In this episode, we chat with Dr. Allyson Hadwin, a professor in the Faculty of Education who teach ED-D 101, Learning Strategies for University Success. Dr. Hadwin shares a wealth of information on how to study effectively, including her top three tips, some misconceptions that students may have about studying, and how to stay (or get motivated) to open that laptop. 

Host: Nicole Crozier

Music: Christopher Warren

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Learning  Strategies for University Success (for-credit course)

Learning strategy library

In this episode, we chat with first-year UVic student Bella Bertrand. Bella is from the east coast of the U.S., and moved to Victoria (along with her twin!) to live in residence this year, quarantining for 14 days along the way. Bella tells us about her quarantine experience, what it's been like to study online, what study practices she's found work for her, how she met her best friend through Instagram, and so much more. 

Host: Nicole Crozier

Music: Christopher Warren

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UVic Pride

In this episode, we chat with Justine Semmens, a learning strategist with UVic's Learning Assistance Program, run through the Centre for Accessible Learning. Justine walks us through the purpose of taking notes, both during lecture and while completing readings. She offers strategies for ensuring your notes are meaningful, helps us understand how we should use our notes once we have them, and offers so much wisdom to help us all study and learn effectively. 

Host: Nicole Crozier

Music: Christopher Warren

Transcript: www.uvic.ca/orientation/stay-connected/

Show notes

UVic's Learning Assistance Program

In this episode, we chat with Rayne Loeffler, a first-year science student currently living in Edmonton, Alberta. She shares what it was like for her to start university online, the adjustments she's had to make in her study habits and her expectations, and how she has connected with peers in this virtual world. 

Host: Nicole Crozier

Music: Christopher Warren

Transcript: www.uvic.ca/orientation/stay-connected

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UVSS Clubs and Course Unions list

UVic Women in Science on Instagram

UVic 2024 on Instagram

Season 2 is about to kick off, with 8 new episodes featuring interviews from first-year UVic students and with UVic staff from a variety of departments. This quick preview of the season will introduce you to what you can expect- and hopefully get you as excited as we are!

Host: Nicole Crozier

Music: Christopher Warren

Transcript available at www.uvic.ca/orientation/stay-connected. 

In this episode, we chat with Peter, an upper-year Indigenous Studies student and the Office Coordinator with the Native Students' Union. He shares his student experience, how he got involved on campus, and how his involvement has helped shape his time at UVic. 

Host: Teresa Sammut

Music: Christopher Warren

In this episode, we chat with Professor Fran Gebhard from the Faculty of Fine Arts, as she shared what her Introduction to Acting class will look like this fall, and her best advice for success with online learning. 

Host: Teresa Sammut

Music: Christopher Warren

In this episode, we sit down with Morgan and Nora, two UVic students enrolled in programs that are almost entirely online (even in non-COVID years!). They share what their programs look like, why they like online learning, and some of their best tips for being a successful online learner. 

Host: Teresa Sammut

Music: Christopher Warren 

In this episode, we chat with Keatton, a current UVic student and Senior Community Leader in residence, and Raquel, a recent graduate a former Community Leader. They share their experiences living in residence, and explain why they love it so much they have spent 3+ years living there!

Host: Teresa Sammut

Music: Christopher Warren

In this episode, we chat with UVic student Nate Ponce, as he shares his experience starting at UVic, getting involved on campus, and becoming the Collective Coordinator for UVic Pride.

Host: Teresa Sammut

Music: Christopher Warren