Coppett’s Corner

Tutoring

Silliman Resident Writing Tutor: Carol Morse

Greetings! I’m the Writing Tutor at Silliman, and I’m happy to work with you on your writing at any stage of the process. If you want to brainstorm an idea, get constructive feedback on a draft, or focus on a specific writing issue, please feel free to make an appointment online or by email (carol.morse@yale.edu).

You are welcome to bring in your notes or an essay draft on the day of the appointment, or you may email me a draft prior to the appointment (recommended if it’s a longer paper—please email me with adequate time to read, preferably the night before you come in​). No draft is too rough. I know that all writers approach their processes differently, and I hope to engage in ways that are productive and useful to you. Typically, appointments are 45 minutes.

Most appointments begin with a brief discussion of your project and the kind of help you are looking for. Depending on your needs, we’ll have an active and collaborative session–so come in with questions, concerns, and ideas. We’ll first focus on higher-order concerns (What’s the assignment asking for? What are you arguing? How’s your organization?) before addressing more local concerns such as mechanics and punctuation.

I’ll be offering hours in-person meetings, with occasional hours online. If you need to meet virtually due to illness or other challenges, please let me know. In addition, if you are differently abled, please let me know what you may need to have an effective session.

My office is on the fourth floor of Silliman, Room 401, near the Silliman Good Life Center. I look forward to working with you. Please email with any questions.

My hours are: 

Monday 10-1

Tuesday 2-5

Friday 11-2

You can schedule an appointment here: https://silliman.yalecollege.yale.edu/resources/silliman-residential-college-tutors

Writing Center/Tutors:  http://ctl.yale.edu/writing; http://writing.yalecollege.yale.edu/
Sc/QR Tutoring: http://ctl.yale.edu/tutoring/quantitative-reasoning-science
Language Tutoring:  http://cls.yale.edu/foreign-language-tutoring
Advising Resources: http://advising.yalecollege.yale.edu/. 

Find out if your QR/Sc course has a peer tutor here: http://ctl.yale.edu/tutoring/quantitative-reasoning-science/look-your-qrsc-course-find-tutoring

Yale College Community Care

YC3 was created in response to Yale College students’ requests to increase access to mental health and wellness support. YC3’s services can be accessed quickly and near to Residential Colleges where students live, learn, and socialize.

Book an appointment directly with a YC3 team member through their website.

Yale Academic Strategies Program

The mission of Yale Academic Strategies Program is to help all Yale undergraduate be active, empowered learners at Yale. Though peer academic mentoring, interactive workshops, and connections to resources, we hope to provide you with the tools that can propel you towards your goals.

Workshops
Our famous workshop sessions are available in person and online! Register via this YaleConnect link. FYI: Poorvu CTL M104A is upstairs from the York Street Entrance to Sterling Memorial Library. Poorvu CTL 120 A, B, C, and 121 are the classrooms on the first floor. Questions? Contact us at academicstrategies@yale.edu.

Other

OFFICE OF CAREER STRATEGY  MARKING OUTREACH COORDINATOR FOR SILLIMAN COLLEGE:

Anping Zhu is available every Thursday 9:00 - 11:00pm in the Silliman Buttery

Anping assists with all things career and fellowship related, be it resume reviews or reminders about important deadlines.

LIBRARY WORKSHOPS:

Join Yale Library on YaleConnect | yaleconnect.yale.edu/YALELIBRARY/club_signup

Browse workshops on the library website | schedule.yale.edu/calendar/instruction

Stay up to date with new workshops and events to support your coursework and research.

YALE SCHWARZMAN CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS:

https://schwarzman.yale.edu/events/upcoming

RESOURCE FOR FIRST-YEARS INTERESTED IN ENGINEERING

We reached out to current engineering majors to provide advice about what they wish they had known as a first-year in engineering. Click the link below to see what they had to say.

https://engineering.yale.edu/news-and-events/news/what-i-wish-id-known-first-year-engineering

YALE DEMOCRACY PROJECT VOTER REGISTRATION COMPETITION

The Yale Democracy Project’s (YDP) is hosting a residential college voter registration competition.
Please complete this form (it takes 5 min. or less to do!): https://forms.gle/Q6zM6F4MezhECsUD6.

The College with the most number of respondents will win a Holiday Cafe celebration. The competition form closes on November 4.

DEFINE YOUR PATH TO GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

Earn a dual BA-BS/MPP in 5 years

Fully subsidized tuition

Must apply in junior year

No application fee

No test required

Are you thinking about a career in nonprofit, government, or public service, like 66% of Yale Jackson School graduates?  You need not have studied global affairs or economics to date to pursue an MPP.  Diverse academic backgrounds wanted!

There will be two info sessions this fall: Nov. 4 at 9am and Dec. 8 at noon.  Food will be provided at both, but please register here:

https://apply.jackson.yale.edu/portal/events

The application deadline is Feb. 16, 2026 and is available here: https://apply.jackson.yale.edu/portal/app_mgmt_hub

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AT YALE

Dear Students, 

The American Red Cross at Yale will be hosting our third blood drive of the semester in the Dwight Hall Common Room over the following days:

Monday, November 3rd (10:00am - 4:00pm)

Tuesday, November 4th (10:00am - 4:00pm)

Wednesday, November 5th (10:00am - 4:00pm)

If you would like to donate, you can schedule an appointment here. If prompted, use the code “YALE” to register for a time slot. We highly recommend students interested in donating to book an appointment, as walk-in slots may not be available. The decision to donate can save a life, and we greatly appreciate your consideration! If you have any questions, please email Josie Marks (josie.marks@yale.edu), the Donor Outreach Coordinator.

Yours in saving lives,

The American Red Cross at Yale

EALL & EAST MAJOR INFORMATION SESSION

Interested in becoming an East Asian Languages & Literatures or East Asian Studies major?

Please join us for the information session to learn more about both programs!

Thursday, November 6, 2025

2:00pm - 3:00pm 

Room 301, Rosenkranz Hall

Registration Required: https://yalesurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5APFHoDVeMUzise

CAREER NETWORKING MIXER FOR STUDENTS

Join us for the 10th annual Career Networking Mixer where alumni meet current students and help explore career strategies.

Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025

6:00 – 8:30pm
Afro-American Cultural Center, 211 Park St, New Haven

Dinner & Dessert

Register by November 12th: https://1stgenyale.org/attend-events

Alumni will share their “real world” experiences in life skills and careers, including the arts, business, communications, consulting, education, entertainment, finance, health care, government, law & social justice, non-profits, public service, real estate, STEM, and more!

Students will come with questions about the current job world and strategies about how to develop a career, several careers, and graduate school opportunities. Alumni really want to meet and help you:
* Navigate your career explorations

* Know what skills are critical now 

* Take advantage of all of Yale’s resource


Note, that you do not need to be first-gen or from a low-income background to attend. Recent grads are welcome, too! We all celebrate being members of the Yale family. 

Join 1stGenYale to hear about volunteer opportunities and future programs: 1stgenyale.org/join. Questions: 1stgenyale@1stgenyale.org 

YALE IN LONDON SPRING: IMMERSION IN THE ART WORLD

The Yale Center for British Art (YCBA), in partnership with the Paul Mellon Centre (PMC), invites Yale undergraduates to apply for a unique, fully funded opportunity to explore London’s dynamic cultural sector. Over ten days, students will gain first-hand insight into the roles, responsibilities, and organizations that shape one of the world’s most vibrant art capitals.

Program Highlights:

  • Runs during spring break: March 9–20, 2026.
  • Fully funded: travel, housing, visas, and stipend included.
  • Open to Yale College Sophomores (fourth term) and Juniors (fifth and sixth terms), from all academic backgrounds.
  • Meet curators, conservators, educators, and archivists.
  • Site visits and conversations with leading institutions, including the National Portrait Gallery, Tate Britain, Black Cultural Archives, V&A East, and Hauser & Wirth.

This program is designed for students interested in exploring careers in the arts, museums, and cultural heritage.