Academic Skills Workshops for Spring 2016

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Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:00 pm in AA-229

Last semester, many students told us that they would have loved to attend some of our workshops, but that they had class on Wednesdays at noon. To address those kinds of scheduling conflicts, we have decided to offer each workshop twice during the spring semester.

Workshops are free to all NOVA students. No registration is necessary; just drop by. There will be snacks! A description of all the workshops can be found at this link: Spring 2016 Brown Bag Series.

Contact Gwen McCrea at 703-575-4708 or gmccrea@nvcc.edu for more information.

Finals Prep Week and Final Exam Jam!

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Slide1Final Exam Jam 12-11-15

Attend ASC’s Finals Prep Week funded by Student Life! These quick, 30 minute workshops will help you get on track for your upcoming final exams! ASC Tutors will be out in full force Friday, December 11th providing walk-in tutoring for several subjects. Students can work with knowledgeable peer tutors to jump start and finish out the Finals Prep Week. Success coaches will be on hand to help students develop and execute their study plans to ensure they are prepared for their finals without being overwhelmed.

**Snacks, drinks, and prizes will also be available**

All events will take place in the Academic Success Center (AA-229).

Brown Bag Workshop: Preparing for Finals

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Wednesday, December 2 @ 12:00 pm
AA-229

Text reading "The Finals"

Those comprehensive final exams and papers can be intimidating, but the most successful students use multiple strategies to best prepare. In this interactive workshop, we will help you organize your time so you can finish your papers on time and develop a study plan for your exams. Learn how to study more effectively with concrete tips and strategies that work best for the way you learn.

Presented by the Academic Success Center and the Writing Assistance Center. The Brown Bag Workshop Series covers a different topic every Wednesday at 12:00 PM. For more information contact Gwen McCrea at gmccrea@nvcc.edu or 703-575-4708.

Brown Bag Workshop: Apps for Academic Success

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Wednesday, November 18 @ 12:00 pm
AA-229

Technology Innovation in Learning & Teaching (TILT) presents a workshop on apps that can help you be a more successful student.

iPhone app icons

Our campus has many resources available to support you as a student, from your professors to the tutoring centers. And there are lots of other tools out there! We’ve come up with a great list of mobile apps for note-taking, studying, planning, task management, focus, and course content. Come check it out!

Presented by the Academic Success Center and the Writing Assistance Center. The Brown Bag Workshop Series covers a different topic every Wednesday at 12:00 PM. For more information contact Gwen McCrea at gmccrea@nvcc.edu or 703-575-4708. You can find a description of all the workshops in the series at http://blogs.nvcc.edu/asc/programs-and-services/workshop-series/brown-bag-workshop-series/.

Brown Bag Workshop: Get It Done! Avoiding Procrastination

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Wednesday, November 11 @ 12:00 pm
AA-229

traffic stop sign that reads "Stop Procrastinating"

Do you often find yourself rushing to complete assignments on time, even though you had time to do them earlier? Are you concerned about the amount of work required in college courses? Come to this workshop to learn about why people procrastinate, and to get tips and strategies for avoiding procrastination and maintaining focus on the things that are important to you.

Presented by the Academic Success Center and the Writing Assistance Center. The Brown Bag Workshop Series covers a different topic every Wednesday at 12:00 PM. For more information contact Gwen McCrea at gmccrea@nvcc.edu or 703-575-4708.

Brown Bag Workshop: Writing Literary Analysis Papers

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Wednesday, November 4
12:00 pm
updated location: AA-196

puppy wonders "what is literary analysis?"

To analyze literature, you need to look at all the elements of the work, including plot, theme, imagery, setting, characters, tone, and point of view. Analyzing literature will help you develop critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Attend this workshop to learn what to do when your professor assigns a literary analysis paper so that you can write with confidence.

Presented by the Academic Success Center and the Writing Assistance Center. The Brown Bag Workshop Series covers a different topic every Wednesday at 12:00 PM. For more information contact Gwen McCrea at gmccrea@nvcc.edu or 703-575-4708.

Brown Bag Workshop: Writing Compelling College Application Essays

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Wednesday, October 28 @ 12:00 pm
AA-229

The Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland

Tell your story!

Do you have a college application deadline hanging over your head? Essays are an important part of the college application process, and many students aren’t sure how to write them. This workshop will offer tips and tools for telling your story in the most compelling way.  We’ll also review sample application questions and essays.

Presented by the Academic Success Center and the Writing Assistance Center. The Brown Bag Workshop Series covers a different topic every Wednesday at 12:00 PM. For more information contact Gwen McCrea at gmccrea@nvcc.edu or 703-575-4708. You can find a description of all the workshops in the series at http://blogs.nvcc.edu/asc/programs-and-services/workshop-series/brown-bag-workshop-series/.

Brown Bag Workshop: Resilience – What Is It & What Can It Do for Me?

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Wednesday, October 21 @ 12:00 pm
AA-229 Conference Room

tree bent in wind

Resilience, or the ability to keep going after experiencing setbacks, helps people succeed in all areas of life. It is also a characteristic that you can build and strengthen. In this workshop, we will identify skills that contribute to resilience and work with concrete tools and strategies that you can use to improve your responses to problems that you might encounter.

Presented by the Academic Success Center and the Writing Assistance Center. The Brown Bag Workshop Series covers a different topic every Wednesday at 12:00 PM. For more information contact Gwen McCrea at gmccrea@nvcc.edu or 703-575-4708. You can find a description of all the workshops in the series at http://blogs.nvcc.edu/asc/programs-and-services/workshop-series/brown-bag-workshop-series/.

Brown Bag Workshop: Organizing and College/Work/Life Balance

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Wednesday, October 14 @ 12:00 pm
AA-229 Conference Room

to do list with "everything" written on it

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the papers, assignments, deadlines, books, and appointments that you, as a college student, need to keep track of, this workshop is for you! We’ll discuss strategies for organizing your time, organizing your coursework, and fitting school–with all its demands–into the rest of your life. We will also have specific organization tools for you to pick up and look at, so you can decide if they will help you stay organized.

Presented by the Academic Success Center and the Writing Assistance Center. The Brown Bag Workshop Series covers a different topic every Wednesday at 12:00 PM. For more information contact Gwen McCrea at gmccrea@nvcc.edu or 703-575-4708. You can find a description of all the workshops in the series at http://blogs.nvcc.edu/asc/programs-and-services/workshop-series/brown-bag-workshop-series/.