Want to learn new study strategies? Attend ASC workshops.

ASC workshops are available to all AUS students. Attend eight different ASC Study Skills Workshops during your time at AUS and receive an AUS certificate!

Location of all workshops: ASC, Main Building, Room M-M01Q

Fall Semester 2018

Transitioning from High School to University

Explains how university is different from high school and provides tips to adjust to university life.

• Week 3, Monday, September 17, 2018 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 4, Sunday, September 23, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Choose a Major You Love and Prepare for an Amazing Career

Will help students choose a suitable major, love what they study, and prepare for their career.

• Week 7, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 11, Sunday, November 11, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Take Responsibility, Own Your Decisions

Focus will be on how your thinking, actions and the choices you make today have an impact on your future and lifestyle.

• Week 3, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 12, Sunday, November 18, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Time Management and Procrastination 

Covers techniques for time management, such as organization, scheduling and avoiding procrastination.

• Week 3, Sunday, September 16, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 6, Monday, October 8, 2018 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Week 7, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 10, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 12, Monday, November 19, 2018 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Week 13, Sunday, November 25, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Motivation and Goals

Learn how to set goals, stick to them, and stay motivated when things get tough.

• Week 4, Wednesday, September 26, 2018 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 6, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Week 8, Sunday, October 21, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 9, Monday, October 29, 2018 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 13, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Study Skills and Note Taking

Covers effective ways to study and take notes to maximize efforts.

• Week 3, Tuesday, September 18, 2018 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 6, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 8, Monday, October 22, 2018 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Week 9, Sunday, October 28, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Effective Reading Strategies and Concentration

Explains how to concentrate while reading or studying and helps students develop effective reading strategies to improve their memory and learning.

• Week 7, Sunday, October 14, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Must-Know Resources for Success at AUS

Covers resources and services available to students at AUS to help them succeed in university.

• Week 5, Monday, October 1, 2018 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 10, Sunday, November 4, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Test Taking Strategies and Managing Anxiety

Covers strategies for taking tests and learning how to reduce anxiety related to test taking.

• Week 4, Tuesday, September 25, 2018 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 8, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 10, Monday, November 5, 2018 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Week 11, Monday, November 12, 2018 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Week 13, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Developing a University Mindset

Learn about the Growth Mindset and get empowered to gain more out of the university experience.

• Week 2, Sunday, September 9, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 11, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Awesome Apps

Introduces students to useful smartphone/tablet applications that will make studying and university life easier.

• Week 4, Monday, September 24, 2018 311:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 9, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Health and Wellness for Better Grades

Will help students develop health eating habits and an exercise routine suitable for university.

• Week 5, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 3:30-4:30 p.m.

How to Rock Your Group Project

Covers strategies and tips on how to work well with classmates and get the most out of group projects.

• Week 6, Sunday, October 7, 2018 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Week 10, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Learn to Say “NO” Guilt-Free

Learn to prioritize your commitments and say NO to distractions and people without feeling guilty.

• Week 5, Sunday, September 30, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 11, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Public Speaking

Focus will be on speech development and how to overcome challenges of public speaking.

• Week 5, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 7, Monday, October 15, 2018 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Climbing the Ladder from Academic Probation to Dean’s List

Conducted by a student who has successfully moved on from academic probation to the Dean’s List. Students will learn strategies for success at AUS.

• Week 8, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 9, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Self-Care and Stress Reduction

Will help students prioritize self-care and learn new skills and techniques to cope and manage stress.

• Week 2, Monday, September 10, 2018 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 12, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Binu Ibrahim at bibrahim@aus.edu or +9716 515 2180.