Tom Buchheit- Academic Advisor

Students often use the first test of the semester to test their own test preparation and test taking skills: “Are the methods and strategies I am using working for me?” If the answer is “no”, it may be time to make some changes, so the results on the second test aren’t a carbon copy of the first test! But where and how do they begin to make changes to their study strategies? At this week’s Study Skills Seminar

Take your Best Test!

Wednesday, February 18 at 6 pm

Thursday, February 19 at 4 pm (repeated seminar)

Education Center 113

Snacks served!

students will have the opportunity to replenish their test preparation and test taking toolbox with New Strategies for both Objective and Essay Tests. We will focus on Tips to Try Before, During, and After the Test, and will emphasize Strategies that Encourage Thinking Critically, as opposed to simply memorizing mountains of material.

Your Future, Beyond the Cistern!

Wednesday, November 12 at 6 pm

Thursday, November 13 at 4 pm (repeated seminar)

MYBK 100

 This is a valuable Seminar for students at every level, first years through final years, as they will be guided through the many resources available at the Career Center, both online and in person. Part time jobs on and off campus, internships, career mentoring, resume preparation…the Career Center is a ‘one stop shop’ for students who wish to explore their options beyond the classroom!

And the following week…

Plan for Exams!

Wednesday, November 19 at 6 pm

Thursday, November 20 at 4 pm (repeated seminar)

MYBK 100

Snacks served!

students will be encouraged to Keep Up!, Catch Up!, and Plan Ahead! for finals. Each student will create a working calendar for the rest of the semester, including all key personal and academic deadlines. We will discuss a variety of strategies for creating self-imposed deadlines and breaking up large tasks into manageable ones. In addition, students will receive an Exam Study Plan for the rest of the semester, with tips and strategies for each week from now through exam week.

Please plan on going to this week’s Seminar:

Tried and True: Study Strategies from the College of Charleston Student Mentors!

Wednesday, October 22 at 6 pm

Thursday, October 23 at 4 pm (repeated seminar)

MYBK 100

Snacks served!

Do you know the Mentors? Guided by Director of Orientation Stephanie Auwaerter, the Mentors work one on one with new students, present workshops on topics of interest to new students, visit Freshman Seminar and other classes to discuss these topics, publish an online newsletter for new students, and assist other departments with various activities to help make new students’ adjustment to the College of Charleston easier. Want more information? Visit their web page: http://www.cofc.edu/~nsp/new_student_mentors.html

The Mentors are also highly successful students who know what it takes to make it at the College! During this Seminar, they will share their Tried and True Tips on: Staying Focused in Class, Preparing for Tests, Making the Most of Group Work—and more!

This is a brand new Seminar topic based on several years of collaboration between the Center for Student Learning and the New Student Mentors program. Please encourage your students to join us; the Strategies shared by the Mentors may well be the springboard to their success! 

Lindy

Lindy Coleman 

Coordinator, Study Skills program

Center for Student Learning

colemanm@cofc.edu

 953.8180