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Three Types of College Growth

Academic, social, and personal growth

Benefits of a Degree

Higher earnings, economic growth, job status, job satisfaction, and better health

Course Syllabus

A document containing course objectives, schedules, office hours, grading policies, and required readings

Student Code of Conduct

A set of behavioral expectations for student life on campus

Academic Honor Code

Details regarding the integrity and honesty students must uphold in their academic lives

Networking Strategy

Introduce yourself to someone new every day during your first week

Mentors

Invaluable resources who provide real-time support and advice; you should share your academic history with them regularly

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivators that come from other people and the external world, such as grades or rewards

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivators that come from personal interests, desires, and standards

Growth Mindset

The belief that your abilities can grow and improve through effort

Resilience and Grit

Shifting perspective to view failure as an opportunity for learning

SMART Goals

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely

SMART-ER Goals

The 'E' stands for Evaluate and the 'R' stands for Re-do

Procrastination Triggers

Challenging material, lack of interest, feeling overwhelmed, or distractions

Time Management Strategies

Tackle challenging assignments first, build in rewards, and break work into chunks

VARK - Visual

Learners who prefer charts, diagrams, and maps

VARK - Aural

Learners who prefer to hear information and discuss it

VARK - Read/Write

Learners who prefer information in the form of written words

VARK - Kinesthetic

Learners who prefer experience and practice

MBTI - Extraversion (E) vs. Introversion (I)

Extraverts gain energy from people; introverts gain energy from ideas and time alone

MBTI - Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F)

Thinking types weigh pros/cons fairly; feeling types make decisions with their heart

5 Steps of Critical Thinking

1. Ask questions, 2. Evaluate reactions, 3. Analyze with a critical lens, 4. Make connections, 5. Apply learning to life

Groupthink

A phenomenon to avoid in study groups to encourage independent critical thinking

Cornell Note-Taking

A format using two columns (notes and reactions) with a summary section at the bottom

Active Reading Step 1

Ask questions frequently while reading to engage with the text

Highlighter Usage

Use sparingly; for example, only for important dates in humanities or formulas in science

Intern-to-Hire Conversion

45.6% of interns are converted to full-time hires

Informational Interviewing

Researching a field by preparing five or more questions to ask a professional

Resume Education Placement

Education details should be at the top to highlight academic accomplishments

FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which determines eligibility for grants, loans, and work-study

Loans vs. Grants

Loans must be paid back with interest, while grants do not need to be repaid

Sustained Stress Management

Sticking to a regular sleep schedule and staying physically active

Community Building

A key strategy for stress management to avoid isolation and loneliness

Social Safety

Go to gatherings with friends, watch out for each other, and pour your own drinks