Academic Skills

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    Not sure how to prepare for finals? Watch this two-minute video to learn some helpful tips! ÌýMore suggestions to help you prepare and perform your bestTake care of yourselfÌýby getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and
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    How to engage with remote and online courses Taking courses online and/or remotelyÌýcanÌýbe a challenge.ÌýChanging between various modes of learning requires modifications to your learning strategies and task management, so we want to
  • [video:https://youtu.be/gA1ozCyPmto] Ìý Scott Raile, academic advisor for first-year students in the College of Arts and Sciences, walks you through the way our registration experience changes for first year students who are completing their
  • One of the essential skills for thriving in college is the ability to create an effective study group. When study groups work well, you gain a diverse perspective on your class content, which can help you learn new ways to approach problems and
  • A socially distancing Chuck Plunkett News Corps class takes place in the Center for Academic Success and Engagement during the first week of classes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic at the University of Colorado Boulder. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)
    The transition from your first year of college to your second is a big one—congratulations! For many students, the first year of college is a time of change, self-discovery, gaining independence, exploring and becoming part of learning and social
  • Protect Our Herd socially distanced class at the University of Colorado Boulder. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)
    [video:https://youtu.be/7g4zOAwAtKA] Ìý Have you met with your academic advisor this school year? With registration season coming up, many students are focused on choosing fall courses, but academic advising can help with so much more than just
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    Congratulations to the two students who won $20 gift cardsÌýfor sharing their semester calendars! As your first exams ramp up, check out these resources on how to prepare: Three essential exam skills. Exam seven day study plan. Believe in
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    As we start the new semester, we wish you a renewed sense of hope, a fresh perspectiveÌýand strong focus.ÌýThe A&SÌýAcademic Advising and Coaching staff look forward to meeting with you throughout the year. We have a few time-tested
  • Your finals guide to prepare for exams
    How to stay motivated during finals [video:https://youtu.be/FDLBAiX7N0s] Preparing for final exams can feel momentous and overwhelming. It is hard enough to remember a fullÌýsemester's information
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    Canvas is ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä’s online learning platform, and a big part of academic success at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä is learning how to use it. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, more course content than ever is delivered to students via Canvas.ÌýWhether you are new to ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä
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