Accessible Learning Services has developed a series of workshops and other resources to support students' academic success. Topics include time management, note-taking skills, memorization techniques, test-taking strategies, and more.
Workshops
All students are welcome, however drop in space is limited. We ask that you sign up here in advance so we can plan for a larger space if possible.
In addition to our in-person workshops, we are pleased to offer online resources below for self-guided learning opportunities.
Looking for something you don’t see? Email accessible.learning@acadiau.ca to request additional resources or suggest a topic.
Study Coach Sessions
Looking for help with a range of academic success skills? Sign up for a Study Coach session! This is a 1-on-1 meeting with an upper-year student (Peer Educator) with a range of knowledge around academic skill building, including:
- Time management
- Managing Procrastination
- Note taking
- Academic reading
- Study tips and techniques
- Test taking and exam preparation
- Identifying additional academic resources
Study Coach sessions are available to any Acadia student who is looking to develop skills to help achieve academic success. These sessions focus on skill building–learning how to learn–and are not subject specific.
Questions? Contact Kate Johnstone, Accessible Learning Support Advisor
- Looking for support with writing? Check out the Writing Centre.
- Looking for information on tutoring 's free academic help centres? Check out the Tutoring site.
Study Skills
- Study Skills: Preparing for Class (PDF)
- Study Skills: More than Note Taking (PDF)
- Overview of Note Taking Types (PDF)
- Note Taking Template: Annotated Style (PDF)
- Note Taking Template: Cornell Method (PDF)
- Abbreviations for Notetaking (PDF)
- The Pomodoro Technique (Study Technique) (PDF)
Organization and Time Management
- Create a Weekly Schedule (PDF)
- Weekly Schedule Template (PDF)
- To Do List: 3-Day Template (PDF)
- Motivate Yourself (PDF)
- Procrastination Solutions Worksheet (PDF)
Wellness
General inquiries:
Email: accessible.learning@acadiau.ca
Tel: 902.585.1823, 902.585.1291
Fax: 902.585.1093
Testing inquiries:
Email: accessible.learning@acadiau.ca
Tel: 902.585.1605, 902.585.1649
Grants inquiry:
Email: gillian.hastey@acadiau.ca
Tel: 902.585.1823
Workshops & academic support:
Email: kate.johnstone@acadiau.ca
Tel: 902.585.1520
Office location:
Rhodes Hall, Rooms 111 - 115, 207, 207A
21 University Avenue
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6
Office Hours:
Academic Year: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm