E-MAIL WITH STYLE
As you planned for college, you probably heard about all the ways you’ll use technology as a student. First, you need to activate your college-email as soon as possible to receive information regarding class cancellations, weather-related closings, student events, and other types of communication that your college or your instructors may send you. Many colleges require you to use your student email to send and receive official communications. Unfortunately, many students do not use the campus email system, which is a mistake because they miss many important messages sent only to the student’s official institutional address. It is a good idea to get in the habit of checking that account daily or at least every other day.
Whether your class meets online or face-to-face at some point you will need to communicate with your instructor via email. Although you may prefer to use Snapchat, Instagram, or Twitter, use email to communicate with your instructors unless they tell you otherwise. Writing emails to your instructors is different from writing emails or sending texts to your friends.
Navigating the U.S. Campus Culture
Are you a student who has recently come to the United States from another country? Perhaps you have immigrated with family members or on your own. Resources, described in this section, are available to help you meet your unique set of challenges.
Checklist for Success: Thriving in College and Life
Understand what it means to thrive.
Get to know your campus VIPs.
Know and appreciate the value of a college education, your college success course, and this textbook.
Take charge of your choices.
Explore your purpose for being in college and learn how to set SMART goals.
Pursue high-impact practices.
Build your Experience
REFLECT ON CHOICES
Reflect and write about what you have learned about college success in this chapter and how you are going to apply this information to the choices that you need to make this term. Select a few choices such as when to meet with an academic adviser and when to visit instructors during their office hours.
APPLY WHAT YOU’VE LEARNED
Now that you have read and discussed this chapter, consider how you can apply what you have learned to your academic and personal life.
Need Help? Ask Another student
Your peer leader or another upper-level student can give you the advice you need about how to navigate your first year of college.
USE YOUR RESOURCES
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