LAS Success Academic Workshops
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
If you have had previous difficulties in MCB courses or are worried about a particular one this semester, join us for a discussion/workshop that will help you manage time better and identify the skills necessary for success in the major. You’ll also learn how to take notes, think critically, and approach exams in a scientific context.
Monday, February 17, 2020
This workshop is here to help. We will introduce the idea of metacognitive learning and find out how that can help you study more efficiently. We'll give you tips about how to summarize your notes, break down your syllabus and practice for your next exam.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
If you have had previous difficulties in MCB courses or are worried about a particular one this semester, join us for a discussion/workshop that will help you manage time better and identify the skills necessary for success in the major. You’ll also learn how to take notes, think critically, and approach exams in a scientific context.
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
In this talk, we'll look at one professor's perspective on why students struggle in chemistry. Is it that the material is too hard? Probably not! We will spend about an hour discussing how to best use your time before, during, and after class, and look at a few study skills that should help you perform to the best of your abilities in your chemistry classes (and beyond)!
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
In this talk, we'll look at one professor's perspective on why students struggle in chemistry. Is it that the material is too hard? Probably not! We will spend about an hour discussing how to best use your time before, during, and after class, and look at a few study skills that should help you perform to the best of your abilities in your chemistry classes (and beyond)!
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
We’ll dispel some misconceptions about studying for multiple-choice exams, and give you some tools for studying more effectively. We’ll discuss how you identify what you need to know, how to know when you know it, and how to use the resources you have effectively. This workshop is ideal for students in any major taking test-based PSYC courses on the 100- or 200- level.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Whether you struggled in a math course last semester or are feeling overwhelmed already this semester, this workshop will provide practical steps you can use as well as different ways to approach your math courses in general.