Student Success
Learning Plan Reflection
General Information:
Name: Keerat Kaur Student Number: 169024693
Program: General Bachelor of Science Year: 3
Home Faculty: Science Type of Petition: Third Attempt at MA 103
and CP 104
To be filled in after meeting
Learning Consultant Name:
Meeting Date:
Section 1: Assess Factors Related to Your Success
Review the list below and mark each item that may have limited your success in the past or
may impact your success moving forward.
Common Factors that Impact University Student Success
Physical illness or injury Substantial family commitments
Financial problems Alcohol or other substance abuse
Dating or other relationship issues Mental Health Issues
Housing or roommate concerns Unclear of program/major interests
Trouble with friendships Lack of motivation or meaning
Homesickness Racial, religious or other diversity
issue
Trouble sleeping or lack of sleep Distracted by technology/gaming
No career goals Substantial work commitments
Coach, teammate, or colleague issues Long commute to campus
Distractions from problems at home Other:
List and describe 1-3 areas of challenge that have impacted your academic success in the
past. You can elaborate from the list of common factors above. (1-2 sentences each).
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Section 2: Study Skills Assessment
List and describe three strengths that have helped you succeed academically in the past.
(1-2 sentences each).
1. Organizing important course dates (test, quizzes, exams, presentations, etc..) on
calendar at start of the year
2. Being one week ahead in course content, allows to me prepare/brief myself for
upcoming lessons.
3. Watch videos or do several activities to reinforce the concepts learned in the course (i.e.
practice questionnaires, flashcards, watching examples completed by professionals, etc).
Also attending tutoring sessions to help me understand lecture materials.
Review the list of skills and strategies below and identify the areas you struggle most with.
Rank them from 1-8 with 1 being the area that needs the most improvement.
Strategies & Resources for Academic Success
Goal Setting 5 Motivation and Attitude 1
Note Taking and Reading Strategies 8 Time Management and Procrastination 3
Exam & Exam Anxiety Strategies 6 Connecting with Campus Resources 3
Concentration and Study Strategies 4 Health and Wellness 2
Balancing extracurricular activities 7 Balancing work/volunteer hours 7
Section 3: Action Plan for Academic Success
Choose the top four impacts, skills, or strategies that you would like to work on. Outline
the resources you will use and steps that you will take this term to make improvements.
#1: Example: Time management (remove this example to complete your first action item)
Goal: specific goal related to time management
Resources to help you achieve your goal:
Example: Visit Student Success Services
Example: Book a time management coaching appointment
Example: Use online resources
Action Plan & First Step:
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What specific actions will to take to achieve this goal?
#2:
Goal: Create realistic and attainable goals for everyday tasks to help me keep good morale
and be on the path to my long-term goals
Resources: Laurier advisors , Academic Skills Workshop
Action Plan & First Step
- Contact the university's career services to schedule a session. Discuss your interests,
values, and aspirations. Seek advice on aligning academic and career goals.
- Identify a specific academic area for improvement. Set a SMART goal for the semester and
break it down into weekly tasks. Use university-provided planners or goal-setting apps
- To help with consistency, apply a reward system. I enjoy dining out rather than cooking at
home, therefore, if I complete my weekly tasks, I can splurge on a bought meal rather than
homemade food.
#3:
Goal: Reduce procrastination and improve time management skill for better academic
performance
Resources:
- SI session - Peer Tutoring
- Online Time Management apps
- Academic Skills Workshop
Action Plan & First Step:
- Journal my procrastination tendencies to identify common themes and areas for
improvement.
- Break down larger tasks into smaller, more manageable steps. Set realistic deadlines for
each subtask.
- Develop a weekly schedule that includes dedicated time for studying, breaks, and leisure
activities. Use productivity tools and the university-provided planner.
- Implement the Pomodoro Technique, consisting of 25-minute focused work sessions
followed by a 5-minute break.
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- Attend a workshop to learn effective time management strategies, including goal setting
and prioritization.
#4:
Goal: Prioritize my health and wellness by going to the gym, eating well and focusing on my
mental health
Resources:
- Student health services
- Fitness and recreation center at Laurier
- Meal Planning apps
- Counselling services
Action Plan & First Step:
- Contact the university counseling services to schedule an appointment. Regularly check in with
a counselor to discuss stressors, anxiety, or any mental health challenges.
- Evaluate my current physical activity levels and create a manageable fitness routine,
incorporating activities I enjoy (sports and yoga).
- Utilize university fitness centers or join campus sports clubs.
– Evaluate my sleep patterns. Establish a consistent sleep schedule, aiming for 7-9 hours per
night by restricting phone usage after set time. Create a relaxing bedtime routine and minimize
screen time before sleep.
- Attend workshops on stress management, mindfulness, and overall well-being offered by the
university
