Why Am I Taking This Course?

Research shows that college success courses will help you and other first-year students avoid some of the mistakes—both academic and personal—that many beginning students make. This course will also help you achieve your goal of graduating from your college and offer skills and practical advice that can help you become successful not only in college but also later in life. Each chapter in this textbook includes activities that invite you to work on your own, discuss your ideas with a small group of students or the whole class, or try doing new things. All chapters introduce and define key words used in college and related to the topics covered in this course. In addition, every chapter offers a technology tip to help you use different tools and systems effectively.