Our students often did very well in high school and arrive at UVA to find that the coursework challenges them in new ways. Whenever you struggle in a class, you should speak with the instructor or teaching assistant. Beyond that, we have several other resources available to help with everything from calculus to paper-writing to time management. Some of these, such as StudentLingo and Lynda.com, are available online 24 hours per day.
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Explore your WHY
We procrastinate for all kinds of reasons. Understanding the reason or the WHY behind your procrastinating habit is another great strategy to help you make change. Since …
“Everyone procrastinates, but not everyone is a procrastinator.” – Dr. Joseph Ferrari, psychologist
According to Dr. Ferrari, author of Still Procrastinating: The No Regrets Guide to Getting It Done, only 20% of adult men and women are procrastinators – people who procrastinate …
We have prepared several guides designed to help students adjust to distance learning. You will see communications and web resources related to technology and housing considerations elsewhere. The resources below are related more specifically to the shift from life as …
Do you have a huge project, paper, exam, or task looming over you? Are you feeling unsure how to begin? Overwhelmed? Scared of not completing the task? Often when we have large tasks, it is difficult to know how or …
Aim for progress, not perfection. Changing your behavior is hard; if you’ve been a chronic procrastinator for years, it’s unlikely that you will be able to wake up tomorrow and convince yourself that from now on you will do every …
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We understand that students are in the middle of adjusting to living arrangements and other aspects of life in unanticipated …
Still searching for the major you love? Don’t worry that you aren’t on Grounds – you can do a lot remotely!
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As you adjust to working and learning away from Grounds, you should also consider how you’ll communicate with your faculty …
What is an Association Dean?
To facilitate academic advising, every student in the College of Arts and Sciences is placed …
CAELC offers English as a Second Language services at the University.
For students in Engineering, the Office of Undergraduate Programs provides information, assistance and guidance to undergraduate engineering students as well …
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