Improving Concentration

The ability to concentrate, to focus one’s attention exclusively on the task at hand, is essential to learning. Both internal and external distractions can make concentration difficult. This workshop examines these distractions and strategies to enhance concentration. You learn to identify your distractions and develop strategies to eliminate them, practice relaxation techniques to improve focus, and explore other tactics to improve your concentration

Overview of Study Strategies

This workshop explores effective study methods and note-taking techniques. You'll examine how you learn best, explore strategies to capitalize on your learning style, and learn methods to transfer information from short-term to long-term memory.

Organization Skills

Is clutter getting in the way of your academic success? Do you have trouble keeping up with all your papers, texts, e-mails, and assignments for your classes? Come to this workshop to learn techniques to better manage your paper flow and arrange your desk, computer files, and living space in ways that will help you be more efficient and productive. We'll help you develop an individualized plan to meet your unique needs, style, and schedule. Get ready for your classes with a clean sweep!

Thesis Support

This program helps graduate students learn coping strategies and practical tips to get through the thesis-writing process from proposal to defense. Interested individuals may contact Diane Knight at 703-993-2380 to schedule a consultation session.

Motivation and Goal-Setting

Exam Strategies

Crash Course in Academic Skills

Get ready for the year by attending this academic skills workshop before classes begin. This workshop explores good study strategies, effective note-taking techniques, individual learning styles, and ways to be test wise and well-prepared for exams. In addition, you learn skills for successfully managing your time and avoiding procrastination.

Academic Survival Workshop
for Midterms & Finals

Midterms and finals are a stressful time, especially if you’re already behind in your coursework! At this workshop, learn strategies for organizing outlines for your final papers, developing a study plan for your exams, preparing for your presentations, as well as learn how to better communicate effectively with instructors and classmates. In addition, you will explore ways of managing middle and end-of-semester stress and give and receive support from other students. It’s not too late!!

Overcoming Procrastination

Scheduling & Time Management

Do you spend too much or too little time studying? Learn the skills of successful time management and increase your ability to balance study with other activities.