What is CSS?
Collaborative Study Sessions (CSS) are one of the best benefits of being in TIP! Sessions are facilitated by trained Course Assistants (CAs) – former TIP Scholars who have successfully completed the course to which they are assigned. Our CAs attend your class’s lectures and discussion sessions alongside you to help with your questions along the way.
CSS is offered for the following TIP restricted courses:
- CH 301 - Fall only
- CH 302 - Spring only
- BIO 311C - Fall & Spring
- BIO 311D - Fall & Spring
- BIO 325 - Fall only
CSS sessions are a non-judgmental space for students to come and ask for help, study with their peers, identify gaps in their knowledge, and try new learning approaches.
Each session is split into two parts – the first hour is for facilitated review with problem set practice, the second hour is for continued practice and targeted questions.
How does CSS Work?
Outcomes of CSS
CSS is not like tutoring. The TIP CAs are here to challenge you to work with your peers and apply the knowledge you’ve already learned in novel ways.
Scholars are encouraged to come to CSS prepared and ready to:
- Take ownership of their course material
- Think critically
- Problem-solve
- Learn from mistakes
- Collaborate
- Share study strategies and academic resources.