Dennis Learning Center

Happy Summer Break, Buckeyes ☀️
Take time to rest, recharge, and celebrate all you’ve accomplished this year.
Stay motivated, Buckeyes ❤️🩶

Summer courses are fast-paced and require consistent effort from the start !

To stay on track:
• Review your syllabus early and note all key deadlines
• Set a weekly schedule to keep up with assignments and readings
• Attend class regularly and engage with course material
• Ask questions and seek support as soon as challenges arise
• Prioritize rest and time management to avoid burnout

Staying organized and consistent will help you succeed throughout the term.

This graphic breaks down how to approach multiple-answer exam questions.

Read the prompt carefully and notice when it says “select all that apply.”
Go through every answer choice before selecting anything.
Choose all options that are correct — there may be more than one.
Before submitting, review your selections to make sure nothing was missed.

Example:
Headache ✓
Increased thirst ✓
Runny nose ✗

Small details matter — that’s where points are lost and gained.

Retaking a class doesn’t define you. What you do next does.

If you’re planning to retake a course, this is your chance to approach it differently and set yourself up for a better outcome.

The graphic shows a repeating arrow symbol in the center. The top text reads, “Retaking a class next semester?” The bottom text reads, “Retaking ≠ Failing,” followed by “Workshop • April 29 • Online” and “Details + sign up in caption.”

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Retaking College Courses: Your Roadmap to Success is an online workshop that helps students reflect on their previous attempt, build more effective study and time management strategies, and create a clear plan for a stronger outcome.

Register here:
https://dennislearningcenter.osu.edu/workshops/register/

Image Description:
A scarlet poster from The Ohio State University Dennis Learning Center titled “How to Make a Practice Test.” The graphic includes three steps: asking your professor, mimicking the test format, and timing yourself, with simple icons and a clean layout.

Studying smarter doesn’t always mean studying longer… sometimes it means studying like it’s the real test 🧠✨

Here’s how to create your own practice test:

1. Ask Your Professor
Don’t overthink this — just send a quick, respectful email asking about the exam format or if they have any sample questions. You can ask things like:
• “Will the exam be mostly multiple choice or short answer?”
• “Are there any topics you recommend focusing on?”
This helps you study with direction instead of guessing.

2. Mimic the Format
Once you know the structure, recreate it.
If it’s multiple choice → make your own questions or use Quizlet
If it’s short answer → write out responses (not just in your head)
If it’s mixed → do both
The goal is to make your brain practice the same way it’ll perform on the exam.

3. Time Yourself
This is the part people skip… and it matters.
Sit down, no distractions, and actually time yourself like it’s the real test.
This helps with pacing, focus, and test anxiety so nothing feels unfamiliar on exam day.

Practice like it’s real → perform like it’s nothing 📝💯

Waiting until the due date = stress later. A better strategy is setting your own earlier deadlines so you stay ahead and in control.

Try this today:
Write down the task clearly
Set an earlier due date (your “real” deadline)
Set reminders to keep yourself on track
Break it into starter steps so it feels doable
Tell someone your deadline for accountability

This approach helps you turn big assignments into manageable progress instead of last-minute pressures.

POV: Justin Bieber is also trying to pass finals

The image shows Justin Bieber performing on stage, edited in front of The Ohio State University Dennis Learning Center website with the “Register for a Workshop” page visible. The text “More details in the caption!” appears at the bottom.

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Workshop season isn’t over yet. These are your last chances this semester to build a finals plan and study more effectively:

Keys to Strategic, Confident Test Taking
Where: 210 Younkin
When: April 17 at 3:00 PM

Great Minds Work Together: Planning Effective Study Groups
Where: Online
When: April 20 at 4:30 PM

Use Your Brain! Memory Tools for Effective Studying
Where: Online
When: April 20 at 5:30 PM

Retaking College Courses: Your Roadmap to Success
Where: Online
When: April 29 at 12:00 AM

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You can also get support outside of workshops:

1:1 Academic Coaching
Meet with a coach to create a personalized finals study plan, stay accountable, and use strategies that fit your schedule.

Motivation Monday
Where: Ohio Union, Buckeye Commons
When: Mondays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Who: All students, drop in anytime
April 20 session: Make your finals 5-day study plan

Register for workshops:
https://dennislearningcenter.osu.edu/workshops/register/

Image Description:
A red background with a subtle pattern. In the center, a light gray rounded box reads “Reset Sunday,” followed by “Reset Your Week for Success” and “Read the caption to learn more” with a downward arrow.

Reset Sunday Is Here !!!

If your week felt unorganized or all over the place, this is your time to fix it before Monday hits.

Keep it simple:

• Write everything down
Get it out of your head so you can actually see what you’re working with.

• Choose what actually matters
Not everything needs your energy at once.

• Start something small tonight
Even 15–20 minutes makes a difference.

This isn’t about being perfect.
It’s just about being a little more prepared than last week.

Image Description:
A red background with a subtle pattern. In the center, a light gray rounded box reads “Reset Sunday,” followed by “Reset Your Week for Success” and “Read the caption to learn more” with a downward arrow.

Reset Sunday.

If your week felt unorganized or all over the place, this is your time to fix it before Monday hits.

Keep it simple:

• Write everything down
Get it out of your head so you can actually see what you’re working with.

• Choose what actually matters
Not everything needs your energy at once.

• Start something small tonight
Even 15–20 minutes makes a difference.

This isn’t about being perfect.
It’s just about being a little more prepared than last week.

🎓✨ Happy Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week! ✨🎓
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible GTAs who make a difference in our classrooms and beyond
Shoutout to Io, Minso, Vanessa, and Yaolan, the amazing GTAs behind ESEPSY 1259! Your dedication, passion, and support don’t go unnoticed.
Thank you for being outstanding teachers, thoughtful scholars, and genuine supporters of student success 👏
We’re so grateful for everything you do at the Dennis Learning Center!