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COUN 7: Blueprint for Success in College and Career

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COUN 7: Blueprint for Success in College and Career

This text is designed to show how to be successful in college and in career preparation focuses on study skills, time management, career exploration, health, and financial literacy. An exploration of the sociological, physiological, psychological, and intellectual factors that impact student’s academic and personal success over a lifetime.

Author
Dave Dillion
Publisher
Grossmont College
Source
LibreTexts
License
CC BY
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
Contents· 71 sections
  1. 01: Launch
  2. 1.01: Passion
  3. 1.02: Whats College For
  4. 1.03: Words of Wisdom - The Student Experience
  5. 1.04: Choosing A College To Attend
  6. 1.05: Words of Wisdom- Practice Practice Practice
  7. 1.06: Evolution To College- Becoming A College Student
  8. 1.07: Speaking The Language of College
  9. 1.08: Words of Wisdom- Why So Many Questions
  10. 1.09: Planning A College Schedule
  11. 1.10: Navigating The College Website
  12. 1.11: Words of Wisdom - These Are the Best Years of Your Life
  13. 1.12: Assessment Testing
  14. 1.13: Words of Wisdom- With a Little Help from My Friends
  15. 02: Time Tools and Study Environment
  16. 2.01: Time Management Theory
  17. 2.02: Words of Wisdom- Time Is on Your Side
  18. 2.03: Time Management Reality
  19. 2.04: World View and Self-Efficacy
  20. 2.05: Procrastination
  21. 2.06: Words of Wisdom- Can You Listen to Yourself
  22. 2.07: The Basics of Study Skills
  23. 03: College Level Critical Thinking and Reading
  24. 3.01: Words of Wisdom- Thinking Critically and Creatively
  25. 3.02: Comprehending College Level Reading by Using the Reading Apprenticeship Approach
  26. 3.03: Getting the Most Out of Your Textbooks
  27. 3.04: Reading Textbooks
  28. 3.05: Context Clues and Close Reading for Literature
  29. 04: Listening and Note-Taking
  30. 4.01: Preparation for Note-Taking
  31. 4.02: Taking Notes in Class
  32. 05: Memory Principles and Techniques
  33. 5.01: Memory
  34. 5.02: Concentration and Distraction
  35. 06: Test-Taking Strategies
  36. 6.01: Pre- Mid- and Post-Test-Taking Strategies
  37. 6.02: Test-Taking Strategy Specifics
  38. 07: Career Exploration
  39. 7.01: Words of Wisdom- Its Like Online Dating
  40. 7.02: Resumes and Cover Letters
  41. 7.03: Interviewing
  42. 7.04: Words of Wisdom- Learn What You Dont Want
  43. 7.05: The Big Picture
  44. 7.06: Career Paths
  45. 7.07: Words of Wisdom- What Do You Enjoy Studying
  46. 7.08: College Majors
  47. 7.09: Professional Skill Building
  48. 7.10: Career Development
  49. 7.11: Words of Wisdom- Transferable
  50. 7.12: Networking
  51. 08: Social Interaction and Diversity
  52. 8.01: Socializing
  53. 8.02: Words of Wisdom- Fighting for My Future Now
  54. 8.03: Diversity and Accessibility
  55. 8.04: Campus and Student Life
  56. 8.05: Cultural Competency
  57. 09: Health
  58. 9.01: Nutrition
  59. 9.02: Exercise
  60. 9.03: Sleep
  61. 9.04: Substance Abuse
  62. 9.05: Stress
  63. 9.06: Mental Health
  64. 9.07: Words of Wisdom- Failure Is Not an Option
  65. 9.08: Sexual Health
  66. 9.09: Safety
  67. 10: Finances and Resources
  68. 10.01: Words of Wisdom- Something Was Different
  69. 10.02: Beyond Tuition- Understanding College Expenses
  70. 10.03: Hidden Money- Scholarships
  71. 10.04: College Resources