Achieving

Life skills

Life skills

These type of skills are developed by your life experiences. When we are borned, we don't know how to do things, like surviving.

Lifeskills examples

Self-awareness, Empathy, Critical thinking, Creative thinking, Communication

Self-awareness

Implies the knowledge that your words and actions can affect others.

Empathy

Ability to understand another person's point of view and feelings.

Critical thinking

Implies considering and analyzing a problem logically to form a response.

Creative thinking,

Basically is thinking outside the box to solve a problem.

Communication

Is how you express yourself to others and actively listening the others

Decision making

We always make decisions; some can have an important impact in your life.

To make good decisions you can use these tips:

Making a "pros and cons" list, Sleep on it, Take your time, Stay open to many possibilities, Create some rules.

Relationships

You have different relationships, as you grow, the number of relationships will grow and become complex.

Some of the following skills can be helpful for your relationships:

Leadership skills, Listen, Communicate, Empower and inspire others, Manage conflict

Knowing your learning style

Visual/Spatial, Aural/Auditory/Musical, Verbal/Linguistic, Physical/Kinesthesic, Logical/Mathematical, Social/Interpersonal, Solitary/Intrapersonal

Growth mindset

Implies the thoughts and beliefs that your abilities can develop through hardwork, by strategies and listening to feedback.

Self-Motivation

Is conformed by the reasons to give yourself to strive for what you want.

Setting Goals

Can guide you on how you achieve what we want. It's important to: be specific, make it a challenge, share them, celebrate the small things and treat yourself.

Preparing a study place

The place you choose must be comfortable, quiet or with soothing music to concentrate. Also, without distractions.

Outline

Uses bullets points to organize information.

Mindmap

Makes connections between ideas.

Chart

Divides paper into sections and subsections with the main topic at the top.

Cornell method

Has 3 sections: Smaller comments section in the left, large section in the right and summarizing section at the bottom.

Transition from student to employee

Your schedule is going to change a lot. So, you can use an agenda Organize how you spend your money and create a budget. Clean up your social media presence because companies may look your profiles. Your first job may not be your first career. Networking is important during college; it can help you to get a job.

Interview skills

Dressing code, Communication and body language, Soft skills, Prepare to answer questions

Dressing code

Wear suits, button-down shirts, ties, have neat and simple hair, polished and simple shoes, clean and close shave tidy and trimmed nails

Communication and body language

Start with small talk, eye contact, listen actively, pay attention to you body language, speak clearly, don't interrupt, mirror the interview, avoid using slangs

Soft skills

Flexibility, leadership, decisiveness, written and oral exchange, problem solving, workplace collaboration and temwork

Narrative Essay

They are about telling a story and showing off your creativity.

Expository Essay

This type of essay talks about facts, figures and information, tries to explain causes and effects and compare-contrast data.

Thesis statement

is the idea or opinion that you'll support in an essay

Persuasive and Argumentative Essay

This type of essay is about persuading someone or making an argument to prove a point. Uses emotional appeals and personal opinions.

Analytical Essay

This essay uses analysis for a specific work, as a book. It's use to explore a work and discuss about it

Analytical Essay structure

Introduction: three-to-five sentences introducing the topic, discussing why the work is important and what your take is.

Body paragraphs: two-to-four paragraphs to discuss your analysis

Conclusion: three-to-five sentences summarizing what you've written, restating your thesis, and any further thoughts you might have on the topic.

Citation

Is to acknowledge someone's ideas and work in your essay

Application requirements

Application form Transcripts (overview of grades in highschool) Standardized tests Language exams or certifications Letters of recommendation Interviews Student visa Personal statement

Personal Statemen

Type of essay to describe about yourself for your admission process.

You can consider these essay categories for the personal statement:

Personal history Problem-solving Teamwork School-specific Getting creative