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Academic Skills (ASk)

Available to all students, the Academic Skills (ASk) Certificate is a collection of workshops and study skills appointments geared towards your academic success. To earn your ASk Certificate you must complete six ASk activities – a combination of study skills appointments and at least five different workshops within one semester.

By finishing the ASk Certificate, you are setting yourself up for success and gaining a new entry in your Laurier Experience Record.

2024 Summer ASk Workshops 

 

Stop Procrastinating Now!

  • 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.

Tuesday, July 2 from 4 - 5 p.m. on Zoom (Multicampus virtual)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details about how to join the workshop on Zoom. Any questions about this workshop can be directed to studentsuccess@wlu.ca

  

Study Smarter, Not Longer

Identify more effective ways to study and put your new study techniques to practice. 

  • Fundamentals of University learning – Bloom’s Taxonomy 
  • Actually understand and apply content, not just memorize
  • Try our strategies for the most efficient use of your study time 

Wednesday, July 3 from 4 - 5 p.m. on Zoom (Multicampus virtual)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details about how to join the workshop on Zoom. Any questions about this workshop can be directed to studentsuccess@wlu.ca

 

Preparing For Final Exams

  • Create a final exam study plan
  • Explore effective study methods
  • Review stress management techniques
  • Avoid procrastination triggers

Monday, July 8 from 3 - 4 p.m. on Zoom (Multicampus virtual)
Tuesday, July 9 from 4 - 5 p.m. on Zoom (Multicampus virtual)
Wednesday, July 10 from 4 - 5 p.m. on Zoom (Multicampus virtual)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details about how to join the workshop on Zoom. Any questions about this workshop can be directed to studentsuccess@wlu.ca