Accept the challenge of higher education; set goals for degree attainment
Recognize the difference between high school & college; rigor & freedom
Become familiar with college “lingo” and available resources
Use a "strength-based" approach for self-reflection & action; be positive
Understand a course syllabus & a professor’s expectations
Appreciate diversity/inclusion/equity in education
Treat a 12+ hour course load as a full-time job
Enhance study skills: annotating, reading, note-taking, test-prep, etc.
Establish a work-life balance by prioritizing tasks; manage time
Take a metacognitive approach to learning; learn how to learn
Stay physically, mentally, & emotionally healthy; become mindful
Learn to infuse mindful practices into daily habits
Build strong social connections & networks on campus
Embrace a “digital disconnect” & an awareness of screen time
Strengthen self-confidence & self-advocacy
Communicate in a professional, civil manner
Develop common sense strategies for daily routines
Appreciate YOW: YOU matter, OTHER PEOPLE matter, and WORDS matter
And so much more...
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Be COLLEGE READY; be COLLEGE STRONG!
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