University Services

Are you studying at University but not getting the high marks you want? Or maybe the workload is too much and you need some help taking control of it. We offer a number of courses specially designed to help University students make the most of their tertiary education.


Note: The Successful Study Skills Programme must be completed before enrolling in other courses. All costs are inclusive of GST.



1: Successful Study Skills Course

University students will initially undergo an extensive study audit on their current study skills and attitudes. Students will have an up front discussion on what they believe their strengths and weaknesses are. From this base the student will be introduced to:

  • Systems and study skill techniques that build on their strengths and overcome their weaknesses.
  • An organisation system that incorporates rewards for achievement of goals.
  • Techniques to put their energy into productive study and by doing so eliminating stress and anxiety.
  • Big Picture Views and how they can be used to create swot notes that allow for a variety of study styles.
  • A system to tap into a deeper mind state that allows information to be put into their long term memory efficiently.
  • Processes that can be used to boost grades in any subject.

All content is covered in three intensive one-hour sessions. This course is a pre-requisite for enrolling in any of the other options. A startup pack containing motivational and learning resources is included.

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2: Study Coach Full Study Tuition

Following on from the Successful Study Skills Course, University students will be supported by an S-Coach who will assist them in implementing and tracking the skills and techniques they have been taught. During twelve one-hour sessions the S-coach will make sure the student takes responsibility for their own learning and eliminating issues such as procrastination. Furthermore, the S-coach will assist the student in:

  • Providing tools to overcome any barrier that could stop them achieving their goals.
  • Fine tuning skills and attitudes that will significantly boost their study productivity.
  • Setting up a tracking and priority system designed to continually improve grades.
  • Implementing the habit of writing revision notes upon completion of a topic.
  • Improving thinking skills and memory triggers while utilising review schedules.
  • Using self-motivation techniques which remove stress and anxiety.

During the 12 one-hour sessions assistance will also be given in writing essays, completing assignments and preparing for exams.

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3: Study Coach Study Management

For students who just want to stay on track at Otago University, these sessions offer an S-Coach who will take them through a step-by-step program to ensure study success. During the weekly half-hour sessions students will:

  • Become more organised and develop time management strategies.
  • Keep their goals realistic and be encouraged to take rewards when they achieve them.
  • Benefit from more effective study techniques.

During the 12 half-hour sessions the student's progress will be tracked with plans in place to ensure they are prepared for exams.


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