Academic Skills

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Academic Skills

The Academic Skills unit of the Student Success Center offers strategy based support through one-on-one academic coaching, a variety of small-group workshops, and specialized support for PC students who are non-native English speakers. The academic skills staff can help support you throughout your academic journey at Providence College.

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Topics that can be covered during academic coaching and in group workshops include:

  • Time management
  • Procrastination
  • Metacognitive learning strategies
  • Critical reading
  • Note taking
  • Test taking
  • Oral presentation skills
  • The Study Cycle
  • Study tools (flash cards/graphic organizers)
  • Motivation
  • Growth mindset