Academic Success Seminars
Think you could be doing better in school? SIGN-UP today and improve your grades!
Spring 2012
Surrey Campus
| Time Management |
| January 16 |
1 - 2:30pm |
Cedar G1140
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| January 17 |
2 - 3:30pm |
Cedar G1140
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| Procrastination: Do You Put Studying Off and Off? |
| January 23 |
1 – 2:30pm |
Cedar G1140 |
| You Must Be Choking - A New Take on Anxiety |
| February 7 |
12 - 1:30pm |
Cedar G1140
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| March 8 |
2 - 3:30pm |
Cedar G1140
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| Academic Warning/Probation |
| February 15 |
2 - 3:30pm |
Cedar G1140
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| February 16 |
1 - 2:30pm |
Cedar G1140
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| How's Your Memory |
| February 20 |
12 - 1:30pm |
Cedar G1140
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| February 21 |
2 - 3:30pm |
Cedar G1140 |
| Stress Management |
| February 23 |
2 - 3:30pm |
Cedar G1140 |
| March 14 |
1 - 2:30pm |
Cedar G1140
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| Myers Briggs Type and Teamwork |
| February 29 |
2 - 4:00pm |
Cedar G1140 |
| Emotional Intelligence |
| March 1 |
2 - 3:30pm |
Cedar G1140 |
| Introduction to Assertive Communication |
| March 21 |
2 - 3:30pm |
Cedar G1140 |
- All seminars are free
- Pre-register in person in C160 or call 604.599.2044
- Can't make the seminar? Book an individual appointment with a counsellor
Richmond Campus
Please register for seminars by calling the Counselling & Advising Assistant at 604.599.2600 or by asking in person in Room 1640. Seminars are held in Room 1420.
Do It Now! How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Studying
Don't delay registering for this semester as it will help you to understand the reason why you procrastinate and coach you on some strategies to get back on track.
| Wednesday |
January 25 |
2:00 - 3:30pm
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| Thursday |
January 26 |
10:00 - 11:30am
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Memory
| Wednesday |
February 1 |
2:00 - 3:30pm
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Introduction to Conflict Management
Conflict: What's your style? Give in or give up? What are some other possibilities? In this fun and interactive session, you will discover more your own style as well as other ways to manage in difficult conversations and sticky situations.
| Wednesday |
February 8 |
2:00 - 3:30pm
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| Thursday |
February 9 |
10:00 - 11:30am
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Basic Tools for Conflict Management
Having trouble working things out with someone in your life (maybe a class-mate, friend or family member)? Conflict can be stressful and interfere with productivity and and success so come and learn about (and practice) some non-defensive listening skills and ways to express yourself.
| Wednesday |
February 15 |
2:00 - 3:30pm
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| Thursday |
February 16 |
10:00 - 11:30am
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You Must Be Choking - A New Take on Test Anxiety
Are you scared stiff about upcoming exams? Stressful emotions can inhibit a student's ability to absorb, retain, and recall informatin. Find out how to apply proven strategies that will help improve your ability to prepare for and perform on tests.
| Wednesday |
February 22 |
2 - 3:30 pm
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| Thursday |
February 23 |
10:00 - 11:30am |
Lost in Translation:Communicating With Your Instructor
Feeling nervous about communicating with your instructor? Find out how to talk with your instructor so that you can get as much benefit as possible from this valuable resource.
| Wednesday |
February 29 |
2:00 - 3:30pm
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| Thursday |
March 1 |
10:00 - 11:30am
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Team Work
Learn ways to make study groups and team projects work. Explore group dynamics and strategies for overcoming challenging situations.
| Wednesday |
March 7 |
2:00 - 3:30pm
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| Thursday |
March 8 |
10:00 - 11:30am
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Stress Management
Feeling overwhelmed? Learn to become more aware of the sources and symptoms of your stress response and productive ways to cope.
| Wednesday |
March 14 |
2:00 - 3:30pm
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| Thursday |
March 15 |
10:00 - 11:30am
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