Affordable health and counseling available at Broward College
Broward College is well-known for the quality of its academic programs and student success initiatives. What you may know is that the College is more than just a place to learn. We provide a holistic approach, including comprehensive support and outreach services to the community. Among them, health services. Good health is necessary to achieve your goals and dreams. The services are offered free and in some cases at low-cost to students, faculty, and staff. Check these out:
Mental Health Counseling
If you are dealing with any issue from low self-esteem to depression, the Henderson Student Counseling Services helps students through the 
Student Assistance Program (SAP.)
The SAP offers services ranging from six free visits for students, 24-hour hotline, additional visits at a low price, and more. If necessary, there is a psychiatrist on site with whom you can also meet. Henderson Counseling provides a safe, confidential and comfortable environment during your visit. You can schedule an appointment by calling 954- 424-6916.
For faculty and staff, help during difficult times is available through the Employee Assistance Program at 1-. 211 Broward, also offers a 24-hour helpline to all Broward County residents.
Dental and Vision Care Clinic
A visit to a private dentist or ophthalmologist can be expensive but you don’t have to avoid them because of cost. Check out Broward College’s low-cost Dental and Vision clinics. Both are staffed by students who work with an outstanding group of clinical doctors to provide safe and satisfactory service.
The Dental Clinic, located at the Central Campus in Davie, offers services such as x-rays, simple dental cleaning, sealants, and more. The clinic is open to the public by appointment only. You can schedule your visit by calling 954- 201-6779.
The Vision Care Clinic, located at the North Campus in Coconut Creek, offers complete visual assessment, to contact lenses exams. You can schedule an appointment Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. by calling 954- 201-2400.
For more information about the clinics and their services, you can visit: http://www.broward.edu/community/dentalvision/Pages/default.aspx.
Other Health Resources
In addition, Student Life and the different campuses host health fairs throughout the year. Students can get free wellness checkup, HIV testing, and more. OneBlood trucks also visit the campuses often and if you donate blood, you get a free blood pressure checkup, iron count, and cholesterol screening.
Whether you are student, faculty, or staff, make sure to take advantage of these benefits and keep up with your health.
How to succeed in school - Tips from your peers
With the new academic year now underway, many students are struggling to find ways to keep up with school. This becomes even more challenging when balancing family and in many cases part or full-time jobs.
Three fellow students share their tips for academic success and what works for them. Keep reading to learn the secrets of college life.
Take advantage of available resources
“With the resources that Broward College offers, there's no way to fail and no excuses,” says Chirine Yamout, a pre-veterinary major. For Chirine, using the College resources such as the Academic Success Center has helped boost her GPA and keep her grades up. “I think there should be at least one hour a week dedicated to using the resources offered at the College.”
Time management is key
“As a student, it is important to manage your time and follow a well-structured schedule,” adds Chirine. “It’s possible to have a social life and still be an A+ student if you learn to properly manage your time.” By learning to manage her time, Chirine has avoided the stress of balancing life and studying and succeeding in both.
Take necessary breaks
If you think the key to success is stressing yourself out, then you got it all wrong. Dance major Barrington Coburn explains that for him “breaks are just as important as getting work done. “The last thing you want to do as a student is exert yourself to the point. I take breaks regularly and it has helped me keep focused,” he says.
Take great notes
For Multimedia Studies major Arantxa Leon, it’s not enough to pay attention during class but you need material that you can review later on during study sessions. She explains that she learned this in her second semester and it has helped her ever since.
“I learned how to follow the classes and organize the material through my notes. That made a big difference when it was time to do study sessions. They went smoothly,” she says.
Take the time to actually meet your professor
Students usually ignore the importance of building a relationship with their professors and by the time they realize how crucial it is, it’s often too late.
“You should make sure that your professor notices you and knows who you are. When they see that you are invested in the class, they will not hesitate to give you extra help if you ask for it,” says Arantxa.
Do you have any tips of your own to share? Let us know!