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World language courses at UVA are popular and fun for students across the University. At the same time, once the semester is underway, students sometimes feel surprised by the demanding nature of the

Post authored by Christy Rotman, College Life Skills Coach at the University of Virginia,
March 2022

Students often share their struggles to focus both in and out of the classroom and how they feel

by Christy Rotman, UVA College Life Skills Coach

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

by Christy Rotman, UVA College Life Skills Coach

See Part 1 of this series here.

Explore your WHY

We procrastinate for all kinds of reasons. Understanding the reason or the WHY behind your

by Christy Rotman, College Life Skills Coach at the University of Virginia

“Everyone procrastinates, but not everyone is a procrastinator.” – Dr. Joseph Ferrari, psychologist

According to Dr

by Christy Rotman, UVA College Life Skills Coach

Participating in a study group can be one of the most efficient and effective ways to spend your study time. The format allows you to elaborate

by Christy Rotman, UVA College Life Skills Coach, [email protected]

*Not sure what office hours are, what they are for, or why students use them? Click here to read Part 1 of this blog post!

Offic

by Christy Rotman, UVA College Life Skills Coach, [email protected]

Office Hours may be a new thing for students when they start at UVA or college in general. Here at UVA office hours are not just

Faculty office hours and drop-in peer support