Academic Achievement
Workshops and Seminars
Drake offers a variety of workshops and seminars throughout the school year to bring you the tips, tricks, skills and confidence you need to make the most of your Drake experience, both inside and outside the classroom.
Drake Reality Series
This series of workshops, based on reality TV and covering diverse topics, is held in Olmsted throughout the fall semester. Click here to download a PDF with this year's workshop information.
Extreme Makeover: Time Management Edition
Learn how to plan for exams and large projects and still have time for fun!
Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?
Discover the most effective ways to study for exams and prepare for assignments.
Deal or No Deal: Test Taking Skills
This session will help you understand Drake exams and learn to DEAL with them.
Drake’s Got Talent: Understanding Registration
Breeze through registration with the skills you learn during this seminar.
Dancing with the Faculty: How to Talk with Faculty
Master the moves you need to effectively talk with faculty.
The Biggest Loser: Procrastination
Has procrastination caused you to miss out in life? Learn how to stop procrastinating and become the biggest “winner.”
Survivor: How to Survive Finals Week
Worried about finals? Learn how to prepare for finals week and come out a winner.
Brought to you by Drake Academic Achievement
To schedule specialized programs for your group, contact Chrystal Stanley.
