Study Skills
Improve your study skills by working with our Peer Advisors. They can help you with:
- time management
- connecting you to campus supports
- setting goals and measuring outcomes
- effective reading strategies
- exam preparation
- note-taking and listening techniques
- presentations & public speaking
- working in groups
- managing time and avoiding procrastination
- concentration and memorization
- student wellness
Study Skills coaching is offered regularly throughout the academic year. Students can make an appointment by emailing PeerAC@dal.ca or by booking an appointment online. Students are also welcome to drop by the Student Success Centre to meet with a Peer Advisor during their weekly office hours.
- Monday 10:00 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00
- Thursday 10:00 - 12:00
The Peer Advisors are also able to support students with Cover Letter and Resume development.
Study Skill drop-in sessions are offered in the Student Learning Commons on Monday evening ioutside the Writing Centre. During the first hour Peer Advisors will be availble for drop-in appointments. Begining at 6pm the Peers with lead a short workshop related to a specific study skill.
| Monday, February 12th | 17:00 - 19:00 | Flash Cards 101 |
| Monday, February 19th | Reading Week - No Session | |
| Monday, February 26th | 17:00 - 19:00 | Studying 101 |
| Monday, March 4th | 17:00 - 19:00 | Note Taking |
| Monday, March 11th | 17:00 - 19:00 | Group Work |
| Monday, March 18th | 17:00 - 19:00 | Focus & Concentration |
| Monday, March 25th | 17:00 - 19:00 | Test De-stress |
- Register for Stay on Track!
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Stay on Track is a free student success program for first- and second-year students designed to help you discover your strengths while making a plan to achieve your academic and engagement goals.