The Student Success Centre offers a variety of workshops and events to to help you improve your academic skills and flourish as a student.
Summer Success Series - May 8 to June 5
Join us Wednesdays at noon via Zoom this summer as we cover our top student requested topics such as study strategies, time management, note-taking and test-taking tips. Whether you’re taking courses this summer or looking to refresh your academic skills, these workshops will provide practical advice to help you feel better prepared as a student.
Time Management – May 8 at 12PM
Summer classes can go by in a flash! Join us to learn time management strategies to help you plan for the semester, utilize your syllabus and stay on top of coursework.
Zoom link: https://uleth.zoom.us/j/99487971851
Classroom Toolkit – May 15 at 12PM
Success in the classroom involves more than just showing up. We will cover best practices on how to get the most out of your lectures (including online), note-taking strategies, and why participation matters.
Zoom link: https://uleth.zoom.us/j/99487971851
Study Strategies – May 22 at 12PM
Learn about proven study techniques, how to maximize your review time and why you really should avoid those late-night cram sessions.
Zoom link: https://uleth.zoom.us/j/99487971851
Test-Taking Tips – May 29 at 12PM
Feel more confident during your next exam as we discuss how to prepare for different types of tests, strategies to use during the exam and how to find steadiness in the stress.
Zoom link: https://uleth.zoom.us/j/99487971851
Reducing Procrastination – June 5 at 12PM
Join us for one of our most popular topics – how to reduce academic procrastination and just get started!
Zoom link: https://uleth.zoom.us/j/99487971851
Zoom link for Wednesday workshops: https://uleth.zoom.us/j/96340100208
Zoom link for Friday workshops: https://uleth.zoom.us/j/93146227697
Mar 20 & 22: Top Study Skill and Test-Taking Tips
We are combining our top two workshops into one! This week we will cover our best study strategies and test-taking advice.
Register for Mar 20: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=4070
Register for Mar 22: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=4071
Mar 27*: Finishing the Semester Strong
You are on the homestretch! Join us to learn how to finish your semester with success, including why taking care of your well-being is an important learning strategy.
Register for Mar 27: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=4072
*No workshop on March 29
- Study, work on that assignment, catch up on reading or whatever else you need to get started on!
- Create a study schedule
- Set weekly goals
- Gain time management tips
Hosted by a Peer Learning Mentor each Thursday from 1 - 2:30PM in L1050. Drop in for as little or as long as you need.
Program runs January 18 - April 4
Procrastination Awareness Week March 4 - 8, 2024
Procrastination pawing at you? Feeling unmotivated? Join us for Procrastination Awareness Week as more than 20 universities and colleges from across Canada will be offering a variety of virtual workshops on top time management skills, study strategies, how to get started on writing assignments, building motivate and more. You can also get focused in our virtual study hall, working alongside students from across the country who also need to make progress on their to do lists.
March 4-8, Programming 12-5pm (EST) each day (+ bonus study halls).
Access the event page to register, attend and more: https://shorturl.at/osAPY
View our 2022 presentation on building habits to beat procrastination: https://youtu.be/3Gll9UgdUnU
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March 4-8, 2024 is National Procrastination Week. With generous support from the Learning Specialists Association of Canada (LSAC), staff from Writing Centres, Libraries, Accessible Learning Centres, and Learning Commons across Canada are working together to offer a week of workshops and connection to support students and increase our shared awareness and understanding of procrastination.
University Prep - Summer 2023 (Stay Tuned for Summer 2024!)
Join the Student Success Centre via Zoom each August as we cover our top three student requested topics: time management, confidence in the classroom, and study strategies! Whether this is your first year or fourth, these presentations will help you feel better prepared for the semester ahead.
University Prep #1: Time Management
Your semester can go by in a flash! In this presentation, we will discuss time management strategies to help you prepare for the semester, stay on top of your coursework, create a study schedule and balance it with time for yourself.
Register for August 15 at 11AM: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=3734
Register for August 21 at 1PM: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=3737
University Prep #2: Confidence in the Classroom
Success in the classroom involves more than just showing up. We will cover best practices on how to get the most out of your lectures (including online), note-taking strategies, and why participation matters.
Register for August 16 at 11AM: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=3735
Register for August 22 at 1PM: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=3738
University Prep #3: Study Strategies
Wondering if your study skills are on track for university? Join us to learn about proven study techniques, how to maximize your review time and why you really should avoid those late-night cram sessions.
Register for August 17 at 11AM: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=3736
Register for August 23 at 1PM: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=3739
Can't attend? View presentation recordings:
Time management: https://youtu.be/mEavMy386Cw (Aug 16, 2022; 39:37)
Note-taking: https://youtu.be/x2qGYWyu4cM (Note: #2 previously focused on notetaking. Aug 17, 2022; 50:59)
Confidence in the Classroom: https://youtu.be/hy_ldeZlLJw (Aug 22, 2023; 47:14)
Study Strategies: https://youtu.be/ZI5bBdpWe68 (Aug 18, 2022; 37:33)
To sign up, simply email: student.success@uleth.ca. Yup, it’s that easy!