Learning Skills Services will be presenting Starting off Strong as part of York University's Winter Orientation, on January 6th. Learning Skills Services Peers will also be at the Winter Services Fair on January 11th as part of Winter Orientation. Starting off Strong workshop: Are you new to York? This workshop explores what is expected of […]
Looking for support with... Study Strategies? Research? Citations? Writing? Time Management? Careers? Numeracy? English Language Development? You have come to the right place! The Learning Commons Hub is located on the 2nd floor of the Scott Library and is home to drop-in services for all of these topics and more. Our friendly Learning Skills Services Peers will […]
The Faculty of Graduate Studies is partnering with Learning Skills Services to offer a certificate in personal wellness and learning skills. The program is free and open to all York graduate students. This five-week free program focuses on social connection, personal wellness, and learning skills. Topics covered include stress-reduction, overcoming procrastination, enhancing motivation, time management, and skills […]
Academic reading and note-taking are skills that you can develop! Learn more effective reading and note taking techniques to help you stay on top of your course work. Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrd-ugpjorHNF00x7xA57437v1zcKxtFhQ Important Notes: You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Please read the […]
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. This workshop is hosted by Learning Skills Services in partnership with the Centre for Indigenous Student Services. This workshop is IN […]
Working collaboratively is a key skill for university and beyond. This workshop is designed to help you and your classmates master the art of effective group work. Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpf-mgrTIoHd37OEsWBtWC3Mx-BTSjUhjK Important Notes: You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Please read the confirmation […]
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. Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqdu6hrTosEtPjE7wrzkE5IgT7_XP0Q8ck Important Notes: You must register for this workshop with […]
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/tJEpcuCvqDwqGdcv_pXQbnPFDBRO-MSbFtaZ Important Notes: You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive […]
Looking for support with... Study Strategies? Research? Citations? Writing? Time Management? Careers? Numeracy? English Language Development? You have come to the right place! The Learning Commons Hub is located on the 2nd floor of the Scott Library and is home to drop-in services for all of these topics and more. Our friendly Learning Skills Services Peers will […]
Where does the time go? How much study time is enough? Learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time that work for you. Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsfu6trTMoHtA0wXZZhPELFxhoDkmCxJMT Important Notes: You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Please read the confirmation email carefully for important […]