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College Success

This course provides new students with an orientation to the college environment. It works to build more capable lifelong learners by combining conceptual knowledge with practical strategies and skills. With engaging content and a focus on applying course concepts to real-world situations, College Success is particularly helpful for first-generation students and those entering college underprepared, academically or otherwise.

Counseling and GuidanceSocial Sciences
Author
Lumen Learning
Publisher
LibreTexts
Source
LibreTexts
License
CC BY
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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Contents· 282 sections
  1. 01: Module 1- Motivating Success
  2. 1.01: Why It Matters- Motivating Success
  3. 1.02: Outcome- Personal Identity
  4. 1.03: Text- Assessing Your Values
  5. 1.04: Text- Responsibilities of Student Life
  6. 1.05: Outcome- Types of Students
  7. 1.06: Text- Categories of Students
  8. 1.07: Text- Characteristics of Successful Students
  9. 1.08: Outcome- College Overview
  10. 1.09: Text- Course Delivery
  11. 1.10: Text- Types of Classes in Your Degree Plan
  12. 1.11: Text- Course Policies and College Policies
  13. 1.12: Text- Using College Resources
  14. 1.13: Outcome- Defining Success
  15. 1.14: Text- Personal Responsibility for Success
  16. 1.15: Text- Ensuring Success In Your First Year
  17. 1.16: Putting It Together- Motivating Success
  18. 1.17: Assignment- Personal Identity
  19. 1.18: Assignment- Types of Students
  20. 1.19: Assignment- College Overview
  21. 1.20: Assignment- Why Are You In College
  22. 1.21: Assignment- Defining Success
  23. 1.22: Assignment- Campus Resources Scavenger Hunt
  24. 02: Module 2- Goal Setting and Time Management
  25. 2.01: Why It Matters- Goal Setting and Time Management
  26. 2.02: Outcome- Defining Goals
  27. 2.03: Text- Time Management and Goal Setting
  28. 2.04: Video- Motivational Strategies to Support You
  29. 2.05: Text- Social Aspects of Achieving Your Goals
  30. 2.06: Text- Dealing with Setbacks and Obstacles
  31. 2.07: Outcome- Your Physical Environment
  32. 2.08: Text- The Impact of Your Surroundings While You Study
  33. 2.09: Text- Distractions and Multitasking
  34. 2.10: Outcome- Your Use of Time
  35. 2.11: Video- Uses of Time in Daily Life
  36. 2.12: Text- Identify Your Time Management Style
  37. 2.13: Text- Create a Schedule
  38. 2.14: Text- Get Better at Prioritizing
  39. 2.15: Putting It Together- Goal Setting and Time Management
  40. 2.16: Assignment- Defining Goals
  41. 2.17: Assignment- Your Physical Environment
  42. 2.18: Assignment- Your Use of Time
  43. 2.19: Assignment- Advise A Future Student
  44. 03: Module 3- Career Exploration
  45. 3.01: Why It Matters- Career Exploration
  46. 3.02: Text- Am I College and Career Ready
  47. 3.03: Outcome- The Big Picture
  48. 3.04: Text- The Value of College
  49. 3.05: Outcome- Career Paths
  50. 3.06: Text- Jobs vs. Careers
  51. 3.07: Text- Choosing a Career
  52. 3.08: Outcome- College Majors
  53. 3.09: Text- Selecting a Major
  54. 3.10: Text- From Major to Career
  55. 3.11: Text- Sources for Choosing a Major and Career
  56. 3.12: Outcome- Professional Skill Building
  57. 3.13: Text- Skills for a Career
  58. 3.14: Text- Transferable Skills
  59. 3.15: Text- Acquiring Necessary Skills
  60. 3.16: Outcome- Career Development
  61. 3.17: Text- Stages of Career Development
  62. 3.18: Text- Career Development Resources
  63. 3.19: Outcome- Networking
  64. 3.20: Text- Strategies for Networking
  65. 3.21: Text- Professional Networks
  66. 3.22: Outcome- Resumes and Cover Letters
  67. 3.23: Text- Purpose of Resumes and Cover Letters
  68. 3.24: Text- Writing Effective Resumes
  69. 3.25: Text- Writing Effective Cover Letters
  70. 3.26: Outcome- Interviewing
  71. 3.27: Text- Preparing For a Job Interview
  72. 3.28: Text- Interview Types and Techniques
  73. 3.29: Text- Interview Questions
  74. 3.30: Putting It Together- Career Exploration
  75. 3.31: Assignment- The Big Picture
  76. 3.32: Assignment- Career Paths
  77. 3.33: Assignment- Professional Skill Building
  78. 3.34: Assignment- Career Development
  79. 3.35: Assignment- Networking
  80. 3.36: Assignment- Resumes and Cover Letters
  81. 3.37: Assignment- Interviewing
  82. 04: Module 4- Social Interaction and Diversity
  83. 4.01: Why It Matters- Social Interaction and Diversity
  84. 4.02: Outcome- Socializing
  85. 4.03: Text- Benefits of Social Interaction in College
  86. 4.04: Text- Effective Communication Strategies
  87. 4.05: Text- Social Conflict and Resolution Strategies
  88. 4.06: Outcome- Diversity and Accessibility
  89. 4.07: Text- Factors of Diversity
  90. 4.08: Text- Diversity in Education
  91. 4.09: Text- Accessibility on Campus
  92. 4.10: Outcome- Campus and Student Life
  93. 4.11: Text- Campus Organizations
  94. 4.12: Text- Benefits of Participating in Student Life
  95. 4.13: Putting It Together- Social Interaction and Diversity
  96. 4.14: Assignment- Socializing
  97. 4.15: Assignment- Diversity and Accessibility
  98. 4.16: Assignment- Campus and Student Life
  99. 05: Module 5- Thinking and Analysis
  100. 5.01: Why It Matters- Thinking and Analysis
  101. 5.02: Outcome- Patterns of Thought
  102. 5.03: Text- Thinking About Thought
  103. 5.04: Outcome- Critical Thinking Skills
  104. 5.05: Text- Logic
  105. 5.06: Text- Problem-Solving
  106. 5.07: Text- Evaluating Information
  107. 5.08: Text- Developing Yourself as a Critical Thinker
  108. 5.09: Outcome- Creative Thinking Skills
  109. 5.10: Text- Creative Thinking in Your Education
  110. 5.11: Text- Solving Problems Creatively
  111. 5.12: Outcome- Thinking with Technology
  112. 5.13: Text- Technology for College Learning
  113. 5.14: Text- Using Technology
  114. 5.15: Text- Online Learning
  115. 5.16: Text- Communicating with Technology
  116. 5.17: Text- Researching with Technology
  117. 5.18: Putting It Together- Thinking and Analysis
  118. 5.19: Assignment- Critical Thinking Skills
  119. 5.20: Assignment- Creative Thinking Skills
  120. 5.21: Assignment- Thinking With Technology
  121. 06: Module 6- Learning Styles and Strategies
  122. 6.01: Why It Matters- Learning Styles and Strategies
  123. 6.02: Outcome- The Learning Process
  124. 6.03: Text- Stages of the Learning Process
  125. 6.04: Text- Learning Styles
  126. 6.05: Outcome- Class Preparation
  127. 6.06: Text- Prepare for Class
  128. 6.07: Text- Class-Time to Study-Time Ratio
  129. 6.08: Outcome- Class Attendance
  130. 6.09: Text- Why Go to Class
  131. 6.10: Text- If You Need to Miss a Class
  132. 6.11: Text- Listening and Participating
  133. 6.12: Text- Note-Taking
  134. 6.13: Text- Teaching Styles
  135. 6.14: Outcome- The Role of Memory
  136. 6.15: Text- Knowing What to Know
  137. 6.16: Text- Short- and Long-Term Memory
  138. 6.17: Text- Strengthening Your Memory
  139. 6.18: Outcome- Active Learning
  140. 6.19: Text- Active Learning in Class
  141. 6.20: Text- Active Learning on Your Own
  142. 6.21: Putting It Together- Learning Styles and Strategies
  143. 6.22: Assignment- The Learning Process
  144. 6.23: Assignment- Class Preparation
  145. 6.24: Assignment- Class Attendance
  146. 6.25: Assignment- The Role of Memory
  147. 6.26: Assignment- Active Learning
  148. 07: Module 7- Study Skills
  149. 7.01: Why It Matters- Study Skills
  150. 7.02: Outcome- Reading Strategies
  151. 7.03: Text- Types of College Reading Materials
  152. 7.04: Text- The Purpose of Academic Reading
  153. 7.05: Text- How to Read for College
  154. 7.06: Text- Vocabulary-Building Techniques
  155. 7.07: Outcome- Writing Strategies
  156. 7.08: Text- Why Writing Skills Matter
  157. 7.09: Text- What to Do with Essay Assignments
  158. 7.10: Text- The Writing Process
  159. 7.11: Text- Using Sources
  160. 7.12: Outcome- Testing Strategies
  161. 7.13: Text- Test Anxiety
  162. 7.14: Text- Common Types of Tests in College
  163. 7.15: Text- Strategies for Answering Questions
  164. 7.16: Outcome- Presentation Strategies
  165. 7.17: Text- Presentation Types
  166. 7.18: Text- Preparing a Presentation
  167. 7.19: Outcome- Quantitative Strategies
  168. 7.20: Text- Math Attitudes
  169. 7.21: Text- Getting the Most From Your Math Notes
  170. 7.22: Text- Reading Quantitative Texts
  171. 7.23: Text- Math Exams
  172. 7.24: Putting It Together- Study Skills
  173. 7.25: Assignment- Reading Strategies
  174. 7.26: Assignment- Writing Strategies
  175. 7.27: Assignment- Testing Strategies
  176. 7.28: Assignment- Presentation Strategies
  177. 7.29: Assignment- Quantitative Strategies
  178. 08: Module 8- Beyond the Classroom
  179. 8.01: Why It Matters- Beyond the Classroom
  180. 8.02: Outcome- Working with Instructors
  181. 8.03: Text- Why You Should Talk to Your Instructors
  182. 8.04: Text- Guidelines for Communicating with Instructors
  183. 8.05: Text- Conflict-Resolution Strategies
  184. 8.06: Outcome- Deep Learning
  185. 8.07: Text- Learning Deeply
  186. 8.08: Text- Studying Myths Busted
  187. 8.09: Text- Getting the Most Out of Peer Groups
  188. 8.10: Outcome- Academic Honesty
  189. 8.11: Text- Academic Honesty and Dishonesty
  190. 8.12: Text- Avoiding Plagiarism
  191. 8.13: Outcome- Evaluating Results
  192. 8.14: Text- Learning from Test Results
  193. 8.15: Text- Learning from Mistakes
  194. 8.16: Putting It Together- Beyond the Classroom
  195. 8.17: Assignment- Working with Instructors
  196. 8.18: Assignment- Deep Learning
  197. 8.19: Assignment- Academic Honesty
  198. 8.20: Assignment- Evaluating Results
  199. 09: Module 9- Health Management
  200. 9.01: Why It Matters- Health Management
  201. 9.02: Outcome- Nutrition
  202. 9.03: Text- Healthy Diets
  203. 9.04: Text- Healthy Eating in College
  204. 9.05: Outcome- Exercise
  205. 9.06: Text- Regular Exercise
  206. 9.07: Text- Benefits of Exercise
  207. 9.08: Outcome- Sleep
  208. 9.09: Text- The Benefits of Sleep
  209. 9.10: Text- Falling Asleep
  210. 9.11: Outcome- Substance Abuse
  211. 9.12: Text- Substances and Tobacco
  212. 9.13: Text- Alcohol
  213. 9.14: Text- Drugs
  214. 9.15: Text- Where to Go for Help
  215. 9.16: Outcome- Stress
  216. 9.17: Text- Causes of Stress
  217. 9.18: Text- Ways of Managing Stress
  218. 9.19: Outcome- Mental Health
  219. 9.20: Text- Mental Health Basics
  220. 9.21: Text- Depression and Loneliness
  221. 9.22: Text- Eating Disorders
  222. 9.23: Text- Anxiety
  223. 9.24: Text- Suicidal Behavior
  224. 9.25: Outcome- Sexual Health
  225. 9.26: Text- Sexually Healthy Behaviors
  226. 9.27: Text- Sexual Assault
  227. 9.28: Outcome- Safety
  228. 9.29: Text- Safety Consciousness
  229. 9.30: Text- Strategies for Staying Safe
  230. 9.31: Putting It Together- Health Management
  231. 9.32: Assignment- Nutrition
  232. 9.33: Assignment- Exercise
  233. 9.34: Assignment- Sleep
  234. 9.35: Assignment- Substance Abuse
  235. 9.36: Assignment- Stress
  236. 9.37: Assignment- Mental Health
  237. 9.38: Assignment- Sexual Health
  238. 9.39: Assignment- Safety
  239. 10: Module 10- Financial Management
  240. 10.01: Why It Matters- Financial Management
  241. 10.02: Outcome- Finances in College
  242. 10.03: Text- College Expenses
  243. 10.04: Text- Income and Financial Goals
  244. 10.05: Text- Financial Resources for College
  245. 10.06: Outcome- Working
  246. 10.07: Text- Typical Student Jobs
  247. 10.08: Text- Working During College
  248. 10.09: Text- Employment Resources
  249. 10.10: Outcome- Saving
  250. 10.11: Text- Identifying Personal Spending Hazards
  251. 10.12: Text- Saving Strategies
  252. 10.13: Outcome- Budgeting
  253. 10.14: Text- Budgeting Strategies
  254. 10.15: Text- Creating a Personal Budget
  255. 10.16: Outcome- Credit
  256. 10.17: Text- Credit Card Opportunities
  257. 10.18: Text- Using Credit Responsibly
  258. 10.19: Putting It Together- Financial Management
  259. 10.20: Assignment- Personal Finance
  260. 10.21: Assignment- Financial Aid
  261. 10.22: Assignment- Working
  262. 10.23: Assignment- Saving
  263. 10.24: Assignment- Budgeting
  264. 10.25: Assignment- Credit
  265. 11: How do I become successful with managing my time
  266. 11.01: Canvas Calendar Assignment
  267. 11.02: Organizing your time assignment
  268. 12: Where is the library and what resources can I find there
  269. 12.01: Library Electronic Resource Page
  270. 12.02: Essay assignment
  271. 13: What is a student education plan and how do I transfer or complete a degree
  272. 13.01: Course Catalog
  273. 13.02: Reading assignment
  274. 13.03: SEP completion essay
  275. 14: How will knowing my learning style and personality traits help me be a successful college student
  276. 14.01: Personal learning styleassignment
  277. 14.02: How You Learn
  278. 14.03: Learning Style (Supplemental)
  279. 14.04: Reading
  280. 15: How do I create a budget and stick to it
  281. 15.01: Spending and financing personal assessment
  282. 15.02: Monthly budget and reflection assignment