Support Seminars
On this page, you can find the support activities organized by the Student Support Centre to support a full learning experience.
Student Support Activities in 23/24 Autumn Semester
Orientation Week Seminars
| Date&Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 30.08 at 14.00-15.00 | A-121 | "Time Management" - Career Counsellor Kadri Pakaste |
| 30.08 at 15.00-16.00 | M-225 | "Mental Health Well-being" - Psychologist Janno Pajupuu |
Freshmen Discussion Panel
| Date&Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 27.09 at 13.30 | A-447 |
"Freshmen Discussion Panel" - Psychologist and Counsellor for Students with Special Needs |
Student Support Centre Week
| Date&Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 30.10 at 12.00 | Astra Researchers' Forum | Mobility impairment imitation game. Discover how to navigate the university campus for those with mobility impairment! Join the imitation game! |
| 30.10 at 14.15-15.45 | A-213 (Computer class in the Study Centre) | "Practical information search and reference management software" - Academic Library Specialist Kristi Mets-Alunurm |
| 31.10 at 15.15-16.15 | A-006 | "Looking a job or internship?" - Career Counsellor Kadri Pakaste |
| 1.11 at 11.00-14.00 | Astra Researchers' Forum |
Career Fair |
| 1.11 at 12.00-14.00 | S-116 |
Introduction to therapy dogs. (in EST) Meeting therapy dogs. |
| 2.11 at 14.15-15.15 | A-121 | "Coping with anxiety" - Psychologist Janno Pajupuu |
Support Activities in 22/23 Spring Semester
Mental health seminars
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Date/Time |
Location |
Topic |
|
08/02 14:15-15:15 |
S-232 |
"Agonizing anxiety and crushing worry" - seminar on anxiety disorder and depression In the seminar, you will learn more about what is anxiety disorder and depression. You will become more aware of the different forms of manifestation and symptoms of these diagnoses. You will also be introduced with different copying strategies for overcoming them and to get to know how to suport a person in need who is suffering from it. |
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23/03 14:15-15:15 |
A-006 |
"Graduation and copying with exam anxiety" Graduation and exams are a part of university studies that often cause excessive tension and anxiety in students. In the support seminar, we will talk about what anxiety is, why it occurs, and practical tips will be introduced to help you cope with exams and graduation stress more easily. |
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13/04 14:15-15:15 |
ZOOM |
"Agonizing anxiety and crushing worry" - seminar on anxiety disorder and depression In the seminar, you will learn more about what is anxiety disorder and depression. You will become more aware of the different forms of manifestation and symptoms of these diagnoses. You will also be introduced with different copying strategies for overcoming them and to get to know how to suport a person in need who is suffering from it. |
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27/04 15:15-16:15 |
Zoom |
"Graduation and copying with exam anxiety" Graduation and exams are a part of university studies that often cause excessive tension and anxiety in students. In the support seminar, we will talk about what anxiety is, why it occurs, and practical tips will be introduced to help you cope with exams and graduation stress more easily. |
Career seminars
|
Date/Time |
Location |
Topic |
|
06/02 13:15-15:15 |
A-006 |
"Looking for an internship" The seminar is intended for those students who need to find the internship on their own. During the seminar, there will be introduction to various options how to start the process of searching for an internship. |
|
06/03 14:15-15:15 |
A-006 |
"How to start a job search?" In the seminar, we will talk about the job search process - the basics of creating a CV and motivation letter, job search options, preparation for a job interview. |
|
16/03 14:15-15:15 |
A-006 |
"Everyone has 24 h a day, but I don't have enough time" In the seminar, we will discuss the concept of time, talk about "time robbers" and introduce effective time management techniques. |
Study skills seminars
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Date/Time |
Location |
Topic |
|
20/02 14:15-15:15 |
A-006 |
"I can change the learning" - study skills seminar In the seminar, we review what you already know about learning and analyze how you can learn more effectively |
|
03/03 14:15-15:15 |
S-243 |
"The balance of mental health and learning motivation in the graduation spiral"* In the seminar, we are looking for a balance between mental health and study motivation, so that we can still receive the diploma at the beginning of the summer. |
|
14/04 14:15-15:15 |
Zoom |
"The balance of mental health and learning motivation in the graduation spiral"* In the seminar, we are looking for a balance between mental health and study motivation, so that we can still receive the diploma at the beginning of the summer. |
|
18/04 14:15-15:15 |
Zoom |
"I can change the learning" - study skills seminar In the seminar, we review what you already know about learning and analyze how you can learn more effectively |
Discussion panel for students with special needs
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Date/Time |
Location |
Topic |
|
08/03 16:15-17:15 |
Zoom |
Assistive technology to not fall down the rabbit hole |
Thesis writing seminars
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Date/Time |
Location |
Topic |
|
21/03 14:15-15:45 |
Zoom |
Support seminar for thesis writing I
|
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28/03 14:15-15:45 |
Zoom |
Support seminar for thesis writing II
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Support Activites in 22/23 Autumn Semester
Discussion panels with freshmen
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Date/Time |
Location |
Name |
|
27/09 14:30 |
T-305 |
Discussion Panel with Freshmen in Russian |
|
04/10 16:00 |
ELU space (Mare 3. floor) |
Discussion Panel with Freshmen in Estonian |
|
06/10 16:00 |
ELU space (Mare 3. floor) |
Discussion Panel with Freshmen in English |
"Effective Studying" support seminars
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Date/Time |
Location |
Topic |
|
15/11 14:15-15:45 |
Zoom |
Practical use of Academic Library
|
|
22/11 14:15-15:45 |
Zoom |
How to manage the studies effectively
|
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29/11 14:15-15:45 |
Zoom |
Academic Literacy
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