Study Skills

The Study Skills (SS) program is offered to help you improve your studying habits and give any tips needed in certain studying areas!

The SS program consists of working with students to help identify problem areas in time management, note-taking, concentration, test-taking, and more. We then work with students to help them develop their own personal learning strategies.

Contact Us:

guts-ss@rso.wisc.edu

Study Skills Appointments

One-hour long, 1-on-1 advisory appointments are available with our study skills advisors. These free appointments aim to identify areas of development specific for each student and help them develop their own personal strategies to grow.

There are many topics we can discuss with you, including:

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.

Note-taking

Examples may include matching note-taking methods to your learning style, organizing your notes, using your notes to study for exams, 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, final paper writing strategies, etc.

Procrastination and Accountability

Examples may include goal setting, habit tracking, productivity tips.

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.

Scheduling Appointments

Brynne Boeck

Hi, my name is Brynne and I am currently a sophomore studying Genetics and Genomics as well as Neurobiology. If you could use some assistance in study skills – be it time management, motivation, procrastination, or anything else – I would be happy to give you some advice! Please schedule an appointment so we can work together on any skills you could use some assistance on. I look forward to working with you!

Schedule an Appointment with Me

Saket Dhore

Saket is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science. He is one of our Study Skills Coordinator. Some of his hobbies include Soccer, Pool, reading etc.

Schedule an Appointment with Me

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Study Skills Tips

Building a Weekly Schedule | GUTS Tip
Having a weekly schedule is key to success. There are a few different ways that you can go about creating a weekly schedule. Although creating a weekly schedule before the semester starts is beneficial, it’s never too late to create a schedule to help you get on track!
How to Reduce Test Anxiety | GUTS Tip
Test anxiety can be difficult for many students. While it may be unrealistic to try to eliminate test anxiety completely, one can certainly work to reduce it. We will discuss some tips to reduce test anxiety in this article.
Active Reading Strategies | GUTS Tip
The best reading strategies are those that involve active reading. Active reading means reading to understand the material’s relevance for your needs. Follow these tips below to learn new active reading strategies!
Exam Preparation | GUTS Tip
It’s true what they say: exam preparation is the key to success. However, that’s really only true when you have the proper tools and strategies. Follow these tips below to get the most out of your study session and ace your exams!
How to Combat Procrastination | GUTS Tip
In this article, we will be discussing how to identify the causes of procrastination and the solutions to combat your procrastination. After figuring out why you are procrastinating, you can start to build your own plan to solve the problem.
Creating A Study Space | GUTS Tip
Creating a study space in the comfort of your own home is always an important habit to form, but it is especially crucial during this pandemic. The pandemic has been negatively impacting everyone’s study habits. From procrastination, to poor time management, all the way to ineffective study strategies. Luckily, one of the first steps you can take to get back in the right direction is to create a study space. An effective study space has the potential to kickstart your other study habits for the better.