Are you interested in working as a Learning Skills Peer? Would you like to know more about how you can find engaging work-study positions on campus to help you develop professionally and learn to balance your work with school? Learning Skills Services will be at the York University On-Campus Job Fair on February 1st in […]
Are you new to York? This workshop explores what is expected of learners in our university environment and tips for getting off to a great start. In-person workshop. No registration required. Location: CIKL Boardroom (YL 353B) Important Notes: Have questions about our workshops or how to register? See our workshops website and Frequently Asked Questions. […]
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/tJAscOivrzwuHdARmjaSMdS5ikSmMrLvxfK2 Important Notes: You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive […]
Happy Reading Week, Lions! Learning Skills Services will not be hosting any events this week. We hope you are able to rest, re-charge and read. Here are some great resources to help your studying: The Student Project Toolkit - Tools and templates to put your ideas into action Reading & Notetaking Skills - Learn how […]
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/tJwtdu-tpzIjG9Kbm1ToyIFvn9dbO455tJ6J You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Please read the […]
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. In-person workshop. No registration required. Location: Bethune College 203 Important Notes: Have questions about our workshops or how to register? See […]
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/tJcud-urqDIiHNyfj4hh11iDSnZbjjXgILPw Important Notes: You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive […]
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/tJ0ufuqurj8sH9AvgauPnWex8pEVijmRaezL Important Notes: You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive […]
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/tJcqduuuqjssHd1Ou7sinqi2Tkz_u5TdpB69 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 […]
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/tJwqc-itrzotHtJkC71CnBB88rnSRlsvp8L2 Important Notes: You must register for this workshop with your YorkU email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. […]