Learning Services and Graduate Student Life present “Maximizing Productivity during Graduate School,” a workshop series designed specifically for George Mason graduate students. We know you have limited time and are balancing school along with multiple life commitments. In these workshops, learn how to make the most of the time and energy you have while working toward your graduate degree.
To view upcoming workshops in this series, visit the Graduate Student Life Event page. All sessions will be held virtually on Zoom.
Graduate School Reading Strategies
Start the academic year strong with the most popular workshop in the Maximizing Productivity During Graduate School series. In the Graduate School Reading Strategies workshop, learn techniques for reading research articles, texts, and other literature to increase comprehension and apply knowledge more efficiently.
Graduate School Note Taking Strategies
Note-taking is an essential study strategy that enhances attention and supports comprehension of complex material. Effective notes help supplement memory and can be used to create review guides when preparing for exams. During this workshop, participants will learn practical strategies for active listening, note-taking, and reviewing material afterward.
Time Management
Managing your time effectively is essential for academic success and overall well-being. This workshop will introduce practical time management strategies to help you use your time more efficiently and better balance studying with other commitments.
Overcoming Procrastination
Do you find yourself constantly putting off projects, assignments, or commitments? You may be caught in the “not now, later” trap. Learn the reasons why you might be putting off your work and strategies for how to break out of the procrastination cycle.
Understanding the Pitfalls of Perfectionism
While perfectionism seems like a worthy trait to have because it involves hard work and meticulousness, it has its downsides. Pursuing perfection is stressful and time consuming and can actually result in poor academic performance. This session will explore the perils of perfectionism and assist participants in setting more realistic goals.
Motivation and Goal-Setting
If you are feeling overwhelmed with a project, thesis, or dissertation and don’t know where to start, join us at for the Motivation and Goal-Setting workshop. This workshop will help you think through the big projects you have ahead and plan out smaller goals to make steady progress toward completion.