University of Alberta
SUB 2 -300 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Start the winter semester off with the right mindset. Check out this great article on Carol Dweck's book Mindset. Michael Richard writes a great summary highlighting the great ideas in Mindset. http://michaelgr.com//fixed-mindset-vs-growth-mindset-whi/

Happy New Year! A big welcome back from everyone here at the Student Success Centre. We hope that your vacation was filled with fun, relaxation and a little debauchery. The energy to learn and improve from last semester should be pumping through your veins. If not, do not worry. You can still choose to get engaged in the upcoming semester. ... I want to encourage you to do two things this week: 1. Capture all of your personal and academic tasks a) Sort out a system that allows you to manage your time b) Use a Monthly calendar to track major assignments c) This will allow you to monitor and review your tasks 2. Take control of the time you do have a) The control philosophy emphasizes the importance of assigning specific blocks of times to specific tasks b) A weekly schedule forces you to see how much work you need to do c) When you block your time in advance, you make more efficient use of your day Give us a call on 780-492-2682 if you would like some help!

November can be a stressful time for students. Final papers, major assignments and finding time for exam preparation. The stress caused from trying to manage a busy schedule can lead to feelings of overwhelm and burnout. Today we want to share with you a wonderful view about stress and how you can use it to your advantage to be more positive, concentrate more, perform better and avoid burnout. Take 15 mins to watch Kelly McGonigal talk about Stress. If you do not have time for a 15 min break, then watch the first 7 mins. http://www.ted.com//kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_you

Different exams will require different preparation. This is a great presentation on Exam Preparation for Multiple Choice and Essay exams. http://www.ubc.ca//Successful_Exam_Prep___Test_Taking_Stra