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