Part One: First Steps

• Understand the importance of this course and this textbook
• Explore the outcomes of the college experience
• Set goals for attending college
• Adjust to college life

• Manage your time—take control of your schedule, combat procrastination, and avoid distractions
• Manage your energy—prioritize your use of time and maintain your energy
• Manage your money—create a budget, obtain and keep financial aid, understand loans, manage credit cards

• Discover your learning style
• Learn how to handle a mismatch between how you best learn and how you are being taught
• Understand and recognize a learning disability