If, for any reason, you are having trouble in this class, please first talk to your instructor. Remember that your instructor is here to facilitate your learning, and that they want to help you. Your instructor can talk to you during office hours and/or via email/Zoom to give you tips on how to do better, how to study Italian more effectively, and answer any questions that you may have about class. Remember that you can always visit any of our instructors’ office hours, and these are always posted on the door of 1317 G CL for your referral. Alternatively, you can contact the Italian Language Program Coordinator, Lorraine Denman at denman@pitt.edu or come to her office hours.

The Italian Club, a student-led organization, also offers peer-to-peer tutoring on a regular basis. Contact them at pittitalian@gmail.com for more information and to set up an appointment with a student tutor. Their tutors are upper-level Italian students and Pitt students that speak Italian as a native language or heritage (in their family home) language.

If you are having difficulties in class for any other reason, there are many resources at Pitt. The Academic Resource Center (ARC), located in G-1 in the Gardener Steel Conference Center, has workshops and one-on-one sessions to help you develop better study skills, write and edit papers, and better manage your time.

If you are having problems with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or other mental wellness issues, you can visit or call the University Counseling Center for a free and confidential appointment. They also offer group therapy and support groups for students dealing with grief, social anxiety, trauma, and a variety of other issues. Call them at 412-648-7930 for an appointment or stop by their office in Nordenberg Hall. Other ways to deal with stress and anxiety on campus include the Stress Free Zone, located on the 3^rd floor of the William Pitt Union. They offer a variety of classes, one-on-one appointments, and space where you can meditate, practice yoga, etc. They, too, can provide you with strategies to better cope with the stresses of college life.

If you are suffering from financial distress or insecurity, our campus provides a number of resources to help. Find them here.

Finally, check out the Open Door Project to find community conversations designed to improve awareness and develop communication skills.

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