Workshop information & Schedule
Student Success Workshops
Student Success Workshops are free and available to all Saint Mary's students. These workshops cover topics that provide support and guidance to students in achieving their university, professional development and life goals during their time as a student.
Learning Skills and Strategies Workshops
Become a more effective learner, build your self-management skills, and develop new strategies to boost your academic performance. Each term, we offer free academic skills workshops designed to support your success in your studies. Everyone is welcome!
Learning Skills and Strategies Workshops can also be added to your Co-Curricular Record within Career360°.
Fall Workshop Schedule
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Workshop |
Date |
Time |
Location |
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Effective Study Strategies |
Thurs. Nov. 7 |
4:00 p.m. |
LA 297 |
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Overcoming Procrastination |
Mon. Nov. 18 |
4:00 p.m. |
LA 297 |
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Focus & Concentration |
Tues. Nov. 26 |
4:00 p.m. |
LA 297 |
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Writing Tests & Exams |
Tues. Dec 3 |
4:00 p.m. |
LA 297 |
Learn how to apply skills and strategies to stay productive, focused, and motivated in your studies. We'll cover tips and tricks for managing your workload and using effective learning and study strategies to stay engaged in your courses. Join us to start your term off strong!
As a student, it can feel challenging to keep up with all your course expectations while feeling balanced with other aspects of your life. Time to level up! Join this workshop to learn effective time management strategies, ensure you are prioritizing appropriately, stay on top of your studies and reduce stress too!
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Make your study sessions effective and fun! Learn new organizational and hands-on approaches to engage with course material in a way that will keep you energized, interested, and improve your performance in exams.
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Overcome your procrastination by understanding the barriers that are keeping you from working and achieving to your full potential. Build a system that can work for you to feel good about getting to work!
Taking notes during lecture and readings is a key strategy for academic success. The best way to take notes will depend on how you work best. In this session, learn skills and strategies for notetaking that will work for you to stay engaged in class and develop helpful study resources.
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Do you find yourself reading the same passage over and over but it doesn't stick? Or do you have too much reading to get done in the time you have? Make the most of your reading time! Join us to learn and apply helpful strategies for successful and engaging reading.
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Build your focusing abilities by making small, practical changes to how you approach your learning and studying. Join this workshop to understand the factors that impact your ability to work effectively and strategies to help you improve your focus.
Join this workshop to learn strategies to help you ace your exams. Plan a specific study schedule, apply tips to answer multiple choice and short answer questions, and learn strategies to ease anxiety and use your exam time effectively.
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Group work is an important aspect of learning and working within and beyond university. This workshop covers strategic approaches to communicate with group members, navigate group dynamics, plan projects, and work together towards a shared goal.
Join the Student Success Centre and Writing Centre to interpret feedback you've received this term and make a plan for moving forward. Whether it's assignments or exams, getting feedback provides an opportunity to learn and grow. Let's do it together!