Find Community and Learn How to Learn in University
Are you interested in meeting other students?
Want to learn more about managing your workload at university?
Unsure of the best way to take notes in lecture?
Looking to strengthen your writing skills?
Do you like free food and prizes?
Find community and strengthen learning skills by meeting weekly with other students and Academic Skills Instructors.
Each week, Homeroom will focus on strategies to help you thrive through your semester: managing time and finding balance, reading and lecture hacks, how to write university assignments, and study tips and tricks. Upper-year Trent students and special guests will join us each week to share tips and resources followed by free food and prizes!
We offer this program on Tuesdays and Wednesdays - you can join the day that best fits your schedule. Open to students from ALL colleges!
West Bank Homeroom: Tuesdays at 4pm
East Bank Homeroom: Wednesdays at 4pm
Read more about the Homeroom program!
Fall 2025 Homeroom Schedule
| Topic | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Off Strong: Tips for Time Management at University | West Bank: Tuesday, Sept. 9 @ 4pm - Sign up! East Bank: Wednesday, Sept. 10 @ 4pm - Sign up! |
| Study Smarter, Not Harder: Reading and Notetaking Hacks | West Bank: Tuesday, Sept. 16 @ 4pm - Sign up! East Bank: Wednesday, Sept. 17 @ 4pm - Sign up! |
| Lectures, Labs and Seminars: Participation Tips! | West Bank: Tuesday, Sept. 23 @ 4pm - Sign up! East Bank: Wednesday, Sept. 24 @ 4pm - Sign up! |
| Paper Trails: From Assignment Guidelines to Final Drafts | West Bank: Tuesday, Sept. 30 @ 4pm - Sign up! East Bank: Wednesday, Oct. 1 @ 4pm - Sign up! |
| Avoid the Cram: Study Tips and Tricks | West Bank: Tuesday, Oct. 7 @ 4pm - Sign up! East Bank: Wednesday, Oct. 8 @ 4pm - Sign up! |
| Midterm Reflection: Charting Your Learning Journey | West Bank: Tuesday, Oct. 14 @ 4pm - Sign up! East Bank: Wednesday, Oct. 15 @ 4pm - Sign up! |
Questions? Email Academic Skills