The College Study Skills lab is offering free workshops all quarter long to help students with their study skills. The lab will be holding four different upcoming workshops, including “Brain Waves,” “Problem Solving: Escape from the Doghouse, the Frying Pan and Hot Water,” “Test Taking: Tips, Strategies, and Preparation,” and “Becoming a Human Computer,” from Oct. 30-Nov. 3. All workshops are held in 112K Muntz (in the Computer Concourse).
Each workshop is designed to help students better their college experience through skills that will help them optimize their time and learning.
“Brain Waves” is centered on facts about the brain and teaches students activities that can help to develop more brain power. This workshop will also explain some ways that students can study, by helping the brain learn more efficiently and effectively.
“Problem Solving: Escape from the Doghouse, the Frying Pan and Hot Water” helps students explore strategies that will allow them to avoid problems that many college students face. It also teaches how to effectively deal with problems that just can’t be avoided.
“Test Taking: Tips, Strategies and Preparation” offers tips on test preparation as well as test anxiety. This workshop includes a test taking tip sheet and is discussion based.
“Becoming a Human Computer” was created to help students understand memory and learning strategies. This workshop practices using memory techniques and is designed to improve memory.
The workshops are scheduled as follows:
Mon., Oct. 30
“Brain Waves,” 10 a.m.
“Problem Solving: Escape from the Doghouse, the Frying Pan and Hot Water,” 12 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 31
“Brain Waves,” 11 a.m.
“Problem Solving: Escape from the Doghouse, the Frying Pan and Hot Water,” 1 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 1
“Brain Waves,” 9 a.m.
“Problem Solving: Escape from the Doghouse, the Frying Pan and Hot Water,” 10 a.m.
“Test Taking: Tips, Strategies and Preparation,” 1 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 2
“Brain Waves,” 9 a.m.
“Problem Solving: Escape from the Doghouse, the Frying Pan and Hot Water,” 10 a.m.
Fri., Nov. 3
“Becoming a Human Computer,” 9 a.m.
For more information on any of these workshops, stop by the College Study Skill and Reading Center (112K Muntz). Or the lab can be reached through email at Studyskills@ucrwcu.rwc.uc.edu or by phone at 745-5730.