Events

Join Learning Skills Services to celebrate York Spirit Day! Do you have a test coming up? Learn tips and strategies you can use before, during, and after your test to feel prepared and confident. This workshop will also touch on strategies for answering different types of test questions and managing test nervousness.  Test-taking tips and […]

At university, learning involves much more than just memorizing facts and figures. This workshop will help you push beyond purely descriptive levels of thinking to deeper levels of understanding, analysis, critical thinking and evaluation.  Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/dpovL66sTSKnOXWhJWGhCw Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive […]

Academic reading is different than reading for pleasure - it's an active process! Learn how to identify important information and practice strategies to become a more effective and efficient reader. Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pv0SJoZKRa2Taya-WkHWSQ You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Please read the […]

Have you ever thought about HOW you take notes? Learn about various note-taking strategies and what to do with your notes once you have them so you can study more effectively. Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tByCgWLDSJuq7-qYUUiFUg Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. […]

Did you know!? Some study strategies are more effective than others! Learn about what is happening within our brains when we learn (and forget...) and explore study strategies proven to work "with" our brains.  Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/uHgrjM20SaWLyIUXyYCO6A Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive […]

Do you have a test coming up? Learn tips and strategies you can use before, during, and after your test to feel prepared and confident. This workshop will also touch on strategies for answering different types of test questions and managing test nervousness.  This is an in-person workshop at Bethune College 203 Register or just drop […]

Do you identify as a procrastinator? Are you searching for motivation to begin your next assignment? This workshop will help you learn how to overcome procrastination and find internal motivation to help you succeed.  Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/hJ9vgq03TyGe0EBOMZaI-Q Important Notes:  You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive […]