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Are you hungry for academic success? Check out our Fall 2025 skill building workshop series created specifically for Exploratory Studies students! Click on the workshop title to jump down to the date, time, and description. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

August 27 at 6:00 pm: Boilermaker Basics

September 4 at 6:00 pm: Full Steam Ahead: Organization, Study Skills, and Time Management!

October 22 at 6:00 pm: Eat That Frog: Turning Procrastination into Focus, Creativity, and Academic Success!

November 3 at 6:00 pm: Demystifying grad school: Is it for you?

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Boilermaker Basics

Free pizza for all attendees!

When & Where: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in WALC, room 2007 (Google Maps)

What you'll learn: This workshop will help students feel more settled and confident about navigating life at Purdue, covering topics ranging from using the Scheduling Assistant to add or drop classes, scheduling advising appointments, accessing academic help resources, and other useful new student tips!

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Full Steam Ahead!

Organization, Study Skills, and Time Management

Free pizza for all attendees!

When & Where: Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in WALC, room 2088 (Google Maps )

What you'll learn: This workshop will cover specific strategies to help students stay organized by managing their time and workload. Students will also learn how to study, take notes, and prepare for exams more efficiently. It will include a student panel for questions.

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Eat That Frog!

Turning Procrastination into Focus, Creativity, and Academic Success

Free pizza for all attendees!

When & Where: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in WALC, room 2088 (Google Maps )

What you'll learn: If procrastination is holding you back, this workshop helps you create a roadmap to academic success. Based on the principles in Brian Tracy's international best-selling book, "Eat That Frog!", you will learn to:

• Identify your biggest, most important tasks ("frogs")
• Develop concrete time management and productivity skills
• Prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring that the most impactful work gets done
• Build the decision-making, discipline, and determination necessary to stay on track