Study Skills Workshops & Tutoring

LSC study skills tutors facilitate workshops, visit classes, and offer drop-in study skills tutoring sessions throughout the semester. If you would like a study skills tutor to facilitate a session for your group or stop into a class you teach, contact us to set it up!

Study Skills tutors can help with:

  • Figuring out a plan to study for your upcoming prelim or to complete your class project
  • Helping you and your classmates organize your group work and manage partner-based projects
  • Managing your schedule and making plans that will help you stay (or get) on track to finish your semester successfully
  • Learning about evidence-based methods for studying, note-taking, and time management & figuring out which of these strategies will work best for you
  • Discovering the best methods for learning from your digital course materials
  • Pointing you toward the best resources and support services at the LSC and throughout Cornell

Spring 2024 Workshops & Tutoring Hours

Study Skills Drop-In Tutoring

Every Thursday while classes are in session, 6:00-8:00 p | Tatkon Center, RPCC 101

Our open, drop-in study skills tutoring hours are a general resource for all Cornell undergraduates. Consider stopping by if you are trying to get organized around a big project; or if you’re figuring out how to study for an upcoming prelim; or if you want some help getting your academic to be more organized and manageable.

 

Prelim Prep, Study Tips and Time Management

Tuesday February 13, 4:30-5:30 p | Barnes 200

Sponsored by FGLI (First-Generation and Low-Income Student Support)
Mike Chen from the Learning Strategies Center (LSC) will offer tips and strategies to study smarter for prelims, balance your workload, and manage your time and procrastination. This workshop is sponsored by FGLI (First-Generation and Low-Income Student Support).

 

Prep for Prelims

Tuesday February 20, 6:30-7:30 p | Tatkon Center, RPCC 101

Prelims are getting underway, so join the Learning Strategies Center’s peer-tutors for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn about effective strategies for managing your time and preparing for upcoming projects and exams. You’ll learn about evidence-backed studying techniques that have been tested and recommended by other Cornell students – and you’ll work with your peers to think about which study strategies could work best for you. All students from all majors and colleges are welcome to join.

 

Gear Up for Finals

Monday April 8, 6:30-7:30 p | Tatkon Center, RPCC 101

With only a month of classes left, it’s time to start thinking about how you are going to prep for finals. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll reflect on what you’ve done this semester and what you have left to do. Then, the peer-tutors from the Learning Strategies Center will help you come up with a personalized plan for completing your semester successfully. All students from all majors and colleges are welcome to join.

 

Finish Strong

Thursday May 2, 6:30-7:30 p | Tatkon Center, RPCC 101

With finals fast approaching, now is a great time to learn about the most effective strategies for studying efficiently and effectively. This interactive workshop will be led by peer-tutors from the Learning Strategies Center – we will demonstrate some techniques for getting the most out of your studying time and will help you make a plan for finishing the semester strong. All students from all majors and colleges are welcome to join.

 

Study Skills Tips from LSC Tutors

Check out our study skills tips Youtube Playlist here!  Hear from LSC peer experts on academic success, preparing for exams, self-care, asynchronous classes, back to back or clustered exams, Zoom fatigue, and more!

How do I…

  • Work more efficiently?
  • Get more sleep?
  • Prepare better for prelims?
  • Manage Procrastination and Distractions?
  • Write papers without pulling all-nighters?

If you have ever asked yourself these questions, then request a study skills peer facilitated workshop, and get tips on how to perform better and get more done with less stress!  Contact us (learningstrategiescenter@cornell.edu) to get your unit, department, club, group, etc. set up!

 

Cornell University is committed to ensuring access for all students.  For disability accommodations please contact the Learning Strategies Center (learningstrategiescenter@cornell.edu or 607-255-6310) as soon as possible.  Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.