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Strategically Write Long Answer & Essay Exams
Nov 1, 12:30 – 1:20 pm / Attend this workshop to learn effective strategies to prepare and ace written exams. This workshop will cover study techniques and how to approach and write short answer, long/essay exam exams.
Exam Prep – Crash Course
Nov 2, 1:00 – 1:50 pm / Do you have a prof who marks extremely hard? Have you been hearing horror stories about past finals? Whether you are in your first or final year, finals are a challenging time for everyone!Come to this workshop, and we will share strategies to help you have confidence when preparing for these tough exams. We'll be covering study strategies for multiple choice, short answer, and essay exams to help you succeed this finals season!
Making Your Memory Work for You
Nov 7, 2:30 – 3:20 pm / Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the amount of information you've needed to remember for your classes? Come on out to this workshop where you will learn memorization techniques and deep learning strategies that will help you make the most out of your memory.
Preparing for Final Exams
Nov 7, 4:00 – 4:50 pm / Final exams are just around the corner! Do you want some advice on preparing for your exams? Attend this workshop and learn how to schedule your study time and discover some studying tips to help make your study time more effective and efficient.
Exam Anxiety – How to Handle It
Nov 8, 2:30 – 3:20 pm / Feeling anxious about an exam? Do nerves hinder your exam performance? Attend this workshop to learn strategies to help manage stress in preparation for exams, and how to take control of those nerves!
Strategically Write Long Answer & Essay Exams
Nov 9, 11:30 – 12:20 pm / Attend this workshop to learn effective strategies to prepare and ace written exams. This workshop will cover study techniques and how to approach and write short answer, long/essay exam exams.
Getting Ready for Final Exams!
Nov 9, 1:30 – 2:20 pm / Finals exams are less than a month way and that can be overwhelming.Start your preparation early by coming to this workshop on proper tips to get ready for all your finals!
What to Expect from Your First Finals Ever
Nov 20, 3:30 – 4:20 pm / Final exam season is a hectic time for everyone. Get ahead of the game by coming to this workshop to learn about what to expect, how to prepare, and the best ways to set up a schedule for success.

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Study Techniques for Finals
Nov 21 12, 1:00 – 1:50 pm / With finals just around the corner it is very important to study effectively with proper concentration. Come to this workshop to learn strategies on how to studyproperly.
What to Expect from Your First Finals Ever
Nov 21, 3:00 – 3:50 pm / Final exam season is a hectic time for everyone. Get ahead of the game by coming to this workshop to learn about what to expect, how to prepare, and the best ways to set up a schedule for success.
How to Handle Multiple Finals in a Short Amount of Time
Nov 21, 4:30 – 5:20 pm / Final exams are stressful.Even more so, is having multiple final exams within a short time frame. Come to this workshop for tips on how to not onlysurvive,but thrive during this stressful time. We will cover strategies for scheduling your (limited) time, some effective study strategies, and how to make the most of it!
Making Your Memory Work for You
Nov 22, 4:30 – 5:20 pm / Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the amount of information you've needed to remember for your classes? Come on out to this workshop where you will learn memorization techniques and deep learning strategies that will help you make the most out of your memory!
A University Student Guide to Multiple Choice
Nov23, 1:30– 2:20 pm / Multiple choice exams can be daunting. First, you have the difficult questions, then you have to deal with all the wrong answers that can be both tricky and distracting. It can get overwhelming. This workshop will share some strategies and techniques that might make picking the right choice just a little easier!
Preparing for Final Exams
Nov 24, 12:30 – 1:20 pm / Final exams are just around the corner! Do you want some advice on preparing for your exams? Attend this workshop and learn how to schedule your study time and discover some studying tips to help make your study time more effective and efficient.
How to Handle Multiple Finals in a Short Period of Time
Nov28, 2:30 – 3:20 pm / Final exams are stressful.Even more so, is having multiple final exams within a short time frame. Come to this workshop for tips on how to not onlysurvive,but thrive during this stressful time. We will cover strategies for scheduling your (limited) time, some effective study strategies, and how to make the most of it!

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