Stress Less For Exam Success 2013


Stress Less for Exam Success is about exam prep coaching, resources you can access on your own time, and events and activities, all designed to help you feel good and feel prepared.

  1. EVENTS | Tues. Apr. 2

    • 9am-5pm – Wellness Centre drop-in, Irving K Barber Learning Centre 183
    • 11am-4pm – Coaches Corner drop-in, Chapman Learning Commons, Level 3 IKBLC
    • 11:30am-1:30pm – Nurses on Campus, First Nations House of Learning
    • 2pm-4pm – Wii Sports, Global Lounge
    • 3pm-5pm – Timed Writing Workshop, Writing Centre, Ponderosa Annex C
    • 3pm-7pm – Writing Centre drop-in, Chapman Learning Commons, Level 3 IKBLC
    • 4:30pm-7:30pm – Nurses on Campus, Place Vanier Residence
  2. EVENTS | Wed. Apr. 3

    • 9am-11am – Free breakfast from Healthy Minds in the Centre for Student Involvement and Careers (Brock Hall)
    • 9am-5pm – Wellness Centre drop-in, Irving K Barber Learning Centre 183
    • 11am-4pm – Coaches Corner drop-in, Chapman Learning Commons, Level 3 IKBLC
    • 11:30am-1:30pm – Nurses on Campus, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
    • noon-4pm – Jenga and Origami, Foyer IKBLC
    • 2pm-4pm – Wii Sports, Global Lounge
    • 3pm-7pm – Writing Centre drop-in, Chapman Learning Commons, Level 3 IKBLC
    • 4:30pm-7:30pm – Nurses on Campus, Totem Park Residence
  3. EVENTS | Thurs. Apr. 4

    • 9am-5pm – Wellness Centre drop-in, Irving K Barber Learning Centre 183
    • 11am-3pm – Pet Visits, International House
    • 11am-4pm – Coaches Corner drop-in, Chapman Learning Commons, Level 3 IKBLC
    • noon-1pm – Rexercise – Hula Hoops, UBC Bookstore
    • 12:30pm-1:30pm – Live Music, Dodson Room, IKBLC Level 3
    • 3pm-7pm – Writing Centre drop-in, Chapman Learning Commons, Level 3 IKBLC
  4. EVENTS | Fri. Apr. 5

    • 9am-5pm – Wellness Centre drop-in, Irving K Barber Learning Centre 183
    • 11am-4pm – Coaches Corner drop-in, Chapman Learning Commons, Level 3 IKBLC
    • 3pm-7pm – Writing Centre drop-in, Chapman Learning Commons, Level 3 IKBLC

 


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Timed Writing Workshop | TALK TO A STUDENT

  • When: Tuesday, April 2nd from 3pm-5pm.
  • Where: The Writing Centre, Pondorosa Annex C
  • The UBC Writing Centre presents a workshop where a tutor will spend some time introducing best practices for exam writing before leading a practice exam.
    Sign up sheet at the Writing Centre, or email writing.centre@ubc.ca


Exam Prep Coaching | TALK TO A STUDENT

  • Need help setting up an exam study schedule, with your note-taking, or just want to talk your exam plan over with a senior student?
  • The Coaches Corner has free drop-in hours from 11am to 4pm Monday-Friday, and is located on Level 3 in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.  For more information, click here.


Tutoring | TALK TO A STUDENT

  • The UBC Writing Centre offers free writing support for all UBC students. One-on-one tutoring is offered in the following locations: Ponderosa C from 10am-3pm Monday-Friday (by appointment) and Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (3rd floor) from 3-7pm Monday-Friday (drop-in). For more information, click here.
  • AMS Tutoring offers free tutoring on a drop-in basis for 1st year Math, Physics, Biology, Economics & Psychology as well as 1st & 2nd Year Chemistry at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (3rd floor) from 3-7pm Monday-Thursday.
  • Check out our Tutoring Calendar for more information on other services that are offered.


Stress Less Booths | CAMPUS EVENT

  • Wii Sports Tuesday, April 2nd (2pm-4pm), Global Lounge
  • Wii Sports Wednesday, April 3rd (11am-1pm), Global Lounge
  • Jenga and Origami Wednesday, April 3rd (12pm-4pm), Irving K. Barber Learning Centre foyer
  • Rexercise – Hula Hoops Thursday April 4th (12pm-4pm), UBC Bookstore


Pet Visits | CAMPUS EVENT

  • When: Thursday, April 4th from 11am-3pm.
  • Where: I-House
  • Click here to register.


Nurses In Residence | CAMPUS EVENT

  • When: Happening multiple days all over campus
  • Where: Totem, Vanier, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, First Nations House of Learning
  • Nurses from Student Health Service are available to talk about all your health concerns and to help you succeed in your student balance. They offer personalized advice and helpful information on a variety of wellness topics.


Rexercise – Hula Hoops | CAMPUS EVENT

  • When: April 4, noon-1pm
  • Where: Outside of UBC Bookstore
  • Check out our cool obstacle course, and connect with your childhood with our hula-hoops. Could you think of a better way to relieve stress?


Healthy Minds Breakfast | CAMPUS EVENT

  • When: April 3, 9am-11am
  • Where: Centre for Student Involvement and Careers
  • Pancakes with Maple Cinnamon Yogurt and Zesty Blueberry Spinach Smoothie or Tea – delicious!

2 responses to “Stress Less For Exam Success 2013”

  1. Can we have more pet visits please! It really helps with destress. Thanks

  2. Aww, I missed this pet visit too! I never even heard about it! Could we please have more of these and have them better advertised? Could we have them *during* exam period? :)

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