X-Academic Transition (X-ACT)
Flourishing Foundations Pillar #3: Academic Transitions (X-ACT)
This peer-led workshop series will help you develop and enhance learning skills and strategies.
Learning at university draws on many of the skills you already have, but even so, it takes some time to learn how to succeed in your classes. This pillar of the Flourishing Foundations program will help you develop and enhance the learning skills and strategies you will need to be successful in your first year at StFX. Topics include time management, using a syllabus, using Moodle, academic integrity, academic regulations, studying, coping with stress, and how to connect with campus resources.
The six-week program developed by the Student Success Centre and the StFX Health and Counselling Centre is delivered by upper-year students. Registration is open to any first-year student at StFX, including incoming transfer students.
If you successfully complete the program, you will be invited to select one from a list of incentives. The list will include bonus marks in one of your courses that is participating in the program, and other academic incentives including an hour of free tutoring. Students who successfully complete the program will also be entered into a draw to win one of many prizes, including a kayaking trip and gift cards!
At the end of this program, you will be able to…
- Identify and practice learning strategies that can enhance your academic performance.
- Understand the resources available to assist you in developing the coping and resilience skills to maintain mental well-being during your studies.
- Decide when and how to seek help with academic and personal matters.
- Build connections with your peers and with campus support communities.
Weekly Themes
Week 1: Time Management
Week 2: Study Strategies
Week 3: Coping
Week 4: Academic Regulations
Week 5: Academic Integrity
Week 6: Critical Thinking
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up for X-ACT?
- Navigate to the Moodle home page (https://moodle.stfx.ca/login/index.php).
- Sign in with your username (it is the first part of your StFX email address without the @stfx.ca so x2011abc if your email was @email) and password. It is the same username and password that you use to log in to your StFX webmail.
- Search at the bottom of the home page for “X-ACT”.
- Select an arts, science, or business section that fits your schedule.
- Click the self-enrolment icon. (If it’s missing, that section is full.)
- If you are running into trouble registering online, or if no section fits your schedule, visit https://bit.ly/3TsK6hp and select your preferred section. If you need assistance, email @email and indicate what section would fit, to be placed on a waiting list.
Not sure where to access your webmail login? Look for the information below, included in your acceptance package:
What will happen at X-ACT?
Students will learn about StFX academic and the opportunities that exist on campus.
Research shows that incoming students who make an early connection with staff and resources are more likely to succeed in their first year of study. You will have a chance to learn about the different resources and opportunities that will help make your academic journey successful.
Students will meet their peers & student leaders.
When you join us for X-ACT you will be assigned to a student leader who will facilitate your group workshop sessions. They will also spend time sharing information about the campus resources available to help you in first year and beyond.
X-ACT involves a number of activities that will offer you the chance to establish friendships, develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in first-year, and connect with peers.
What are the incentives?
Students who successfully complete the program by attending at least 5 of 6 sessions, will select ONE from a list of incentives. They can either apply a grade incentive to one of their Fall term courses participating in the program, or they can select from a list of alternative incentives (e.g., 1 hour of free tutoring in a course of their choice). All students who successfully complete the program will also be entered into a prize draw.
Is my course offering bonus grades to students who complete the program?
Is my course offering bonus grades to students who complete the program?
Who will be leading the sessions?
X-ACT will be facilitated by upper-year student leaders from your faculty. The students were selected because they have demonstrated a history of success at StFX. They are eager to build connections with new students and help them meet their potential.
I am having trouble registering on Moodle.
If you are running into trouble registering online, or if no section fits your schedule, visit https://bit.ly/3TsK6hp and select your preferred section. If you need assistance, email @email and indicate your preferred section.
None of the sections fit with my schedule.
Students who are unable to register for the program because of scheduling issues, or who have other questions should contact the Student Success Centre at @email.
Can upper year students participate?
While the program is designed for incoming students (including transfers students), upper year students who are interested can contact the Student Success Centre @email for information about participating.
Contact
Bloomfield Centre
5555 Union Place
Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Canada
