Write:Study:Focus with Us in Surrey, with Cynthia: 2025-01-21 to 2025-04-01

Dates
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location
Surrey, Fraser Library, SUR 3695 (Student Learning Commons, inside Fraser Library)

All times are Pacific Time Zone (Vancouver, BC, Canada).

Do you find that you focus better when others are focusing around you? 

Are you interested in academic success supports but find that you are too busy to actually schedule a consultation? 

Have you heard about “body doubling”* and wondered about how it works? 

If you answered yes or even “maybe” to any of the questions above, then this program is for you! 

Throughout the spring 2025 semester, come put in some focused writing and/or studying time at the Student Learning Commons (Room 3695, in the Fraser Library, Podium level 3). You will be joined by an SLC Writing Services or Learning Services Coordinator who will be working alongside you as a “body double.” These staff members will be available for quick questions and support during the focused work time. If a more in-depth, one-on-one consultation will be helpful, the coordinator may refer a student to make a follow up appointment. 

*Body doubling is a productivity strategy where you work alongside someone to boost focus and accountability.

Registration for these sessions is not required, but signing up can increase your own sense of accountability! Forgot to sign up: feel free to just drop in! 

These sessions are informal and flexible: students do not need to be able to stay for the full 1.5 hours to participate. 

Meet Cynthia, the Coordinator:

Cynthia (she/her) has been a dedicated member of the Simon Fraser University community since October 2005, joining as the Coordinator of the Student Learning Commons (SLC) at the Surrey campus. In this role, she oversees writing and learning skills workshops and provides students with individual consultations in writing and learning strategies. Working alongside her colleagues at the Burnaby SLC, as well as Graduate Facilitators and Peer Educators, Cynthia is passionate about fostering student growth and success at the undergraduate level.

Cynthia is an active member of the Student Success - Back on Track (BOT) program, contributing to both curriculum development and teaching at the Surrey and Burnaby campuses. With a Master’s degree in Adult Education from the University of British Columbia and certification as a professional life coach, Cynthia brings a wealth of expertise to her work. She is deeply committed to creating spaces of belonging and learning for all students, ensuring they have the tools and support needed to succeed academically and personally.

Facilitator(s)
Cynthia Wright
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