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.


Students

Success Seminars are offered through the Student Success Centre. Run by a group of trained students, these seminars share key tips and skills for students to utilize in their classes.

Contact info

Student Success Centre

success@ucalgary.ca

Success Seminars Schedule


Jan
21

Success Seminar: Effective Note Taking

Jan
21
 11:00 am11:50 am 
TFDL 364

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
Please bring any examples of your notes you would like to share or get feedback on.

Jan
23

Success Seminar: Time Management & Motivation

Jan
23
 3:00 pm3:50 pm 
TFDL 364

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
Please bring your course outline to help plan around key dates for your class.

Jan
27

Success Seminar: Enhance Your Study Strategies

Jan
27
 10:00 am10:50 am 
TFDL 364

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
Please bring any examples of content/classes where you are looking to try new methods of study.

Jan
30

Success Seminar: Effective Note Taking

Jan
30
 2:00 pm2:50 pm 
Remote via Zoom

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
Please bring any examples of your notes you would like to share or get feedback on.

Feb
05

Success Seminar: Creating Your Personalized Study Plan

Feb
05
 2:00 pm2:50 pm 
TFDL 364

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
You will leave this session with a handout detailing your personal study plan.


Learning How to Learn

Strategies you don't learn in lectures

The key to effective studying is being aware of your strengths and weaknesses. This session will help you understand what type of learner you are, and reveal study habits that successful students often employ. You'll learn how to create study strategies suited to your learning style and how to make your study sessions more effective.

Time Management and Avoiding Procrastination

Time management skills are essential to making the most of your time at UCalgary. Learn some tips to battle procrastination and start managing your time as effectively as you can.

Note Taking

This session will provide you with practical strategies for taking effective course notes to help you when you're studying for exams and working on assignments.

Looking for help with an issue that isn't mentioned here? Meet with an academic development specialist for one-on-one academic support.