College Success Notes

Course Purpose

To model the mindset and skills required for academic, personal, and professional success.

PCC Mission

Promote the cause of Christ, provide a Christian-traditional higher education, and develop students spiritually, intellectually, morally, culturally, and socially.

Produce Christian Leaders

To produce leaders who are knowledgeable, articulate, moral, dedicated to excellence, and committed to serving Jesus Christ.

Key to Handling Homesickness

Relying on God is essential to manage feelings of homesickness.

Managing Transitions: Tip 1

Isolation intensifies homesickness, so stay connected with others.

Regular Communications with Home

Schedule regular calls but avoid constant texting to stay balanced.

Learning Steps

The steps include Preview, Attend, Consider, Study, Check.

Learning Styles

Different ways people take in and process information, including visual, aural, read/write, and kinesthetic.

VARK Learning Styles

Visual: uses charts and images; Aural: involves listening and speaking; Read/Write: focuses on text-based input; Kinesthetic: emphasizes practice and movement.

Success Comes From

Success comes from God, not merely from one's preferred learning style.