This document summarizes the key topics and lessons covered in an introductory college success strategies course. The course aimed to teach students tools for academic success, how to implement college success strategies, and how to engage with university resources. It provides wrap-ups and reviews of the goals of goal setting, time management, note taking, critical reading, study skills, test taking, presentations, and campus support resources. The document concludes by reminding students to check their grades and reach out if they need any additional help.

1. Wraping up INTR 101:
College Success Strategies

2. What was the goal of this course?
1. Learn and implement tools for academic success
2. Demonstrate how college success strategies will be used
towards academic achievement
3. Discover and engage with University of Idaho resources that
support student achievement
4. Reflect on and research academic methods for college and
career success

3. Goal Setting Wrap-up
• Identify a goal (What do you want to do?)
• Decide the duration (How long will it take?)
• Actualize the steps (What are the steps to complete it?)
• Help and accountability (What resources are available to
help?)
• Observe your progress (How’s it going?)

4. Time Management Wrap-up
• Find the method and scale that works best for you
• Put study times during the time of day that you are most
productive
• Make your schedule visable
• Set reminders if needed
• Don't forget to schedule breaks!

5. Note Taking Wrap-up
• Allow your note taking style to be flexible: different subjects
require different styles
• Remember to title and date your notes to help you stay
organized
• Try writing 3-5 sentence summaries to help you return to and
review the class content
• Your notes are one of your best study tools; they should be
useful

6. Critical Reading Wrap-up
• Develop a system for your reading
• Take notes as you go
• Skim the content first to get an overview, then return with a
critical eye
• Sometimes reading from beginning to end isn't the best
method; don't be afraid to read out of order

7. Study Skills Wrap-up
• Studying should be active!
• Start your studying early
• Build a study plan to give yourself some structure
• Practice the material in the same way that you will be tested
on it

8. Test Taking Wrap-up
• Start with what you know to gain momentum
• Read all the directions to each question
• Read the rest of the exam for hints to questions that you get
stuck on
• For essay questions:
• Make sure to answer the question being asked
• Write something: even bullet points
• For STEM exams: Show all your work!

9. Presentation Wrap-up
• Practice your presentaiton to help with confidence
• Speak clearly to your audience and make eye contact
• Come prepared for questions
• Keep your presentaiton legible and clear for the audience

10. Campus Support Wrap-up
• It is prefessional and responsibleto use your resources and
ask for help!
• There are many offices all over campus that are here for you
• Most services offer online and in person appointment
• Almost all services are free for students
• Don't know where to start? Send me an email! I'm happy to
help you get connected

11. Course Wrap-up
• Check your grades to make sure everything looks corect on
your end
• If you are missing assignments, please check in with me
• The course ends on Friday, so I need to finalize grades
• I'm still here for you after the class ends! Don't hesitate to
reach out if you ever need something, I'm always happy to
help