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Graduating this year and wondering what you are going to do with your degree? Feeling anxious about life after university or unprepared for an uncertain job market?

Attend this career development support group facilitated by a Career Counsellor to build a peer support network and confidence as you prepare to embark on the next chapter of your life!

The group is open to students from any program who will graduate in 2026 and are available to meet in person on the Studley campus on Mondays from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for 5 sessions from Feb. 2 - Mar. 9 (excluding Reading week).

Register on MyCareer Events Calendar (mycareer.dal.ca)

Registration Deadline: Jan. 23, 2026 (go to that date to find event)

Do you have an exam, in-class writing assignment, or interview where you will need to write quickly? Do you want to speed up your writing process? Join us for this workshop where we’ll practice techniques for writing quickly and clearly!
Find out more about our services and workshops: https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/academic-support/writing-and-study-skills.html
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Do you need some strategies on how to prepare for tests and exams? This workshop will help you develop a systematic approach to answering essay exam questions. Exam writing strategies can be applied to any discipline. No registration required.

Date: Friday, December 5
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
Location: Mona Campbell, room 2107

Find out more: https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/academic-support/study-skills-and-tutoring.html

Do you feel that you have an overwhelming number of tasks to complete? Would you like to learn how to be able to make effective and realistic daily and weekly goals? Come learn how goals affect our motivation, priorities, and success! No registration required.

Date: Thursday, December 4
Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Location: Online

Find out more: https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/academic-support/study-skills-and-tutoring.html

Do you feel unmotivated? Are you having difficulty getting tasks started or following-through on goals? Would you like to learn strategies that can help build your motivation to get things done? This workshop will help you recognize your areas for potential growth and give you practical tips to help improve your motivation skills. No registration required.

Date: Wednesday, December 3
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Location: Online

Find out more: https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/academic-support/study-skills-and-tutoring.html

Ever wonder if you are capturing the key points of a lecture, figuring out what's important and what isn't? Do you understand the concepts presented in lectures? Do you know how to take effective notes in class? This workshop will help you understand the importance of lectures and help you develop a systematic approach to note taking. No registration required.

Date: Monday, December 1st
Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Location: Online

Find out more: https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/academic-support/study-skills-and-tutoring.html

If you are trying to find a balance with your school, work, and life commitments, you won't want to miss out on this! This workshop will provide you with practical tips to help you manage your time well, set goals, and eliminate procrastination. No registration required.

Date: Friday, November 28
Time: 10:30-11:30 AM
Location: Online

Learn more: https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/academic-support/study-skills-and-tutoring.html

Do you highlight your text so much it glows? Are your textbooks still in their original plastic cover? And how are you managing your 500-page reader? This workshop will show you how to read with purpose and help you to use your course textbook/reader to study more effectively. No registration required.

Date: Wednesday, November 26
Time: 10:00-11:00AM
Place: Mona Campbell 1201

Find out more: https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/academic-support/study-skills-and-tutoring.html

Do you have trouble concentrating? Do you wish you would remember more of what you read? This workshop will identify and discuss strategies that will help make it easier for you to process, understand, and remember class material. No registration required.

Find out more: https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/academic-support/study-skills-and-tutoring.html

Do you need to deliver an oral presentation for class? Are you having trouble organizing your talk? Are you nervous about presenting to a group? This workshop will give you tips on choosing your topic, organizing your material, using visual aids, and delivering your presentation. No registration required.

Find out more: https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/academic-support/study-skills-and-tutoring.html