UConn Connects is an academic recovery program offered by the Academic Achievement Center (AAC) and is designed to provide students with the skills and support they need to become academically successful. By actively participating in UConn Connects, students will be taking an important step towards learning strategies necessary to improve their academic status. Mentors play a vital role in guiding students through this process. Mentors meet weekly with their student(s) to develop an effective academic success plan, track progress and connect them to campus resources. We offer individual and group training for all new mentors. Apply today to be a UConn Connects Faculty/Staff Mentor!
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Feb24AAC Waterbury Workshop - Test Taking StrategiesUConn Waterbury12:30 PM
Realize things to consider when preparing for an upcoming exam to then create a plan. Learn exam format tactics to best approach different types of test questions.
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Feb24AAC Storrs Workshop - Strategies for Deeper LearningStudent Union1:00 PM
Have one go to strategy to study? Want more in your tool belt? This presentation will discuss methods to approach your coursework.
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Feb24AAC Storrs Workshop - Strategies for Deeper LearningRowe Center6:00 PM
Have one go to strategy to study? Want more in your tool belt? This presentation will discuss methods to approach your coursework.
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Feb25AAC Hartford Workshop - Talking to ProfessorsHartford Times Building (Hartford)3:00 PM
Do you know how to effectively communicate with your professor? This workshop will provide strategies to improve your communication skills during office hours, sending emails, and what are the “right” questions that will prepare you for your test.