Find Community and Learn How to Learn in University
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Are you a first-year student interested in meeting other students?
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Want to learn more about managing your workload at university?
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Unsure of the best way to take notes in lecture?
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Looking to strengthen your writing skills?
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Do you like free food and prizes?
Find community and strengthen learning skills by meeting weekly with other students and Academic Skills Instructors.
Each week, Homeroom will focus on strategies to help you thrive through your first semester: managing time and finding balance, reading and lecture hacks, how to write university assignments, and study tips and tricks. Current Trent students and special guests will join us each week to share tips and resources followed by free food and prizes!
Join fellow students in your college!
Do you belong to Otonabee or Gzowski College? Join us at East Bank Homeroom on Mondays at 5pm in the Otonabee College Commons!
Do you belong to Traill, Champlain, or Lady Eaton College? Join us at West Bank Homeroom on Mondays at 5pm in the Lady Eaton College Pit!
Registration
Sign up for a spot at East or West Bank Homeroom!
Fall 2024 Homeroom Schedule
| Topic | Date |
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Starting Off Strong: Tips for Your First Week at University |
Monday, Sept. 9 @ 5pm |
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The Learning Cycle: The Secret to Learning at University |
Monday, Sept. 16 @ 5pm |
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Study Smarter, Not Harder: Reading and Lecture Hacks |
Monday, Sept. 23 @ 5pm |
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Paper Trails: From Assignment Guidelines to Final Drafts |
Monday, Sept. 30 @ 5pm |
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Avoid the Cram: Study Tips and Tricks |
Monday, Oct. 7 @ 5pm |
| Midterm Reflection: Charting Your Learning Journey |
Monday, Oct. 28 @ 5pm |
Questions? Email Academic Skills