ASK: Academic Success Kafe´

• Bring your questions about study skills, test taking, test anxiety and learning styles.
• Learn to study smarter, not harder in these FREE workshops.
• Workshops are limited to a small group of students and facilitated by a counselor.

• Topics
• Information and Registration
• 2008 Schedule

ASK about the following topics:

• Memorizing: How to remember; different memory styles for the auditory, visual and kinesthetic learner; memory tricks (mnemonic devices).
• Time Management / Stress Management: Managing short- and long-term time commitments (school, work, family, etc.); creating a personal schedule to see how much "free time" you really do have; combating procrastination; knowing when and what to study.
• Taking Lecture Notes: How to keep from forgetting 50% of what you hear, classroom strategies for staying alert; determining what to write in your notes; using the Cornell Note-Taking Method.
• Reading Textbooks: How to use the "PQRST" (Preview, Question, Read, State, Test) Method; avoiding the 2 most common reading problems; what to do if reading is getting difficult.
• Test Anxiety: How to prepare for tests, mentally, physically, and emotionally so that you can remain calm and focused; common causes and solutions to test anxiety.
• Taking Tests: Preparing for different types of tests (True/False, Multiple Choice, Essay, etc.); how to "read" the test and the hidden clues.
• Learning Styles: Identify your learning style using the VARK assessment; learn the most effective study methods for your particular style.
• Math Anxiety: Learn how to conquer your fears of math and take control of your anxiety.

Information and Registration:

For detailed schedule information or to REGISTER TO ATTEND, please contact the individual campus Counseling Center listed below. Select any date and time.
Please Note: All workshops are subject to change.

• Belleville Campus Information Sciences Building Rm.1115, 618-235-2700, x.5206
• Sam Wolf Granite City Campus Counseling Center, 618-931-0600 x.6633
• Red Bud Campus Student Development Center, 618-282-6682, x.8114
• East St. Louis Campus Counseling Center, 618-874-6595

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