Keep Calm and Study On
Feeling the pressure in the final weeks of the term? Keep Calm and Study On!
Running in the Fall and Winter terms, this program offers a ton of great workshops, de-stressing fun and online resources to help you succeed in studying for finals and focusing on your own personal wellness. The goal of Keep Calm and Study On is to remind you to start studying early, be intentional about planning breaks and to take care of your wellbeing during the exam period.
All events are free and registration is not required unless noted in the schedule. Note that all Laurier students are welcome to attend these events.
Don't forget to follow @laurierstudentsuccess or @lauriergradstudents on Instagram for daily updates and chances to win some great prizes!
In addition to these events and resources, your student success services offer a variety of academic supports and resources to help you finish the term strong.
Keep Calm and Study On is back: Nov 26-28!
Mark your calendars for Nov. 26 to 28 for the return of Keep Calm and Study On! We've got more free giveaways, academic workshops, social events, wellness opportunities, and work out classes to help you keep calm and study on while you prepare for final exams.
Tuesday, Nov 26
Pasta & Prep
1 to 3 p.m.
One Market Lunch Room
Student Experience & Student Success
Don't worry about lunch today! Come to the One Market Kitchenette and grab a nourishing bowl of pasta and while learning some amazing study tips to help you prep for exams. First come, first serve - capacity 50 students!
Origami (& Colouring) Study Break
1 to 3 p.m.
OM207 Circle Lounge, One Market
Student Success
Drop by and join the Math and Course Support team in transforming paper into ducks, frogs, and butterflies. And don’t worry, we’ll have some of our student peer tutors available to help work through all those folding instructions! Prefer something a little more “low impact”? We’ll also have some beautiful designs (created through mathematics) available for colouring. Added bonus: if you are studying for an introductory math or stats exam, we’ll have some exam preparation & test-taking strategies at the ready to discuss while you are folding or colouring.
De-Stress with Dogs
3 to 4 p.m.
Multipurpose Room
Wellness Education
Feeling overwhelmed with coursework and exams? Take a break and join us for our 'Destress with Dogs' event tailored just for you. Spend quality time with our adorable therapy dogs, pet away your worries, and find some relaxation amidst the semester's hustle and bustle. Don't miss this pawsome opportunity to de-stress and recharge!
Sip & Schedule
4 to 5:30 p.m.
OM207-2, One Market
Student Success
Grab a cup of warm hot cocoa, relax, and get ready to craft your own study schedule! This event is the perfect way to recharge and get organized for your final exams and assigments. We’ll provide what you need to create a personalized study schedule while you sip on delicious hot chocolate.
Dean of Students Lunch
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Student Commons
Dean of Students
Don't worry about lunch today, we've got you covered! Come enjoy a complimentary lunch with the Dean of Students office.
Nourish & Flourish With Our Fresh Market
10 a.m. to noon
Concourse
Wellness Education & Student Experience
Stop by the concourse to pick up fresh fruit and veggies to fuel your mind and body while learning more about Keep Calm Study on! The Wellness team will be handing out free condoms and other wellness resources. Chat with the Wellness Education and Student Experience teams or grab some snacks for the road!
Sip & Schedule
1 to 3 p.m.
P224, Peters Building
Student Success
Grab a cup of warm hot cocoa, relax, and get ready to craft your own study schedule! This event is the perfect way to recharge and get organized for your final exams and assigments. We’ll provide what you need to create a personalized study schedule while you sip on delicious hot chocolate.
ASk Workshop: Stop Procrastinating Now!
4 to 5 p.m.
P224, Peters Building
Student Success
-Understand the reasons why and identify how you procrastinate.
-Learn methods that will help you avoid procrastination.
-Take a reflective look at your habits and consider the emotions and situations that cause you to procrastinate.
Build a Scarf
4:30 to 6 p.m.
N1002, Science Building
LOCUS
Come and discover the art of building a scarf with just your fingers! Follow along our tutorial and leave cozier than ever. All material will be provided, register to let us know you're coming!
Group Ex: Tone & Tempo Lower Body
5 to 5:45 p.m.
Studio 1, Athletic Complex
Athletics and Recreation
Formerly known as Bootylicious. High-rep, low weight, low impact, all done to the beat of the music. Equipment may include bands, gliders, and dumbbells. Get ready to challenge strength & endurance in your lower body (glutes, quads, hamstrings) and core!
Late Night Ramen
8 to 9:30 p.m.
24-Hour Lounge, Fred Nichols Campus Centre
Student Experience
Do you prefer studying late at night vs early in the morning? Do you often find yourself reaching for those late night snacks while getting your work done? Look no further, be sure to stop by Late Night Ramen to visit the Build Your Own Ramen Bar and fuel your late night study session! Or save it for breakfast.... we don't judge!
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Dean of Students Breakfast
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
One Market Kitchenette
Dean of Students
Come enjoy a full breakfast with the Dean of Students Office in the One Market Kitchenette! Including eggs, hashbrowns, bacon and more!
Writing Workshop: How to Write Essay Exams Without Freaking Out
2 to 3 p.m.
Zoom
Student Success
In this workshop, you'll learn how to analyze the essay question to help you develop an effective outline, thesis, and paragraphs -- all in a time crunch!
ASk Workshop: Multiple Choice Mastery
3 to 4 p.m.
Zoom
Student Success
-Develop an understanding of the different types of multiple choice questions and identify effective strategies for both studying and performing on multiple choice exams.
-Common multiple choice question styles, and strategies to understand/solve them
-The don’ts of multiple choice questions
Cupcake Decorating
4 to 6 p.m.
Level 1 Lounge
Student Experience
In need of an afternoon sweet treat? Come join the Student Experience team and show off your culinary decorating skills by decorating your very own cupcake. Destress with sweets before exams starts and maybe make some new friends as well!
Holiday Movie Night
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
OD110, Odeon
LOCUS
Join us for a cozy evening of holiday cheer, hosted by LOCUS. We're inviting students to unwind and embrace the festive spirit at our Holiday Movie Night. Settle in with delicious snacks as we create a relaxed atmosphere perfect for making new friends and forgetting about the stresses of the semester. Keep an eye on the @LOCUS_Laurier Instagram account to cast your vote for a movie!
Spin 4 Snacks
11 a.m. to noon
Student Commons
Student Success
Come spin the wheel for a chance at a snack to fuel your study session or study hack to help you crush your finals.
Writing Workshop: How to Write Essay Exams Without Freaking Out
2 to 3 p.m.
Zoom
Student Success
In this workshop, you'll learn how to analyze the essay question to help you develop an effective outline, thesis, and paragraphs -- all in a time crunch!
ASk Workshop: Multiple Choice Mastery
3 to 4 p.m.
Zoom
Student Success
-Develop an understanding of the different types of multiple choice questions and identify effective strategies for both studying and performing on multiple choice exams.
-Common multiple choice question styles, and strategies to understand/solve them
-The don’ts of multiple choice questions
Group Ex: HIIT
9 to 9:30 a.m.
Studio 1, Athletic Complex
Athletics and Recreation
High intensity interval training designed to get your heart pumping and sweat pouring! For participants looking for a quick but intense workout to challenge their cardiovascular fitness.
Drop-In Dance Class: Heels
11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Multipurpose Room (MPR), Athletic Complex
Athletics and Recreation
This class is for everyone looking to find their fierce. Bring your heels and leave your inhibitions at the door. This class is meant to be fun! *Previously called Burlesque.
Origami (& Colouring) Study Break
12:30 to 4 p.m.
LH1018, Lazaridis Hall (12:30 to 2 p.m.)
BA104, Bricker Academic Building (2:30 to 4 p.m.)
Student Success
Drop by and join the Math and Course Support team in transforming paper into ducks, frogs, and butterflies. And don’t worry, we’ll have some of our student peer tutors available to help work through all those folding instructions! Prefer something a little more “low impact”? We’ll also have some beautiful designs (created through mathematics) available for colouring. Added bonus: if you are studying for an introductory math or stats exam, we’ll have some exam preparation & test-taking strategies at the ready to discuss while you are folding or colouring.
Pasta & Prep
1 to 3 p.m.
P119, Peters Building
Student Experience & Student Success
Don't worry about lunch today! Join us to grab a nourishing bowl of pasta and while learning some amazing study tips to help you prep for exams. First come, first serve - capacity 50 students!
Writing Workshop: How to Write Essay Exams Without Freaking Out
2 to 3 p.m.
Zoom
Student Success
In this workshop, you'll learn how to analyze the essay question to help you develop an effective outline, thesis, and paragraphs -- all in a time crunch!
ASk Workshop: Multiple Choice Mastery
3 to 4 p.m.
Zoom
Student Success
-Develop an understanding of the different types of multiple choice questions and identify effective strategies for both studying and performing on multiple choice exams.
-Common multiple choice question styles, and strategies to understand/solve them
-The don’ts of multiple choice questions
Cupcake Decorating
4 to 6 p.m.
P119, Peters Building
Student Experience
In need of an afternoon sweet treat? Come join the Student Experience team and show off your culinary decorating skills by decorating your very own cupcake. Destress with sweets before exams starts and maybe make some new friends as well!
Thursday, Nov 28
Wellness Club Arts and Crafts
10 to 11 a.m.
LBYMCA 4th floor Hawks Nest (Student Lounge)
Athletics and Recreation
Athletics and Recreation are looking to gather students to help support a new Wellness Club. We are inviting students to stop by for some arts and crafts as we discuss what students would like to see as activities to support their overall well- being. Need to escape and just create then this is the space for you.
Study Cart
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
1 to 2 p.m.
Around campus
Student Success
Studying on campus? Look out for the Student Success team who will be spreading good cheer, handing out free snacks, study supplies, and stress-busting activities.
Knowing Yourself: Exploring Your Values and its Importance for Grad School
11 a.m. to noon
DOS Boardroom
Wellness Education
Knowing yourself, and your values, helps connect you with why you are doing your degree, and helps you make decisions in line with your values. Join us for this interactive workshop, where we will explore why it is important to know your values, and how to get to know yourself and your values. You will come away from the workshop with an understanding of how your values informs your graduate student journey, how it helps with staying well during stressful times, and tangible strategies.
Holiday Ornaments and Hot Chocolate
1:30 to 3 p.m.
OM207A Lobby, One Market
Academic Advising
Join your academic advisors in the Student Commons Lobby to decorate your own holiday ornament and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, on us!
ASk Workshop: Goal Setting and Habit Forming
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
OM207-47, One Market
Student Success
-Understand the science behind your habits and how habits are connected to goal setting.
-This workshop will review how to create positive learning habits and set effective goals!
-Learn how to use various tools to keep track of your new habits.
Caffeine and Chill with the Hawk Team
5 to 7 p.m.
MPR
Students' Union
Join Hawk Team for Caffeine and Chill! Drop by for a relaxing evening with a caffeine cart offering coffee, tea, and cocoa, tons of space to study, a cozy nap zone with blankets and pillows, and fun Hawk Team-themed colouring sheets! Unwind, recharge, and hang out with us!
Late Night Ramen
8 to 9:30 p.m.
L1 Lounge
Student Experience
Do you prefer studying late at night vs early in the morning? Do you often find yourself reaching for those late night snacks while getting your work done? Look no further, be sure to stop by Late Night Ramen to visit the Build Your Own Ramen Bar and fuel your late night study session! Or save it for breakfast.... we don't judge!
Spin 4 Snacks
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Student Commons
Student Success
Come spin the wheel for a chance at a snack to fuel your study session or study hack to help you crush your finals.
Origami (& Colouring) Study Break
1 to 2 p.m.
TBD
Student Success
Drop by and join the Math and Course Support team in transforming paper into ducks, frogs, and butterflies. And don’t worry, we’ll have some of our student peer tutors available to help work through all those folding instructions! Prefer something a little more “low impact”? We’ll also have some beautiful designs (created through mathematics) available for colouring. Added bonus: if you are studying for an introductory math or stats exam, we’ll have some exam preparation & test-taking strategies at the ready to discuss while you are folding or colouring.
Dean of Students Breakfast
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Concourse
Dean of Students
Come join the Dean of Students for a complimentary pancake breakfast to fuel your Thursday!
Group Ex Class: Rock Bottom
11 to 11:45 a.m.
Studio 1, Athletics Complex
Athletics & Recreation
Lower body focused muscle toning and strength training using a variety of equipment. Great for toning and strengthening the quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
ASk Workshop: Goal Setting and Habit Forming
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
P224, Peters Building
Student Success
-Understand the science behind your habits and how habits are connected to goal setting.
-This workshop will review how to create positive learning habits and set effective goals!
-Learn how to use various tools to keep track of your new habits.
Spin 4 Snacks
1 to 3 p.m.
Science Atrium
Student Success
Come spin the wheel for a chance at a snack to fuel your study session or study hack to help you crush your finals.
Craft Your Wellbeing: Painted Rocks and Cozy Talks
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
TBD
CSEDI
Come join the Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in painting keepsake rocks! Acrylic markers and rocks will be provided. Join for the warm drinks and pastries, stay for the fun! Have a question about CSEDI support and services? Ask away!
Knowing Yourself: Exploring Your Values and its Importance for Grad School
3 to 4 p.m.
P224, Peters Building
Wellness Education
Knowing yourself, and your values, helps connect you with why you are doing your degree, and helps you make decisions in line with your values. Join us for this interactive workshop, where we will explore why it is important to know your values, and how to get to know yourself and your values. You will come away from the workshop with an understanding of how your values informs your graduate student journey, how it helps with staying well during stressful times, and tangible strategies.
Tote Bag Decorating
5 to 7 p.m.
Concourse
Student Experience
Come wind down with the Student Experience team and decorate your very own tote bag! Food & Refreshments will be provided!
We know it's a busy time of the year as you finish final assignments, catch up on readings, and start preparing for finals. Check out this Golden Guide to Finishing the Term Strong to help you achieve your academic goals this term!
Wondering how to prepare for before, what to expect during, and what to do after your final exams? Check out our guide for Preparing for In-Person Exams for everything you need to know.
If you're looking to soar through your finals, these Must-Know Study Tips are designed to help you make the most of your study sessions!
When classes end and final exam season rolls around, the last thing you want to worry about is spending time getting organized. Create your study schedule now to set yourself up for success so that you can start studying early and stay on top of everything you need to do to prepare.
Elaboration
Explain content in your own words and make detailed connections between different ideas. Ask yourself questions and find answers in your notes/textbooks. Connect new concepts to past material.
Concrete Examples
Relate each idea to an example from your lecture, textbook, and/or own experience. Use specific examples to understand abstract ideas and explain how each example links to class material
Dual Coding
Create visuals such as a chart or diagram to represent each topic and learning objective. Combine words and visuals and organize your course information into alternate formats.
Retrieval Practice
Practice bringing the information to mind. Actively recall information by recording everything you know and trying practice problems.
Interleaving
Switch between different ideas or courses while you study to strengthen your understanding. Don’t study one idea for too long and change up the order when you are reviewing content.
Spaced Practice
Start your exam preparation early and space out your studying over time. Set aside time each day to study. Test what you know and review information that you forget.
The Power Hour
Leveraging this study strategy is a great way to stay focussed and get your work done.
Managing Procrastination
Learn all about procrastination: what it is, why we do it and how to avoid it!
Looking for Additional Support?
Visit the Student Success Portal to register for a Exam Preparation workshop or book an Exam Preparation appointment with a Learning Consultant or Peer Academic Coach.