Testimonial Category: Student

It was super accessible, and I could understand everything, and it was very helpful—perfect for easing into university life.

I loved how interactive and supportive the environment was—genuine enthusiasm and a wealth of new strategies made the session incredibly beneficial.

I was able to do some of my most productive work with the group. I also enjoyed the pre- and post-writing chats with group members. So many graduate students feel isolated on campus. This is often the one place like-minded students can get together and write productively.

Prior to university, I had never considered studying in a group to yield productive results. In spite of this, I wanted to find ways to be involved, so I decided I would go and see what a Study Hub would be like. The Study Hubs facilitated my ability to finish coursework, and also ended up…

The workshop on reading in graduate school was outstanding and it has totally changed how I approach my reading lists and notetaking. That was really helpful.

The most helpful technique was learning from the perspective of assessments in a course. Not spending energy trying to dig deep on every concept but focusing on testable material was a great tip that helped me focus my efforts on the stuff that counts.

Time blocking was very useful to make sure I don’t let time pass by procrastinating and I have a clear understanding of what will be done during the block of time. The use-of-my-commute-time strategies were also helpful because it’s something I never learned before. Finally the Feynman technique was helpful because I was finally able…