: The program also includes discussions on stress management and career development. Throughout, students will apply critical thinking skills to solve problems and evaluate situations. The skills students learn from this program will be essential to student success not only in the academic context, but will also carry over to any professional undertakings thereafter.
: This class supported by an Educational Mentor. Educational mentors have worked or are working in the subject they mentor. Educational Mentors review student work, student progress, and interact with students as needed. They respond to any questions or concerns you might have, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.
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Lesson 1
Course modules:
• Long- and short-term goals that align with your personal mission statement
• Academic time-management plans
• Long- and short-term financial goals
• Solving problems using critical and creative thinking
• Effective learning strategies for your learning preferences
• Creating class notes using active listening techniques
• Creating reading notes using active reading techniques
• Strategies for studying for and taking a test
• Strategies to appropriately communicate with diverse audiences, including peers, instructors, and teams
• Sources for reliability, credibility, currency, and accuracy
• Stress-management plans
• Career exploration plans
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