Looking to make lasting connections with your instructors and peers? Whether it鈥檚 office hours, group work, peer mentorship, or academic supervision you want to learn more about, there's something for everyone.
Not sure where to start?
Office hours
How do I prepare for going to office hours? What actually happens in a meeting during office hours? These resources will answer these questions and more to help you feel confident in meeting with your instructors.
Resources
- Office hours 101 (PDF)
Connecting with instructors
Beyond helping with course material, creating and maintaining connections with your instructors can help your sense of community and help you navigate the university as an institution. These resources can help guide you through connecting with instructors in a variety of contexts.
Resources
- How to connect with instructors on-campus聽 |聽Comment 茅tablir des liens avec les enseignants sur le campus (PDF)
- How to connect with instructors online聽 触听 Comment 茅tablir des liens avec les enseignants dans le cadre de cours en ligne (PDF)
- How to maintain connections with instructors聽 触听 Comment maintenir des liens avec vos enseignants (PDF)
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- How I Learn Best: Tips from 海角社区 students on connecting with instructors (WEBSITE)
Group work
How do I make group work less... bad? Set you and your group up for a smooth collaborative experience by using these resources.
Resources
- Getting started in group work | Comment d茅marrer le travail en groupe (PDF)
- Assigning roles in group work | Assignation des r么les pour le travail en groupe (PDF)
- Study group toolkit (WEBSITE)
- How I Learn Best: Tips from 海角社区 students on working with other students (WEBSITE)
Supervision
As a graduate student, it can take time to learn how to navigate and understand a supervisory relationship. These resources are a starting point for establishing a healthy relationship with your supervisor.
