Our study advisors organize groupsessions that can help you with study-related topics. Check out the different workshops per theme.
Each subject involves a significant amount of study material to process. An important part of this material is your lecture notes.
After completing this session, you will know...
- how best to prepare for, during, and after a lecture.
- how to take notes that are easy to study from.
- how to use lecture recordings.
Are you a procrastinator? Do you feel you can never stick to a schedule? Then this workshop is for you.
After attending this group session, you will know...
- when it is best to start planning.
- what kind of planning suits you best as a student
- how to plan.
A course, a textbook, a PowerPoint presentation. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the amount of study material? And are you wondering how AI tools can help? Then this session is for you.
After attending this group session, you will know...
how to easily combine different types of study material
how GenAI can help you tackle study material more efficiently
Schematising. It is an effective method for remembering study material better, but it does require some practice.
After attending this group session, you will know...
which types of diagrams best suit your study material
how to select keywords for creating a diagram
how to use AI effectively for creating a diagram
Do you feel like you'll never be able to remember your study material? Do you wonder how much time you need to set aside for revision? Then this session is for you!
After attending this session, you will know...
• how to use your memory wisely while studying
• why spaced practice is important and when it is best to revise your study material
• what retrieval practice is and how you can apply it
• which useful techniques you can use to revise your study material"
This session is not offered in the second semester of 2025-2026. If you feel a need for guidance concerning this specific topic, please feel free to contact us at guidance@vub.be
Sign up for this session if you would like to take a closer look at your writing process.
After following this group session you will know...
- how you can take the reader along in your story.
- how to justify your choices.
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how to avoid plagiarism.
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how to build a clear structure for your text
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how to formulate a problem statement with research questions
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how to choose a suitabel research method
Check also our offer on this topic during the "Long night against procrastination".
IThis session is not offered in the second semester of 2025-2026. If you feel a need for guidance concerning this specific topic, please feel free to contact us at guidance@vub.be
This session is not offered in the second semester of 2025-2026. If you feel a need for guidance concerning this specific topic, please feel free to contact us at guidance@vub.be
Are you a procrastinator? Not sure how to draw up a realistic study schedule? In this workshop, you will learn how to create a personalised exam schedule. Be sure to bring your exam timetable with you.
After attending this group session, you will know...
- whether it is better to study subject by subject or to alternate between subjects.
- when you should start revising.
- how to create a revision schedule that suits you.
How do you approach different types of examinations? After attending this group session, you will know...
- How to keep stress under control
- What to do if a higher pass mark is applied
- How to best prepare for an oral examination
- How to best prepare for a multiple-choice examination