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College Survival & Success Skills 101

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Introduction                                                                                
1 - Campus Resources                                                                        
  • The Career/Development Center                                              
  • Writing Centers                                                                
  • Academic Advisement Center                                            
  • The Library                                                                   
  • The Student Union                                                               
  • The Student Health Center                                                        
  • Other Resources                                                               
  • Top 12 Places to Find When You Arrive on Campus                      

2 - Using Campus Resources to Address Special Issues, Situations, or Problems       

3 - Choosing a Major                                                                      
  • Does the Major Really Determine Your Career?                                
  • If You’re Not Progressing and Dread Going to Class, What Should
  •   You Do?                                                                        

4 - Getting the Most From Your Classes and Your Professor                        

5 - On Track to Graduate: Time Management and Staying On Schedule                
  • Time Management                                                                
  • Staying On Schedule                                                                

6 - Strategies for Boosting Your GPA and Developing Good Study Habits                
  • Calculating Your GPA                                                        
  • Making the Best Grades                                                        
  • Developing Good Study Habits                                                

7 - Learning Beyond the Classroom                                                        
  • Benefits                                                                        
  • Experimental or Occupational Learning                                        
  • Internships                                                                        
  • Cooperative Education                                                        
  • Summer Jobs/Programs                                                        
  • Research Programs                                                                
  • Directed Individual Study (DIS)                                                
  • Reading Courses                                                                
  • Internships, Co-Ops, and Summer Job Opportunities By Industry                 

8 - The International Experience                                                        
  • Going Abroad – The Basics                                                        
  • Overseas Job Opportunities                                                        
  • The Au Pair                                                                
  • International Internship                                                
  • Volunteer Abroad—Work Camps, Farming, Field Research                
  • Study Abroad                                                                        
  • Immersion Programs and Intensive Language Study                                

9 - Other College Opportunities                                                        
  • University Exchange Programs                                                
  • Double Major                                                                        
  • A Minor                                                                        
  • 3-2, 3-1, 2-2 Programs                                                        
  • Contests & Competitions                                                        
  • All USA Academic Team Competition                                
  • Global Youth Exchange Program                                        
  • St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award                                
  • Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities
  •   and Colleges                                                                
  • Honors Program                                                                
  • Interdisciplinary Programs                                                        
  • Early Admission Programs                                                        
  • Conferences/Forums                                                                

10 - Life After Class                                                                        
  • Organizations and Activities                                                        
  • Scholastic Honor Societies                                                
  • Honorary Recognition Societies, Fraternities, and Sororities Related
    to Field of Study                                                
  • Sports and Other Activities                                                
  • Professional Clubs/Societies/Associations                                
  • The Campus Ministry                                                        
  • Getting Along With Roommates                                                
  • Romantic Relationships                                                        

11 - Fun Within the Walls                                                                
  • Special Interest Clubs                                                                
  • The Greek Life                                                                
  • College Parties and Pastimes                                                        

12 - Working Around Campus                                                        
  • Work Study                                                                        
  • Community Service and Volunteering                                        
  • Professional Trade Experience and Campus Organizations                        

13 - Networking and Professional Development                                        
  • Receptions                                                                        
  • College Recruitment Conferences/Job Fairs                                        
  • Career Fairs                                                                        
  • Associations                                                                        
  • Interviews                                                                        
  • Information Sessions                                                                
  • Faculty and Staff                                                                
  • Graduate and Professional School Days                                        
  • Networking Tools                                                                
  • Developing Interpersonal Skills                                                
  • Oratorical Skills                                                        
  • Writing Skills                                                                
  • Interviewing Skills                                                        
  • Leadership Skills                                                        

14 - The Student Entrepreneur                                                        
  • Advertising                                                                        
  • Advice                                                                                
  • Where Do I Get The Money To Pay Start-Up Costs?                        
  • The Mini Beauty Salon                                                
  • Real Estate--Converting Homes to Student Apartments                
  • Typing and Professional Services                                        
  • Storage Services                                                        
  • Other Student Business Ideas                                                

15 - The College Investor                                                                
  • Mutual Funds                                                                        
  • Saving Bonds                                                                        
  • Certificates of Deposit                                                        

16 - Building a Blue-Chip Stock Portfolio on a College Student’s Budget                
  • Discount Brokers                                                                
  • Companies Allowing Direct Stock Purchases                                
  • Investment Clubs                                                                

17 - Handling Credit Cards – Keys to Graduating With Little or No Debt                
  • Common Credit Card Mistakes                                                
  • Your Credit Report                                                                

18 - Student Loans and Your Future                                                        
  • Before You Borrow                                                                
  • Alternative Ways of Paying Off Education Loans                                
  • Why Credit Cards Are a Bad Idea for Funding an Education                

19 - Getting More Financial Aid to Finish College                                        

20 - I Am So Lonely Being Away From Home. What Can I Do?                          

21 - Top 10 College Pitfalls and Essential Tips for College Survival                

22 - College Prep for High School Students                                                
  • What I Wish I Knew Before I Entered College                                
  • Advice from Current College Students and Recent Grads                         
  • Keys to Preparing for College in High School                                

23 - Final Thoughts                                                                        

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Marianne Ragins
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