Part Three: Your Path to Success in College and Beyond
PART THREE
YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND
10THINKING CRITICALLY
STUDENTOBJECTIVES
Understand what critical thinking is and why it is essential for success
Learn how to become a critical thinker
Develop an awareness of faulty reasoning and logical fallacies
Understand the importance of arguments and evidence
Discover how collaboration fosters critical thinking
Appreciate the role of critical thinking in college and in life
Learn about Bloom’s taxonomy and how it relates to critical thinking
11MANAGING YOUR HEALTH, EMOTIONS, AND RELATIONSHIPS IN A DIVERSE WORLD
STUDENT OBJECTIVES
Learn ways to manage various aspects of your physical and mental health, including stress, nutrition, weight management, exercise, and sleep
Discover what emotional intelligence is, understand different emotional skills and competencies, and grasp how emotions affect success
Understand how to build positive relationships with your college instructors; explore ways to manage family, friend, and romantic relationships while in college
Develop an awareness of the many kinds of diversity within the college environment and the value of gaining knowledge about various groups of people
12MAKING THE RIGHT CAREER CHOICE
STUDENTOBJECTIVES
Appreciate the characteristics of today’s economy
Understand the role of self-exploration in career planning
Learn strategies to create a career plan and conduct industry research
Get familiar with the various ways you can gain valuable experience
Acquire effective job search strategies
Become aware of the skills that employers seek in job candidates