Academic Skills Development
Learning Center Study Skills & Resources
The Learning Center strives to foster the enhancement of academic skills and abilities to assist students in becoming independent learners by providing USF students with support through one-on-one coaching appointments, workshops, and online resources.
2018-2019 Learning Center Academic Skills Development Initiatives [PDF]
For more information, please stop by The Learning Center in Gleeson Library, Room G03 (Lower Level) or contact us at 415-422-6713 or lwsc@usfca.edu.
Learning Center academic skills coaches are available to meet one-on-one with any USF undergraduate or graduate student to discuss academic skills and strategies, including (but not limited to):
- prioritization & time management
- structured study time
- note-taking & critical reading
- test-taking
- selecting main ideas
- motivation & goal-setting
- stress management
- learning styles & preferences
- organization
- procrastination
- ...and more!
To schedule an individualized Academic Skills Coaching appointment, please log in to our centralized scheduling system.
Submit an evaluation of your Academic Skills Coaching experience here
(after your appointment)
Requested Workshops
Learning Center staff can facilitate workshops on course-specific topics and skills, including time management, study skills, procrastination, test-taking skills, note-taking techniques, motivation & goal-setting, and reading strategies. To request a Learning Center workshop, please fill out our request form.
DonTALKS
Want to learn more about time management, test-taking skills, and more...on your own? Be sure to check out our free webinar series, DonTALKS, which cover an array of techniques you can use to better yourself as a present student and future professional.
Time Management Resources:
- 7-Step Goal Setting Worksheet: 7-Step Goal Setting.pdf
- The 7-Day Study Plan
- PDF (to print): 7-Day Study Plan.pdf
- Excel (to download): 7-Day Study Plan.excel
- Google Drive (to view): SAMPLE 7-Day Study Plan
- Prioritization Parts I and II.pdf
- The Power of Zero.pdf
Organization:
Stress Management Resources
Test Prep: Positive Thinking Exercises:
- Positive Thinking Exercise #1: Positive Contradictions.pdf
- Positive Thinking Exercise #2: Flash Cards
- Positive Thinking Exercise #3: Positive Inventory
- Positive Thinking Exercise #4: Controlled Breathing
- Positive Thinking Exercise #5: Dealing with the Fear Response
- Positive Thinking Exercise #6: Muscle Relaxation
- Positive Thinking Exercise #7: Rehearsing the Test
Additional Test-Taking & Exam Preparation Resources:
- VARK Learning Style Questionnaire
More resources are on their way! Please check back soon.
Websites & Applications
- Nursing: Your Best Grade HESI Exam Study site
- Chemistry: The Chemical Touch app
- Microeconomics: Microeconomics support app
- Nursing: HESI A2 Pocket Prep app
- Nursing: HESI A2 Practice Test app
- Foundations of Geometry: Khan Academy, Geometry site
Additional Tools and Services
- OnlineSchools.Org: Guide for College Level Tests
- Evernote: Keep Tabs on Everything
- Remember the Milk: Electronic Reminders
- Free Mind: Free Mind Mapping Software
- Mnemonics: Index of Popular Mnemonics
- Chegg: Online Study Community
- VassarStats: Statistics Computation Tool
- Connexions: Online Learning Community
- Online College Courses: Free online courses from the world's leading universities
- Study Hacks: Student success advice blog by students for students
- OCW Finder: Database of open course ware
- Study Blue: The online home for your class notes, flashcards, and course materials