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Successful Slug Workshops

Successful Slug Workshop Series 

The Successful Slug Workshop Series offers 45-minute workshops to all UCSC students giving them the tools to be successful at UCSC. The topics in the workshop are science-backed best practices for effective, durable learning! What you're taught at the workshops, really works! These workshops are collaborative and ask for student participation and input.

Workshops are student led by LSS Peer Success Coaches who have extensive experience supporting undergraduate students.  

WHAT ARE THE WORKSHOP TOPICS?
In Winter 2025 there will be 6 topics covered in the workshops. The workshops offer a culturally responsive approach to the science of learning. 
At each workshop, you will be introduced to a topic, engage in active learning, be given resources to begin implementing the same day and have an opportunity to learn more if you are interested. 

HOW DO I SIGN UP?
You can register for workshops through TutorHub. Locations and Zoom links are provided below. If you are prompted for a password, the password is "psc".
Any TBD locations will be updated nearer to the date! Students who register will get priority to stay in sessions in the event of high attendance. 

WHEN ARE THE WORKSHOPS?
Workshops are Mondays 12-12:45 PM and Fridays 10-10:45AM. During Week 2, the Note Taking Strategies workshop will be held on a Wednesday All links and locations are listed below.
Successful Slug Workshop Schedule
Winter 2025 Successful Slug Workshop Schedule
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Workshop
Description
Times/Locations
Understanding & Using Your Syllabus
 Break down, understand, and use your syllabus as a tool for success

Mon 1/13 12-12:45PM ARCenter 203

Fri 1/24 10-10:45AM via Zoom
Time Management
 Learn three ways you can manage your time and avoid procrastination/burnout

Mon 1/27 12-12:45PM via Zoom

Fri 1/31 10-10:45AM ARCenter 203
Goal Setting
 Set SMART goals to help you get organized & on track for success

Mon 2/10 12-12:45PM via Zoom

Fri 2/14 10-10:45AM ARCenter 203
Study Skills
 Learn three Successful Slug habits & why active learning helps you learn

Mon 2/3 12-12:45PM ARCenter 203

Fri 2/7 10-10:45AM via Zoom
Note-Taking Strategies
 Learn three note-taking methods and why they work to help you learn

Wed 1/15 12-12:45PM ARCenter 203

Mon 2/24 10-10:45AM via Zoom
Productive Struggle
 Learn why and how making it hard for yourself actually helps you learn

Fri 2/28 12-12:45PM via Zoom

Mon 3/3 10-10:45AM ARCenter 203