This week we are focusing purely on helping you get over the line on exams and assignments and putting in place some really good sessions to help you perform to your best. Take a look and see what you need to help you through the last few weeks before Christmas and keep the motivation up!
Wishing you all a well-deserved wonderful break and plenty of badly-needed fun over the festive period!
Warm Regards,
Claire
EXAM BOOTCAMP SERIES - DEC 14TH - DEC 17TH
A series of live webinars to prepare you for upcoming online exams
Day:Event:Time:
Monday 14th Dec Revision Strategies 10:30 - 11:30
(Optional Study Session 12:00 - 13:00)
Learn strategies for building a revision checklist, maximising your available study time and
learning complex material at the first webinar of the week, facilitated by Student Learning. Join an optional online supervised study sessionafterwards from 12:00 - 13:00.
Enrol here and then click on the 'Monday' tile to get the event link.
Tuesday 15th Dec Motivation for Exams 10:30 - 11:30
In this session Deirdre Moloney, Senior Student Support Officer, will bring a group of
students together to discuss how to build and maintain motivation in the run into exams.
Enrol here and then click on the 'Tuesday' tile to get the event link.
Wednesday 16th Dec Managing Exam Stress 10:30 - 11:30
Get simple tips and techniques to help manage feelings of stress and overwhelm in the
build up to exams at this webinar, facilitated by DCU Senior Counsellor Ruan Kennedy.
Enrol here and then click on the 'Wednesday' tile to get the event link.
Thursday 17th Dec Exam Performance 10:30 - 11:30
(Optional Study Session 12:00 - 13:00)
Learn how you can perform to your best on exam day. Senior Occupational Therapists
Susan Madigan and Euan Kelly will focus on navigating the exam paper and maximising
time. Join an optional online supervised study sessionafterwards from 12:00 - 13:00.
Enrol here and then click on the 'Thursday' tile to get the event link.
Interested in attending any of the above events? Enrol here to get the links!
As well as links to the above Exam Bootcamp webinars (Dec 14 - 17), you will also find a range of self-guided resources on revision strategies, motivation, exam stress management and exam performance, that are available 24/7.
Enrol here now and check it out!
DISCOVER DCU STUDY SKILLS COURSES
In addition to the Exam Bootcamp Loop Page, you will also find great exam support resources on DEVELOP, including the Discover DCU study skills series.
Discover Exam Success is a short interactive course which will introduce you to the tools and skills you need to succeed in your exams.
It's a great way to kickstart your study routine and to set yourself up for success! You can get it here.
In need of some study inspiration?! Hear the revision strategies that work best for DCU students during exam time, in the short video below...
Enrol on the Exam Bootcamp Loop Page now to get links for all of the above webinars and to access to the range of exam resources!
Resources will be available to access 24/7 so please take a look at what's available in your own time.
The very best of luck to you all in your exams!!
For more information on Student Support Services visit the SS&D website here.
General Student Advice queries:
Chat: using the 'Ask' button on My DCU
Email: to student.support@dcu.ie
Phone: 01 700 7165 to speak with a Student Adviser
