Part One: Welcome to Your College Experience Chapter 1: The Essentials for College Success Profile Exploring Purpose and Setting Goals Self Exploration and Career Planning Academic Planning Making the Transition by Connecting with Others Chapter 2: Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence Profile The Importance of Motivation, Attitude, and Mindset Resilience and Grit Understanding Emotional Intelligence Chapter 3: Managing Time, Energy, and Money Profile Managing Your Time Managing Your Energy Managing Your Money Chapter 4: Discovering How You Learn Profile How People Learn The VARK Inventory The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Multiple Intelligences When Learning Preferences and Teaching Methods Conflict Understanding and Improving Your Learning Learning with a Learning Disability or Challenge Part Two: Succeeding in College Chapter 5. Getting the Most Out of Class Profile Become Engaged in Learning Prepare for Class Participate in Class Take Effective Notes Chapter 6: Reading to Learn from College Textbooks Profile A Plan for Active Reading Strategies for Reading Different Kinds of Textbooks Improving Your Reading Midterm Check In Introduction My Midterm Check-In Audit Chapter 7: Studying, Understanding, and Remembering Profile Studying in College: Making Choices and Concentrating Improving Your Memory Study Strategies and Tools for Success Studying to Understand and Remember Chapter 8: Taking Tests Successfully Profile Getting Ready. Taking the Test Types of Questions Test Anxiety Academic Honesty, Misconduct, and Artificial Intelligence Chapter 9: Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills Profile Information LIteracy Choosing, Narrowing, and Researching a Topic Using a Campus Library Evaluating Sources Using Your Research in Writing The Writing Process Part Three: Your Path to Success in College and Beyond Chapter 10: Thinking in College Profile College-Level Thinking Developing Strong Thinking Skills Applying Your Critical-Thinking Skills Bloom's Taxonomy and the First Year of College Chapter 11: Maintaining Wellness and Relationships in Today's World Profile Understanding Wellness College and Mental Health Managing Your Relationships Thriving in Varied Environments Chapter 12: Making the Right Career Choice Profile Careers and the New Economy Planning for Your Career Getting Experience Job Search Strategies Skills Employers Seek Staying on the Path to Success.
Understanding Your College Experience