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Topic: Master Course Schedule

In this workshop, you will learn how to take control of your academic responsibilities by creating a personalized master course schedule. Whether you are juggling multiple classes, assignments, or deadlines, the workshop will guide you through practical strategies to effectively plan your semester, prioritize tasks, and manage your time. By the end, you will have the tools to reduce stress, stay organized, and maintain a healthy balance between coursework and other commitments.

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Focus Area: Time Management

Objectives:

Learn about the benefits of managing your time and assignments.
Learn how to balance multiple course requirements using a master course schedule.

Topic: Prioritization

Feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list? This workshop will teach you how to take control by prioritizing tasks effectively. You will learn how to categorize responsibilities based on urgency and importance, helping you focus on what truly matters. Along the way, we will share practical tips to maintain motivation, avoid burnout, and build a healthier, more sustainable approach to productivity.

**Included with LS Canvas!

Focus Area: Time Management

Objectives:

Learn how to manage an overwhelming and long to-do list. 
Categorize needs based on urgency and importance.
Learn additional tips to help avoid burning out and stay motivated.

Topic: Schedule Building

Creating a balanced schedule is key to managing your time, reducing stress, and achieving your goals. In this workshop, you will explore how effective time management can positively impact your overall well-being. You will also learn the role goal setting plays in shaping a productive routine. By the end of the session, you will be equipped to design a personalized weekly schedule that supports your priorities, builds healthy habits, and sets the stage for long-term success.

Focus Area: Time Management

Objectives:

Learn the benefits of time management and how it impacts overall well-being. 
Learn the importance of goal setting as a foundation for an effective schedule. 
Develop a weekly schedule that incorporates positive habits and routine building.

Topic: Study Plan

In this workshop, you will learn how to study smarter by understanding the metacognitive learning cycle, an approach that encourages intentional thinking and self-awareness in your learning process. You will explore how to assess your study habits, set realistic goals, and develop a personalized study plan tailored to your academic needs. The session will also guide you through planning effectively for projects, papers, and tests, helping you decide what to study, how much time to dedicate, and how to break larger tasks into manageable steps. By the end, you will have practical tools to make your study sessions more focused, strategic, and productive.

**Included with LS Canvas!

Focus Area: Time Management

Objectives:

Learn about the metacognitive learning cycle and how it helps us think with more intention. 
Develop a study plan that fits your individual needs.

Topic: Anti-Cramming

Say goodbye to last-minute stress and ineffective study habits! This workshop explores why cramming and procrastination hinder long-term learning and increase anxiety. You will learn about the science behind how we retain information and gain practical strategies to shift from short-term memorization to meaningful, lasting understanding. By the end of the session, you will be equipped with tools to create a more consistent, low-stress study routine that supports both academic success and mental well-being.

Focus Area: Study Hacks

Objectives:

Learn about the inefficiencies of cramming and procrastination. 
Provide strategies to help build long-term learning and information recall.

Topic: Information Recall

Remembering what you study is just as important as studying itself. In this workshop, you will explore effective strategies to strengthen your ability to recall information, such as active recall, spaced repetition, and self-testing techniques. You will also learn how to integrate these methods into your existing study plan to boost retention and deepen understanding. By the end of the session, you will have practical tools to enhance your memory and study more efficiently.

**Included with LS Canvas!

Focus Area: Study Hacks

Objectives:

Learn strategies that help develop your ability to recall information.
Learn how to incorporate recall strategies into a study plan.
Understand the impact cramming has on stress and anxiety.

Topic: The Test Cycle

Success in exams doesn't just happen during the test; it starts well before and continues afterward. In this workshop, you will learn practical strategies and tools to use before, during, and after an exam to help you feel more prepared and confident. From effective study techniques to in-the-moment test-taking strategies and post-exam reflection, you will discover how to turn each testing experience into a learning opportunity. By using past mistakes to inform your study plan, you will build a stronger foundation for long-term academic success.

**Included with LS Canvas!

Focus Area: Study Hacks

Objectives:

Find tools and strategies to use before, during, and after an exam. 
Feel more prepared and confident with the material. 
Improve performance using past mistakes to develop a study plan.

Topic: Academic Reading

Academic reading is more than just getting through the pages; it is about actively engaging with the material to understand and retain it. In this workshop, you will learn strategies to approach reading assignments with greater focus and purpose. You will explore techniques for interpreting, evaluating, and synthesizing information to deepen your comprehension and make meaningful connections across texts. By the end, you will be equipped to get more out of your readings and apply what you’ve learned more effectively in class discussions, assignments, and exams.