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!

All workshops will be held in the Academic Support Center (ASC), Main Building, Room M-M01Q.

Spring Semester 2019

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, February 11, 2019 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 4, Sunday, February 17, 2019 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Choose a Major You Love and Prepare for an Amazing Career

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

• Week 7, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Week 11, Sunday, April 14, 2019 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Take Responsibility, Own Your Decisions

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

• Week 3, Wednesday, February 13, 2019 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 12, Sunday, April 21, 2019 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, February 10, 2019 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 6, Monday, March 4, 2019 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Week 7, Wednesday, March 13, 2019 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 10, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 12, Monday, April 22, 2019 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Week 13, Sunday, April 28, 2019 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, February 20, 2019 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 6, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Week 8, Sunday, March 17, 2019 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 9, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 13, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 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, February 12, 2019 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 6, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 8, Monday, March 18, 2019 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Week 9, Sunday, March 24, 2019 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, March 10, 2019 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 1, Wednesday, January 30, 2019 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 10, Monday, April 8, 2019 11:00 a.m.-12:00 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, February 19, 2019 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 8, Wednesday, March 20, 2019 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 10, Sunday, April 7, 2019 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Week 11, Monday, April 15, 2019 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Week 13, Monday, April 29, 2019 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Developing a University Mindset

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

• Week 2, Tuesday, February 5, 2019 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 5, Monday, February 25, 2019 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, February 18, 2019 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Week 9, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Health and Wellness for Better Grades

Develop health eating habits and an exercise routine suitable for university.

• Week 5, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 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, March 3, 2019 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Week 10, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 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, February 24, 2019 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 11, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Public Speaking

Learn about speech development and ways to overcome the challenges of public speaking.

• Week 5, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 7, Monday, March 11, 2019 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Climbing the Ladder from Academic Probation to Dean’s List

Learn strategies for success at AUS from a student who has successfully moved from academic probation to the Dean’s List.

• Week 8, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 9, Monday, March 25, 2019 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Self-Care and Stress Reduction

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

• Week 2, Monday, February 4, 2019 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Week 12, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 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.