Are you nervous about starting college? 如何参与? 如何生存? A College Skills Success Course is just what you need! Whether you have just graduated from high school or are returning to college after being in the workforce, success courses are designed to help you
Our dedicated faculty will help you make the best of your college transition, teaching you the tools and strategies to help guide your academic journey at 亚虎 and beyond.
特别感谢
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College skills success courses include:
亚虎 has several programs, as part of College Skills courses and for the general student population, which are designed to help students succeed.
First Year Experience Peer Leaders
The First Year Experience (FYE) Peer Leader is a student who serves as a role model and mentor in 大学技能(COL 103), 新生研讨会(COL 105), and Leadership Seminar (COL 205). Peer Leaders assist first year students with the transitions into college life by connecting students to the college community.
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学术指导
Just as you have a coach/trainer to become more proficient when playing a sport or a musical instrument, an academic coach will help you learn how to “do college.” An academic coach will assist you in navigating GTC 技术, connecting to campus resources , and planning a pathway for success. Academic coaches are located on the Barton Campus in the University 转移 Building (bldg. 104) - 131房间. They also have scheduled hours at the satellite locations.
海星
海星 Retentions Solutions was implemented to assist students in making early connections for success. 学生s may receive early alerts on grades, 出席, 技术, 时间管理, 辅导, 和/或学习技巧. 学生s many times receive a kudos from their instructors acknowledging improvement and success. 海星 is located in 黑板上. 在海星, you will find your success team that includes your instructors, 顾问, and others you are connected to like an academic coach.
"This class was really helpful in transitioning me from the high school mindset to the college mindset. I liked the group projects because I got to conquer my fear of speaking in front of my peers.——丹妮尔
"Through the College Skills class I gained extensive knowledge of 亚虎’s resources and career opportunities. It has also given me the discipline needed to succeed in college.——乔玛莉
"I gained knowledge of time and money management. I learned how to work around procrastination. Most importantly I gained the note-taking and communication skills that will continuously be valuable throughout my college career as well as my life.——布鲁克
"I enjoyed taking this class, and found it very valuable. I wish I would have taken this class my first semester.——霍普
"I enjoyed finding out more about myself with the different self-tests; it was quite interesting. I just enjoyed being around my classmates.——亚历克西斯