How To Set Yourself Up For Success In College

Be Prepared To Excel In College And Beyond!

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, students will be able to use time management techniques to successfully integrate school into your life.

By the end of this course, students will use stress management strategies to reduce stress as needed.

By the end of this course, students will use various goal setting methods to create a path to follow to success.

By the end of this course, students will understand how to find and use the resources schools provide.

Requirements

No prerequisites needed. Students will learn the personal skills they need to be successful in college!

Description

Are you getting ready to start college? Do you need to brush up on some skills for success? Are you already in college but struggling a bit or feeling lost? Did you know that, according to U.S. News and World Report, about 25% of college students drop out in their first year? I want to help you make sure that doesn't happen! College can be stressful, so learning the right tools is essential to being prepared and excelling. Luckily, I have put a bunch of those skills into one course, all bundled together in a nice little package. "How To Set Yourself Up For Success In College" is loaded full of useful resources! This course helps college students prepare for success in college by perfecting time and stress management skills, practicing goal setting, and learning how to utilize college-provided resources. Included are videos, voiceover presentations, and helpful downloadable documents. Additionally, all videos include closed captioning and transcripts. This course is perfect for new-to-college students, but also students in college who may be struggling a little getting acclimated. This course will help you master your personal skills to set you up for success! What are you waiting for? I can't wait for you to get started!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction and Overview

Lecture 1 Introduction and Overview

Section 2: Time Management for Success

Lecture 2 What is Time Management?

Lecture 3 "Time Eaters"

Lecture 4 Where is your time going?

Lecture 5 Time Management Tips and Recap

Section 3: Managing Stress for Success

Lecture 6 What is Stress?

Lecture 7 Stress Management Tips

Lecture 8 Deep Breathing Examples and More Tips

Lecture 9 Helpful Smartphone Apps and Resources

Lecture 10 Recap

Section 4: Goal Setting for Success

Lecture 11 What is goal setting?

Lecture 12 Writing a SMART Goal

Lecture 13 More Methods, Resources, and a Recap

Section 5: Using Resources for Success

Lecture 14 Resources: Instructors, Advisors, Writing Centers

Lecture 15 Resources: Libraries, Health and Wellness, Career Services

Lecture 16 Resources: Tech Support, Financial Aid

Lecture 17 Resources: Title IX, Americans with Disabilities (ADA)

Lecture 18 Resources: Tips and Recap

Section 6: Recap and Congratulations!

Lecture 19 Recap and Congratulations!

New-to-college students who want a solid start on the path to success!,College students who are struggling in college and need to perfect personal skills to find success.