For undergraduate students wanting techniques and strategies to improve their academic learning.
The Academic Skills Center offers a Vital Skills workshop series!
These are essential academic skills that will support your success every term at Dartmouth. Pick and choose from the list of offerings.
Space is limited so register in advance via Dartmouth Groups. And tell your friends! ;)
All sessions are eligible for PE/WE credit for students registered for the ASC/SWC Wellness Sampler
Thursday, Sept. 18
4:30pm-5:45pm
This session is for students NEW to Google Calendar. The focus will be on setting up a basic calendar with:
- recurring class meeting times
- study blocks
- meal times
Tools needed: Laptop, access to course readings and calendar management tools.
Thursday, Sept. 25
4:30pm-5:45pm
This session is for students who have created a Basic G-Cal* who want support or accountability in organizing and enhancing it.
*(Basic G-Cal refers to a Google calendar that has at least termly courses laid out).
By the end of the session, you will have inputted:
- exam dates
- assignment & project deadlines
- TA/Professor office hours
- extracurriculars
Tools needed: Laptop, access to course readings and calendar management tools.
Thursday, Oct. 2
4:30pm-5:45pm
Would you like to prioritize your readings more efficiently, take strategic notes, and balance the time management challenges that come with a heavy reading load? Then this workshop is for you!
Key takeaways:
- Understand your reading pace
- Create a time management system to improve reading efficiency
- Expand notetaking strategies
- Learn quick tips for STEM Readings
Tools needed: Laptop, access to course readings and calendar management tools.
Thursday, Oct. 9
4:30pm-5:45pm
Want to learn how to approach seemingly intimidating, boring, or intensive classwork? Not sure where to start, but know that you have to? Join us to learn how to break down assignments into manageable chunks.