U101: Understanding College and College Life
- 4.6
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Course Summary
This course will equip you with the necessary skills to thrive in college, covering topics such as time management, study habits, and social life.Key Learning Points
- Learn effective time management strategies to balance your academic and personal life
- Develop study skills that will help you succeed in your coursework
- Navigate the social aspects of college to build meaningful relationships and networks
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop effective time management strategies to balance academic and personal life
- Acquire study skills that will help you succeed in coursework
- Navigate the social aspects of college to build meaningful relationships and networks
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience required
- Access to a computer and internet connection is necessary
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Interactive
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- How to Learn
- Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Adam Grant
- Angela Duckworth
Related Books
Description
College can be confusing and intimidating, but U101 can help. If you were just admitted to college and are nervous about what the next step in life might look like, this course is for you. If you are the parent of a newly admitted college student and curious about what college life is like, this course is also for you.
Outline
- Welcome to U101!
- Welcome
- Course Design
- Course Preview
- How to Use Discussion Forums
- Get to Know Your Classmates
- Understanding the Nature of College
- What's college life like?
- What do faculty do?
- How do colleges work?
- Key terms
- Review
- Resources
- Understanding the Nature of College
- Reflection: Mapping your interests
- Succeeding as a Student
- Studying in college
- Faculty expectations
- Using the libraries
- Finding additional resources
- Preparing for a college education
- Review
- Resources
- Succeeding as a Student
- Reflection: Planning for Studying
- Building Your Education
- Learning in college
- Choosing a major
- Applying to a major
- Working with faculty members
- What do you want to major in?
- Review
- Resources
- Building Your Education
- Reflection: Finding and Following Your Interests
- Financing Your Education
- Budgeting in college
- Finding grants and financial aid
- Finances in College
- Review
- Resources
- Financing Your Education
- Reflection: Money Matters
- Living On and Off Campus
- Transitioning to a new living environment
- Living on campus
- Living off campus
- Review
- Resources
- Living on and off campus
- Reflection: Where to live?
- Getting Involved in Campus Life
- Finding your place
- Understanding fraternities and sororities
- Student clubs and organizations
- Health and Wellness
- Review
- Resources
- Getting involved in campus life
- Reflection: How will you get involved?
- Conclusion
- Review and Thank You
Summary of User Reviews
Explore the ins and outs of college life in this comprehensive course. Students have praised the engaging lectures and diverse topics covered throughout the program.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
engaging lecturesPros from User Reviews
- Diverse range of topics covered
- Great for first-time college students
- Engaging and informative lectures
- Helpful tips for navigating college life
- Interactive assignments and quizzes
Cons from User Reviews
- Some topics may be repetitive for students with prior college experience
- Limited discussion forums
- No real-time interaction with instructors
- Not enough emphasis on mental health and wellness
- Course materials can be overwhelming at times
Dr. Matt McGarrity
4.6 Raiting
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