The transition to college can be both scary and fun. If I had a time machine I would go back to my undergraduate freshman year and have a talk with myself that would go a bit like this:
1. Study
Build your college years on a solid foundation. Pay attention in class, take good notes, find a partner, and study. Study and study early. Don’t wait until the last minute and cram for a test or quiz. When you cram you memorize, when you study you learn. Be a life-long learner.
2. Don’t procrastinate
Plan ahead. You will stress yourself out and not submit your best work if you wait until the last minute to complete all your assignments. Stay on top of your work load and get started on assignments early.
3. Talk To Strangers
Introduce yourself to your professors and classmates. You don’t have to be the most outspoken person in class but participation is essential to true learning. Oh, and ask questions instead of trying to figure everything out on your own.
4. Leave Your Comfort Zone
Become a part of the school community. Take courses outside of your major and join a couple of extra-curricular activities.
5. Think Long-Term
This is bigger than graduation in four years. A college degree will open many doors throughout your life. Take advantage of the resources, connections, and opportunities available to you right now. You are in college to develop socially, emotionally, mentally, and not just academically.
Get To Graduation Workshop – The path to a college degree is rarely linear. Earning a degree is only part of the successful higher education equation. A well-adjusted student has a plan B, C and D, understands the importance of strong connections, practical experience, and marketable skills, and has learned to leverage campus and career opportunities. This workshop will help both graduate and undergraduate students maintain motivation and make the most of their college years.
Nicki Sanders, Chief Visionary Officer of Packaged For Success, helps both youth and adults discover their personal power, dream big, and achieve success on their own terms. Ms. Sanders is an experienced trainer, group facilitator, and program manager who holds a Master’s degree in Social Work. Ms. Sanders has over fifteen years of direct experience with diverse populations in residential, school-based, and community based agencies.
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