Using the McMaster Student Absence Form (MSAF) for missed academic work
There are two pathways for reporting missed work and requesting relief 1. Online McMaster Student Absence Form (MSAF) This is...
What you need to know about contract cheating as a university student
Contract cheating, the process of hiring a third-party company to complete your assignment, is a growing business scam. Companies target...
Finding the right study spots on campus
There are many great spots on campus for a variety of types of studying and it is important that you...
Ways to organize your time in university
Today, I will be focusing on organizing your time and using time pockets outside of class to get some studying...
“Self-talk (a poem inverse)” (2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest)
This written piece was a winning submission (third place) for the 2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest. The 2022 theme was "potential."
In-person exams aren’t as scary as you think
This year, we’ve learned that many of you might feel anxious or overwhelmed about in-person exams. For example, in a...
“Bated Breath” (2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest)
This written piece was a winning submission (second place) for the 2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest. The 2022 theme was "potential."
“horn of plenty” (2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest)
This written piece was a winning submission (first place) for the 2022 Academic Skills Writing Contest. The 2022 theme was "potential."
Managing your time with a weekly study schedule
It's easy to get overwhelmed when trying to balance course work, extracurriculars, free time and any other commitments you may...
Study smarter with active study strategies
Studying is much more than just memorizing. Make the most of your study time with active study strategies.
Mastering multiple-choice tests
Multiple-choice tests can be overwhelming — but they don't have to be! Improve your performance in these tests by addressing...
5 strategies to improve your academic and personal well-being
"New term, new me." We've all said it before. And most of us have learned that sticking to our resolutions...
Let’s chat about resilience: Responsibilities, relaxation and realistic thinking
What does resilience mean to you? Resilience, to me, means staying true to your feelings and working with them accordingly....
Let’s chat about resilience: Program decisions, planning and pandemic pets
What does resilience mean to you? To me, resilience means never giving up. Not giving up when things get hard,...
It’s okay (and helpful) to talk about failure
Failure and setbacks impact us all. Resilience is what happens when we keep going in spite of these challenges.
Summer prep for fall success
Asking for help early is key to success in university. Regardless of learning ability, all students should take advantage of...
“My Golden Sun” (2021 Academic Skills Writing Contest)
This written piece was a winning submission (first place) for the 2021 Academic Skills Writing Contest. The 2021 theme was "comfort."
“(comfortindiscomfort)” (2021 Academic Skills Writing Contest)
This written piece was a winning submission (second place) for the 2021 Academic Skills Writing Contest. The 2021 theme was "comfort."
“It’s Okay.” (2021 Academic Skills Writing Contest)
This written piece was a winning submission (third place) for the 2021 Academic Skills Writing Contest. The 2021 theme was "comfort."
Top exam tips for Winter 2021
There are a lot of tips being shared these days — some may be relevant to you, while others may...