Academic Preparation Week
Academic Preparation Week
Prepare yourself for a successful first year at Laurier!
Running from August 19-23, Academic Prep week is designed to set you up for academic success in your first year and allow you to experience what being a university student is like. Follow along with the Student Success team to learn about how to prepare and adapt your skills for university level learning. Attend a mock lecture, participate in an academic success session, check out our online resources, and more!
CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE RESOURCES
Academic Preparation Modules are activities designed to help you get ready for your academic life at Laurier. We will be updating the modules for the coming year, so check back soon!
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Music
- Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
- Brantford
Activate Your Student Email and Zoom Account
Registration is required for academic prep week events. You can register for each event by clicking on the Zoom registration link in the schedule below! Remember to Activate your student email and check it regularly to stay informed.
Academic Prep Week events will be hosted through Zoom. Before you register and attend the events, make sure to set up and configure your Zoom account.
Schedule of Events
Monday, August 19
- Academic Expectations in University | 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Zoom Registration
- Academic Skills: Reading, Note-Taking, Online Learning, Studying | 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. | Zoom Registration
Tuesday, August 20
- Psychology Mock Lecture: The Science of Happiness | 11 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Zoom Registration
- What I Wish I Knew in First Year | 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Zoom Registration
- Academic Expectations in University | 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Zoom Registration
Wednesday August 21
- Academic Skills: Reading, Note-Taking, Online Learning, Studying | 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Zoom Registration
- Transition to University Writing Strategies | 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Zoom Registration
- Criminology Mock Lecture |3 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Zoom Registration
Thursday, August 22
- Academic Skills 2.0: Time Management Deep Dive | 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Zoom Registration
- Key Strategies for Learning Math (You can do it!) | 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Zoom Registration
- Business Mock Lecture: Future of Work - Why, How, and Where We Work |3 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Zoom Registration
Friday, August 23
- WYNTK: Textbooks and Course Materials |11 – 11:45 a.m. | Zoom Registration
- Library Services | 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Zoom Registration
In this interactive webinar you will learn about the differences in academic expectations from high school to university and how to use your syllabus to your advantage. You will also hear some senior student tips for a successful first semester . Registration is required.
Can't make this session? Check out our asynchronous module!
You may need to refine or discover new academic skills and strategies to help you succeed in university. Join us to learn some quick tips and tricks to help you prepare for the university classroom. We will discuss strategies for reading, note-taking, studying, and online learning. Registration is required.
Can't make this session? Check out our asynchronous module!
What does it mean to be happy? In this lecture we’ll explore the science behind happiness and well-being. Using theories and evidence from philosophy and psychology, we’ll discuss what happiness is (and what it is not), what makes us happy (spoiler alert: it’s not money!), and how to distinguish scientific evidence from “pop” psychology theories of happiness. We’ll wrap up with some evidence-based techniques for improving your own well-being. Registration is required.
Nervous about writing university-level assignments? Not to worry! Writing Services can help you make the transition from high school to university writing. In this workshop, we’ll talk about the differences between high school writing assignments and university writing assignments. We’ll also talk about how to use university-level writing strategies to brainstorm, compose, and revise the assignments you’ll get at this new stage of education. Registration is required.
This mock lecture will look at the impact of toxic fandoms from ‘review-bombing’ movies and/or video games to online harassment on social media. We will define ‘toxic fandoms’, look at specific case studies, and discuss these cases in the context of subcultural theories of deviance.
If you are interested in learning more about time management, and diving deeper into strategies to help keep you on track in first year then this session is for you! We will be spending more time on specific time management strategies and tools that you can use to organize your class schedule, assignments, part-time jobs and more!
Many of us find learning math, and subjects that involve a lot of math, challenging. During this workshop, we will discuss why this might be, identifying factors related to the nature of math itself, as well as to ourselves. Then we will look at some key strategies you can try in your courses this year which can help make learning math more effective!
Description coming soon!
Join the Bookstore team to learn more about textbooks and course materials! Learn about the differences between textbook options, how to order your materials, and get your questions answered by the experts. Registration is required.
Laurier Librarians will introduce you to the services and supports offered by the Laurier Library across all campuses and online. We will discuss getting research help, finding your subject librarian, accessing course reserves, and using OMNI to find research material for your classes. Plus, lots more! Registration is required.