Workshops

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.

On the hour, every hour we will put the Pomodoro Technique to practice. For the first 25 minutes there will be quiet study of your choice. When the timer rings there will be a short break for you to get up and stretch, grab a snack, chat with peers around you, and participate in mini games! This cycle of focused work time and short breaks will continue throughout the event. You’ll leave with a new technique and potentially a prize.

Academics not working out as you planned? Do you recognize previous mistakes made and challenges you faced? Are you looking to take your success a level up? Sounds like you’re ready for a comeback.

Failing, in some way, is a common experience among college students; but it’s what we do with this failure that can make all the difference.

Level Up your Academic Success is a 4 part series that engages in self-reflection, addresses previous academic challenges, and develops a plan to move forward. This series is recommended for students on academic grade probation or students looking to overcome academic setbacks. Level up provides a unique opportunity to create community through the interaction of a continuous group of participants. The 90 minute sessions create a “table” for success through activities regarding goal setting, personal responsibility, self-management, and positive affirmations. The first 60 minutes of each session will be dedicated to new content and group activities. The last 30 minutes is for you! Use this independent work time to practice strategies, complete handouts or focus your attention to school work. It’s a new semester…let’s plan your comeback.

Registration is required for this series.

Our goal is to help you achieve yours! Request this workshop for a class or student organization to learn about the programs, services, and resources designed to help you succeed in and out of the classroom.

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!

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 discussion with your peers, and leave prepared with a plan that works for you!

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!

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!

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.

Recommended for First Semester Freshmen

Welcome to Purdue! The college experience is exciting and full of new opportunities and freedoms. Are you ready to navigate your first semester? Do you know how the decisions you make every day will impact your experience? Will you choose to study for your test or attend a callout for your favorite club? What will you decide? At this gamified workshop you will be presented with various academic, personal, and social situations that are all typical in a first-year experience. You are in control and get to decide what decisions to make in each situation. Along the way, learn about campus resources and programs that are available to help support you in your real semester journey.