Organization, Time Management, Procrastination:
- Spring 2025 Semester Calendar - A calendar to hold all the assignments for one semester, formatted to 8.5x11.
- Weekly Template - a snapshot of your time in a week to record standing commitments (ex. classes, club meetings, work, worship services etc...)
- Time Management for College Students: a recorded mini-workshop full of tips for managing your time.
- Weekly To-Do List - a template to help you prioritize items by day and to be realistic about what has to get done vs. what is a wish list item.
- New Ways to Think About Procrastination - Part 1 of a blog series on procrastination. (link includes a link to Part 2)
- How to Get Started on That Project You Are Avoiding - a blog post with tips and a template for managing projects
- Multi-Class Assignment Tracker - a list to help you keep track of multiple assignments for multiple classes in one place
Strategies to study more effectively:
- Study Strategies - a short recorded workshop on strategic ways to study
- How to prepare for quizzes and exams - a mini-workshop full of proven strategies to get ready!
- Peer Coaches from P2L tips for some STEM Courses
- Tips to Manage the Workload of World Language Courses at UVA - a great blog post full of tips for language courses.
- Study Session Framework - try this way of structuring your study time to increase your focus and productivity.
- How and Why to Form a Study Group - why study groups can be helpful and how to put one together. Chances are that you are not the only one in your class looking for a group! From Laura Devlin, Academic Support Program Coordinator
- Keys to Successful Study Groups - how to get the most out of a study group! From Laura Devlin, Academic Support Program Coordinator
Office Hours:
- Office Hours – What are they for and why go? - Part 1 of a two-part blog post exploring what office hours are and why to utilize them
- Office Hours - Helpful tips to get the conversation started - Part 2 of a two-part blog post exploring common barriers that keep students from utilizing office hours and strategies to make them more approachable
Focus and Motivation:
- Help! I struggle with focus! - a short video workshop debunking myths and offering practical action steps and additional resources. Or read it in blog form here!
- Tips to Improve Focus - a handout of tips, apps, and resources to help with focus.
- Check out this resource for strategies to influence your motivation!
Majors:
- How to Choose a Major You'll Love - tips to help you consider your interests, strengths, career goals, and more as you choose your major
- How to Get to Know a Major - tips to discover, explore, and seek advising for a possible major
Informational Interviews:
- An informal conversation, usually lasting approximately 15-20 minutes, with a person working in a career field that interests you. It is not a job interview, and the purpose is not to find job openings. Rather, it’s a way to explore a given field. It can also give you an opportunity to get an “inside look” into a field or organization where you may want to work in the future. Check out this resource for more details on how to plan an informational interview, who to contact, and what to say!