Success Seminars
Success Seminars will provide you with the advanced academic strategies and study skills you need to ease your university transition or increase your success at UCalgary.
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Student Success Centre
Success Seminars Schedule
Success Seminar: Effective Note Taking
Taking notes in lecture is integral to university studies. So how do you do it effectively?
In this session we will discuss the note taking process and compare note taking methods:
- Discuss why we take notes
- What to do before/during/after lecture to take effective notes
- Compare note taking methods and how they work for different disciplines
Success Seminar: Time Management & Motivation
How can you limit procrastination? By setting up good time management practices and maintaining motivation!
In this session we will discuss how to set up good study habits to manage your time and stay on track:
- Understand the value of good study habits in maintaining motivation
- Build a plan to manage your time and mitigate procrastination
- Learn time management tips you can use to stay on track
Success Seminar: Enhance Your Study Strategies
It’s not just about the time you set aside to study, it is about being efficient and effective!
In this session we will discuss active learning strategies and how to apply these to your study time:
- Define active learning and its benefits
- Review different active learning strategies
- Discuss how to use these strategies in your discipline
Success Seminar: Effective Note Taking
Taking notes in lecture is integral to university studies. So how do you do it effectively?
In this session we will discuss the note taking process and compare note taking methods:
- Discuss why we take notes
- What to do before/during/after lecture to take effective notes
- Compare note taking methods and how they work for different disciplines
Success Seminar: Creating Your Personalized Study Plan
How you plan to study will impact how well you study. Join us to build a study plan that works for you!
In this session we will work together through creating your own study plan:
- Discuss academic goal setting to guide your studying
- What to consider in creating a study plan
- How to break down your study time for best effectiveness
Looking for help with an issue that isn't mentioned here? Meet with an academic development specialist for one-on-one academic support.