Part One: First Steps

PART ONE
FIRST STEPS

1MAKING THE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE AND PLANNING YOUR ACADEMIC JOURNEY

STUDENT GOALS

  • 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

2MANAGING TIME, ENERGY, AND MONEY

STUDENT GOALS

  • 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

3DISCOVERING HOW YOU LEARN

STUDENT GOALS

  • 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