We know that University can be hard sometimes, especially this past year. But learning better, feeling better and doing better is possible!
Join our Academic Resilience group as we meet to discuss specific learning strategies and how, when paired with thriving skills and other resources, you can create a new and more meaningful academic path for yourself. This group is geared towards students who have completed at least one semester but is open to everyone.
For the Spring 2022 semester, our group will meet on Thursdays at 12:00 PM (MST) via Zoom.
Update: New dates added throughout April!
To sign up, simply email: student.success@uleth.ca. Yup, it’s that easy! (Links to RSVP for individual events listed below.)
Here is a look at the topics being covered this semester:
January 20: Learn to Love Being a Student (Again!)
Welcome to the Academic Resilience group! In this session, we will introduce the program and discuss how resiliency, growth mindset and effective learning strategies can help you to thrive instead of just survive.
Link to register: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=2534
January 27: Creating Habits for Success
Learn how small changes can make a meaningful impact on both your academic and personal lives. We will discuss how to identify and implement new positive habits, tips on making them automatic, and where to seek additional support when needed. Following this week, you will have the ability to apply a growth mindset to habit formation when pursuing academic and personal success.
Link to register: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=2535
February 3: Time Management & Finding Balance
Coursework can quickly pile up and feel overwhelming. We will discuss tools and techniques to help you create a plan for the semester, how to be more productive and why finding balance is equally important for your success.
Link to register: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=2536
February 10: Optimism & Effective Study Skills
Approaching difficult tasks from a positive perspective can be challenging at times. Join us to learn how optimism is a tool for success and how it can compliment well-developed study skills. We’ll also talk about proven study techniques, why they are effective and how you can implement these for different courses.
Link to register: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=2537
February 17: Calm & Confident Test Taking
Learn how you can feel calmer and more confident during your next exam. Discussions include finding steadiness in the stress, how to prepare for different types of exams, strategies to use during the exam, and everything in-between.
Link to register: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=2538
February 24: Joyfulness (no session; resources provided)
During the break, we want to bring joyfulness into focus. We will provide content designed to bring forward happiness and remind us of the importance of joy. Join us as we resume our regular scheduling the following week.
March 3: Building Focus & Connections
Maintaining focus can be challenging, especially with so many distractions around us. This week we will provide strategies to help you stay on task longer and increase productivity. We will also talk about the importance of community, how to communicate with your professors and resources to check out.
Link to register: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=2539
March 10: Sleep & Physical Activity as Learning Strategies
Most of know that sleep and exercise are important, but have you ever really thought why? This week we investigate the important role these activities play on our learning and how we can use them as a tool for success. By the end of the session, you will understand the benefits of sleep and exercise while gaining strategies to improve both.
Link to register: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=2540
March 17: Procrastination, Motivation & Writing Strategies
Why do we procrastinate? How can I stop? This week we’ll explore those questions and help you to recognize and prevent procrastination before it occurs. You will learn how you can use these strategies and apply them to daunting projects like writing assignments.
Link to register: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=2541
March 24: Student Check-in
Classes are resuming and there is much to do! We'll check in and discuss strategies for the weeks ahead.
Link to register: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=2544
March 31: Compassion and Connections
University can be challenging but it’s a little easier when we show some compassion to ourselves and have a community of support around us. Well talk about the importance of community and campus resources to check out.
Link to register: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=2544
April 7: Back to Routine
Struggling to get back into routine? You’re not alone! Join us to learn how to jump-start your schedule and make the most of your day.
Link to register: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/events.htm?evtId=2710
April 14: Math and Writing Strategies
In this session, we will chat about strategies for math success and how to get started on the writing assignment you’ve been putting off.
Link to register: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/events.htm?evtId=2711
April 21: Student’s Choice
Join us for an open forum where we will discuss academic strategies most helpful to you.
Link to register: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/events.htm?evtId=2712
April 28: Transitions
As the semester ends, it’s important to take time to reflect on the semester and your personal growth. What were your successes? What will you build upon next semester? What tools will you use to stay on track? We will also discuss the importance of gratitude for yourself and your academic progress!
Link to register: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/events.htm?evtId=2713