The General Study Skills program provides free one-on-one appointments for students to learn tips, strategies, and guidance to study more effectively.
During a study skills appointment, students will work with a staff member to identify and problem-solve concerns in the following areas: accountability, concentration and focus, exam preparation, memorization, motivation and procrastination, note-taking strategies, study methods, test-taking strategies, time management and organization.
Contact Us:
Questions can be directed to guts@rso.wisc.edu
Schedule an Appointment
Abbigail: Monday afternoons, Tuesday evenings, and Wednesday afternoons
Jack: Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
Zoe: Friday afternoons
Appointment Topics
Scheduling and Time Management
Examples may include setting up a planner, creating a personalized study schedule, breaking down large assignments into smaller and more manageable segments, prioritizing your work, etc.
Procrastination and Accountability
Examples may include productive fidgeting, goal setting, habit tracking, productivity, check in time to discuss academic progress each week, etc.
Note-taking
Examples may include matching note-taking methods to your learning style, organizing your notes, using your notes to study for exams, etc.
Concentration and Focus
Examples may include tips for refocusing, finding effective study spots around campus or at home, tips for improving concentration and focus in and outside the classroom, etc.
Exam Preparation
Examples may include creating a personalized study schedule for an upcoming exam, creating manageable study goals, providing test-taking strategies students can use during exams, etc.
Memorization
Examples may include strategies for improving your memory, understanding the differences between understanding material vs remembering material, using mnemonics, etc.
Study Skills Appointments
Study Skills Appointment Expectations
Meetings are typically 30-45 minutes in length. Follow up appointments are available and encouraged.
Students can expect personalized meetings about general study strategies, a place to ask questions and reflect on current study strategies, and the opportunity to work through their concerns with study skills in a supportive setting.
It is important to note that the General Study Skills Program does not provide course specific tutoring. If you’re looking for course-specific tutoring, check out our Academic Match and Drop-In webpages for more information.
Prepare for Study Skills Appointment
Ask yourself what your specific concerns are. For example, if you struggle with time management, what about time management is difficult?
Be prepared to discuss your current study strategies. Think about what has or hasn’t worked in the past. For example, do you benefit more from a physical paper-based planner or an online/electronic format?