Workshops

The start of a new semester can be overwhelming! That’s why we created this workshop to help you get organized, set semester goals, and plan ahead. We ask that you bring printed copies of your syllabi or have them available on a laptop. We will review your important dates, discuss how to break down major assignments into manageable pieces, and indicate when to start working on them! 

Throughout the workshop, we will engage in conversation regarding some of the biggest challenges students face today such as time management, motivation, and creating balance. This is a great way to start the semester prepared and know that you are not alone here!

Do you ever feel like there isn’t enough time in the day? Are you feeling overwhelmed by deadlines? We understand how hard it can be to prioritize academics while trying to have a social life. This workshop looks to tackle some of these scheduling conflicts by evaluating how you spend your time.

Join our workshop to learn more about how to identify your time wasters, establish a customizable routine for yourself, and reflect on how you can improve the use of your time. Learn from your peers as we engage in conversation regarding time management challenges and share tips on how to stay organized throughout the semester. The goal is to get you thinking about what will work best for you!

Have you been struggling to stay focused while reading your course material? Are you searching for ways to make your notes more clear, concise, and organized? No need to worry! Reading and note-taking are tasks that a lot of college students struggle with; often getting distracted and letting their minds wonder leading to limited productivity. In this workshop, we aim to look at various approaches on how to interact and be successful with your reading and note-taking skills inside and outside of the classroom.

We will discuss different reading strategies that can help focus your attention, as well as provide multiple note-taking methods that can help you organize and understand course content better. Reading and note-taking are crucial processes for academic success that should be reflected on and adapted throughout your college career.

Are you becoming frustrated completing countless hours of studying and still not feeling confident about the topic? Are you searching for additional ways to learn your course material so that you can improve your course grades? We understand and have all experienced not feeling confident with course material, frustration while studying, and a lack of interest.

We encourage you to join this workshop to learn how you can boost your studying strategies beyond memorization and practice problems to become more prepared for your assignments and exams. Keep yourself from cramming by developing effective study times to focus in key concepts and stay on track throughout the semester!

Are you having difficulty with procrastination and focusing on your studies? Are you familiar with the Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro Technique, a popular time management method, asks you to alternate pomodoros — focused work sessions — with frequent short breaks to promote sustained concentration and stave off mental fatigue.

Join the ASC in this late-night study session, on the hour, every hour with practicing the Pomodoro Technique. The workshop will include quiet work time of your choice, with frequent, short breaks in between 7pm to 11pm. The break will consist of snacks, fun trivia, and prizes which will be given out to participating students!  

Note: Registration is not required for Practice Your Pomo but does help with our planning.

Are you struggling with exam preparation, organization, and scheduling sufficient times to study? Are you becoming stressed and anxious with exams? Here at the Academic Success Center, we understand and have all experienced the struggles of exam preparation, as well as the associated anxiety and stress that comes with it.

Therefore, we encourage you to join this workshop to learn how you can P.A.S.S. your exams, as well as how to properly manage stress and anxiety that is accompanied with exam preparation and test taking. This workshop will help you prepare, discuss text anxiety, manage stress during the actual exam, and learn best practices when it comes to test-taking strategies.

Are you having difficulty with procrastination and focusing on your studies? Are you familiar with the Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro Technique, a popular time management method, asks you to alternate pomodoros — focused work sessions — with frequent short breaks to promote sustained concentration and stave off mental fatigue.

Join the ASC in this late-night study session, on the hour, every hour with practicing the Pomodoro Technique. This mini-POMO workshop will include quiet work time of your choice, with frequent, short breaks in between from 7pm to 9pm. The break will consist of snacks, fun trivia, and prizes which will be given out to participating students!  

Note: Registration is not required for Practice Your Pomo but does help with our planning.

Ever feel like the end of the semester comes out of nowhere? Like it was just week 3 and now all of your finals projects are due and exams are creeping up? Finals week has the tendency to sneak up on us. That’s why we encourage you to look ahead! Create your Finals Game Plan allows you to reflect on the semester and determine what you need for a successful finals week. During this session we will explore learning activities and study strategies, highlight different scheduling methods, and create your game plan!

Your game plan will consist of 3 key parts:

1. Organization
2. Prioritization
3. Scheduling

You will have the opportunity to share your own personal tips & tricks, participate in discussions with your peers, and leave prepared with a plan that works for you!

Are you having difficulty with procrastination and focusing on your studies? Are you familiar with the Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro Technique, a popular time management method, asks you to alternate pomodoros — focused work sessions — with frequent short breaks to promote sustained concentration and stave off mental fatigue.

Join the ASC in this late-night study session, on the hour, every hour with practicing the Pomodoro Technique. The workshop will include quiet work time of your choice, with frequent, short breaks in between from 7pm to 11pm. The break will consist of snacks, fun trivia, and prizes which will be given out to participating students!  

Note: Registration is not required for Practice Your Pomo but does help with our planning.