Brandon University offers a series of workshops that improve a student’s work ethic. These workshops cover various topics that will hopefully teach students how to succeed in school. They aim to teach everything from how to create a study plan, different ways notes can be taken, how to take a multiple-choice test, how textbooks should be read, and how to improve your memory. These workshops require students to register. To make register call 204-727-9737 or drop by the Academic Skills Centre reception in McKenzie Building 102.
The following schedules and descriptions come from the BU website.
Making a Study Plan
Create a weekly study schedule and master calendar for the semester and discuss minimizing procrastination. Bring course outlines and a planner/organizer if you use one.
Tuesday, September 17th 12:40-1:30 (free slot) – Rm. 003, basement of McKenzie Building
Thursday, September 19th 1:40-2:30 (slot 14) – Rm. 005, basement of McKenzie Building
Wednesday, September 25th 9:30-10:20 (slot 2)- Rm. 005, basement of McKenzie Building
Taking Lecture Notes
Active listening and being able to judge what are important are skills needed in most careers. Practice taking notes in a lecture with & without PowerPoint slides or handouts.
Tuesday, September 24th 12:40-1:30 (free slot) – Rm. 003, basement of McKenzie Building
Thursday, September 26th 1:40-2:30 (slot 14) – Rm. 005, basement of McKenzie Building
Wednesday, October 2nd 9:30-10:20 (slot 2) – Rm. 005, basement of McKenzie Building
Reading Textbooks
Reading for university courses is different from reading for pleasure! In this workshop learn effective study skills to reduce the need to read the page over (and over) again.
Tuesday, October 1st 12:40-1:30 (free slot) – Rm. 003, basement of McKenzie Building
Thursday, October 3rd 1:40-2:30 (slot 14) – Rm. 005, basement of McKenzie Building
Wednesday, October 9th 9:30-10:20 (slot 2) – Rm. 005, basement of McKenzie Building
Writing Multiple-Choice Tests
This session will use practice multiple-choice questions to review specific strategies while studying for and taking tests to help improve performance.
Tuesday, October 8th 12:40-1:30 (free slot) – Rm. 003, basement of McKenzie Building
Thursday, October 10th 1:40-2:30 (slot 14) – Rm. 005, basement of McKenzie Building
Wednesday, October 16th 9:30-10:20 (slot 2) – Rm. 005, basement of McKenzie Building
Improving Memory
Apply memory techniques to develop a flexible system that fits your courses to help you remember all you are learning this term.
Tuesday, October 15th 12:40-1:30 (free slot) – Rm. 003, basement of McKenzie Building
Thursday, October 17th 1:40-2:30 (slot 14) – Rm. 005, basement of McKenzie Building
Wednesday, October 23rd 9:30-10:20 (slot 2) – Rm. 005, basement of McKenzie Building