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Ridgeback Ramp-Up: Academic Literacy

Developing a University Mindset

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Why Mindset Matters

University is about knowing yourself and adapting

  • Be self-aware
  • Stay flexible
  • Adjust when needed
  • Use your strengths
  • Bounce back from challenges

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What Is Self-Awareness?

Know your Strengths, Weaknesses, and Emotions

  • Understand yourself better
  • Manage stress and emotions
  • Make smarter decisions
  • Bounce back from challenges

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Putting in the Work

Who am I?

What are my strengths?

How do I work?

Where do I belong?

What do I contribute?

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Learning from Experience

  • Concentrate on your strengths
  • Work on improving your strengths
  • Challenge intellectual arrogance
  • Learn from mistakes and successes.

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When things go wrong, do you reflect or move on?�

Habit Check

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Ridgeback Ramp-Up:

Academic Literacy

An academic skills and literacy guide to support your university transition.

Written by: Lidya Salim & Sarah Stokes

What You’ll Learn

  • Solve problems
  • Stay organized and confident
  • Study effectively

Access the book via the link or scan the QR code.

https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/leap/