she would one day be working at Texas Tech, I would…… Continue reading Farewell Blog: Josie Martinez
By: Brogan Stewart, Academic Counselor and Administrator Excel is usually not the application that a lot of college students like using at the beginning of the semester. However, it can be a great application for students to use to help them remain organized and keep up with assignments. However, I will admit that Excel (or…… Continue reading Quick Intro to Excel and Ways to Use It to Help with Organization
By: Emma Delgado, a Master Tutor Emma standing in front of the Will Rogers statue wearing graduation regalia with her guns up! Hello! My name is Emma Delgado, and I am one of the new MTs at the TECHniques Center this semester. I am a senior marketing major with a certificate in data analysis. I…… Continue reading MT Spotlight: Emma Delgado
By: Julia Whitson, a Master Tutor A blue stethoscope resting on a white piece of lined paper next to a blue pen. Why Do You Need Healthcare Exposure? As a prospective graduate student in the field of health or medicine, chances are that you need to gain healthcare exposure either in the form of…… Continue reading How to Gain Healthcare Exposure for Aspiring Health Professionals
By: Nick Wilson, a Master Tutor If you’re anything like me, then signing up to do a mock interview with the University Career Center (UCC) may sound really intimidating. How do I schedule it? Who should I schedule with? Is it even worth it? What should I do to prepare? If any of these questions…… Continue reading Mock Interviews at the UCC: A Detailed Guide
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