FYE--College 101 (Transitioning & Expectations)

8/9/2019 FYE--College 101 (Transitioning & Expectations)

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Welcome to Prince Georges

Community College

How is college different from high school?

How do you stay focused in order to achieveyour goals?

Why is time management important?

What do your Instructors expect from you?

What do you need for your 1st day of classes?

What are some College Survival Tips?


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Is College Different From High School?

College is different in the following areas: Classroom environment

Grading and Rigor

Learning strategies Support

Responsibility

Know your Student Handbook


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High School College

Classes are small with a lot of interactionbetween teachers and students.

Classes are larger, more complex, and more

impersonal.

Parents and teachers monitor your

attendance.

Attendance is your responsibility.

Tests and quizzes are given regularly tocheck your understanding of the material.

Tests are given less often and account for a

larger percentage of your grade.

Parents and teachers give a lot ofguidance.

You are expected to take charge of your

academics.

Reading assignments are generally short

and come from a textbook or handout.

Weekly reading assignments can include

multiple chapters and even whole books, aswell as extra unassigned reading.

Good grades are easy to get by payingattention in class and studying a little bit.

Good grades are competitive to get and can

require good note-taking, discussion,

research, writing, and test-taking skills.

You have known many of your classmatesfor years, and you share many things in

common.

Your new college classmates are diverse in

their origin, age, goals, and values.

High School vs. College:

Whats the difference?


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So what does it take to succeed?

Going to school because you want

to.

Setting your own course in life.

Staying in school and taking pride in

your education.Graduating and getting the right

job!

Yes!


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College Success means taking charge ofyour learning.

Ingredients forSuccess

A good attitude is the best start. Know your strengths.

Set SMART goals.

Develop positive character traits.

Master effective work skills. Be engaged!

Keep your eyes on the prize.


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Agood attitudeis the best start

Start by believing that you can succeed!

The Three KeysSelf-esteem:

I am somebody who counts!Self-confidence:

I have what it takes!Positive Outlook:I will do it!


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Know YourStrengthsEveryone brings different skills to the table. Know where you excel.

Choose a major that fits in with your interests.How have you been successful in the past? Adapt old strategies to

new situations.

Make use of your hidden talents.

Hidden Strengths of Nontraditional Students

Youve been out in the real world and you knowhow it works.

Youve held a steady job & raised a family.

Youre older and wiser.

You know how to get along with people.

You know how to keep going when things get tough.


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Set Goals- A desired outcome that you will WORK to achieve

Make SMART Goals

Specific

Measureable

Attainable

Realistic

Time sensitive


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Academic Integrity

Earn your degree with your own honest efforts.

Abide by your schools honor code.

Know Yourself

Realize that youre the only one who can make yourself get aneducation.

Take your health and wellness seriously.

Honor the values you were raised with.

Be proud of who you are and what you can do.

Take Responsibility

Reward your successes and learn from your failures.Be Self-Motivated

If you dont do it, who will?

Be Persistent

When things get tough, hang in there!

Rome was not built in a day. Education takes time.

Develop PositiveCharacterTraitsGood habits are keys to success.


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Develop MORE P

ositiveCharacter TraitsSelf Monitoring

Keep an eye on yourself.

Are you keeping an effective schedule?

Do you plan ahead or go with the flow?

Self Control

Know your limits and stay within them.

Research shows that students who can delay gratification

in pursuit of a long-term goal do better academically.

Be Courteous

Respect others roles in the campus community.

Everyone plays a role in your success.

Be Honest with Yourself

Recognize when you could have done better and feel

good that you are striving for excellence.


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Time Management

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se8Xncrpn24

MANAGE YOUR TIME WELL

AND

YOU WILL

ACHIEVE

YOUR GOALS.


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The Ideal Student

Activity

After reviewing some facts aboutcollege success can you think of afew characteristics of an idealstudent ?

What successes have they achieved?

What are the qualities that contribute to their success?


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Scheduling Tips:

If you are working , you should be careful not toregister for more courses than you can handle.

Class time is only part of the commitmentrequired. You should also consider your work

schedule, commuting time to and from school,homework, personal commitments, etc.

As a rule, each student should plan to spend anadditional two hours ofstudy for each hour

spent in class.

Recommended Work/Credit HoursGuidelines


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Some Time Management Strategies Build a schedule

Use a tool that works for you

Cell phone Planner

PDA

Computer scheduler

Daily Things To Do lists

Have the discipline to follow through

Prioritize and reprioritize

Dont procrastinate act early and plan for the worst


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I want to be:

full-time (12 hours or more)

part-time (11hours or less)

When? Mornings

Afternoons

Evenings

Where? Main/Largo Campus

University Town Center (Hyattsville)

Laurel College Center

Andrews Air Force Base (must obtain pass)

Schedule Decisions


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Consider creating a schedule thatallows time for you to review/study.

The best times to study are

RIGHT BEFORE and RIGHT AFTER

class.


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What Do They Want From Me?Instructor Expectations


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Be Engaged!Stop boredom at the source! Take charge of your learning.

Find a way to get interested in thatboring lecture. Its there if you look for it.

Make your mind up to explore new paths. Explore interesting topics beyond the

classroom

Try talking about your course material

with a friend or mentor. Is it really asboring as you thought?

Boredom is a major drag! Why makeyourself negative and unhappy?


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You will

Have a positive attitude Attend every class, on time, and prepared

Participate in class discussions and ask questions Seek outside resources when you need clarification Take advantage of all labs, tutors, study sessions, and outside help Set up meetings with your professors during their office hours to

discuss your progress Go the extra mile with all your papers and homework assignments by

using your critical thinking , writing and reading skills When you MUST miss a class, you take responsibility for getting thework and communicating the reason for your absence with yourinstructor

Self-evaluate


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Keeping Your Eye on

the PrizeStaying Focused


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The 1stDay of Class

Why Does My Mom Say That

First Impressions Are MostImportant?


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The 1st day is the Most Important

Day of Class

What to expect? Why its so important?

How to prepare?

What to bring?


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Success, from this day forward

BEGIN WORKING TOWARD YOUR GOALSTHE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

Be on time

Sit in the front of the class

Review your syllabus

Bring your textbook

Ask questions if you dont understand

Take Notes

Network with other students/study buddies


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Am I Going To Make It?COLLEGE SURVIVAL TIPS


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Keep a planner Establish a routine time and place to

study Schedule breaks Make use of the resources on campus

Get involved in extra-curricular activities Find/create a study group Dont give up! Treat yourself when you have successes


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The Ideal Student

Activity After the presentation make a list of Top Ten traits of an

ideal student.

When we have our Top Ten List, think about the onesyou can promise to do throughout the your time in

college.


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Presented by: Halona Y. Agouda, M.Ed.

Retention Advisor

Student Support Services/TRIO

Location: Marlboro Hall 2085

Contact: (301) 322-0681

[email protected]

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FYE--College 101 (Transitioning & Expectations)