Student Success Workshops - Spring 2020

Emotions arise within ourselves – through our complex brain circuitry that we sometimes call 'wiring.' No one else is responsible for our emotions – we own them, and we must be aware of them in order to manage them, recognize them in others, and develop relationships. When triggered, your brain gets fired up and you might feel afraid, anxious, angry, shocked, or sad. You may also feel happy, joyful, excited, and fulfilled. The hardest work is managing the emotions that get in the way of your best performance.

Are you thinking about getting a Master’s degree or a Ph.D.? Almost all applicants to graduate school must take the GRE test as part of their application process. In this workshop we will uncover the very best tips so that you will be prepared when you take the GRE test.

There are many internships available to college students that will help pay the bills and offer valuable work experience to put on your resume. We review some of the most promising ones, specifically for WSSU students.

Procrastination is something we all do sometimes, but if taken to an extreme, can cause serious damage to your college career. Learn proven methods to reduce procrastination and take back control over your time, and your life!

Valentine’s Day Edition: This workshop addresses sex, communication, and balancing school with love life.

A busy personal life has a direct correlation to your productivity level in school. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for trips, plan personal and school tasks, and become more organized as a individual. You will also explore tips for achieving an effective school/life balance and for taking care of your personal health and well-being.

Learn tips and strategies to improve your public speaking skills. What should you do, what should you not do? Learn how to be prepared and confident when speaking in public.

In this first of a two-part series, we examine some of the ways money can help you to survive. We explore the effects of when money is borrowed (i.e. “debt”) including student loans and credit card use, how and why you should balance your monthly budget, and how and why you should save money.

In this second of a two-part series, we uncover how money can be made to work for you. How can you maximize the money that you do have? What ways can you grow your money to make it last longer? We also look briefly at the most common forms of investments.

Sometimes the idea of meeting new people or being in crowds can be difficult. Come learn and apply strategies to manage anxiety in a healthy way and take steps to be more engaged.

Learn how to read contracts, rental agreements, loan paperwork and other documents you will encounter in life. We will have several sample documents to practice with during the workshop.

Student life can be stressful, but that doesn’t mean you have to let stress take over your life. By incorporating mindfulness and meditation into daily routines, students can not only relieve pressure, but also improve their memory, their focus, and ultimately their grades.

Learn ways to actively make the most out of your summer break. Summer break is a perfect opportunity for you to gain experience through paid or volunteer jobs, internships and other summer activities — learn pursuits that can also demonstrate your sense of responsibility to professors and graduate school admission officers.

This workshop will show you how to develop a strategy for earning money even while you are a college student and look at different opportunities to do so. Learn how to network with business owners who may need part-time employees.

If you currently dislike reading, this is the workshop for you! Learn how to find books you enjoy reading. Discover tips to put down the tech, go offline, and relax by reading for enjoyment. Learn to make reading for pleasure a lifelong habit.

For BOSS Students Only – location TBA.