A presentation on how the realities of college don't line up with the expectations created by popular media. (Corgis pictures are used to demonstrate these differences)

1. Preparing for College
Kevin Forch, Southeast Community College

2. Let’s be real, TV and movies have given
us some pretty crazy expectations about
college

3. Social Life

4. #1 – Social Life
Expectation:

5. #1 – Social Life
Reality:

6. How to manage your social life
 Stay on campus as much as possible
 Participate in student organizations and activities
 Reach out to others
 Choose your friends wisely (they should be supportive of your
education!)

7. Homework and
Studying

8. #2 - Homework and Studying
Expectation:

9. #2 – Homework and Studying
Reality:

10. Building those academic skills
 Use an academic planner
 What to record:
 Assignment due dates and test schedules
 Class times, instructor office hours, study sessions
 Course registration dates and deadlines
 Course withdrawal deadlines
 Make efficient use of your time
 Create ‘to-do’ lists
 Look for ways to streamline and combine tasks
 Make use of the ‘dead hours’ you have between class
 Learn to say ‘no’

11. Keep building those academic skills
Classroom success
 Attend every class!
 Come to class prepared and ready to participate
 Sit towards the front of the room and avoid electronic distractions
 Use a note taking system that works for you
 Study skills
 Study at a regular time in a regular place
 Take regular breaks.

12. Your Health

13. #3 - Your health
Expectation:

14. #3 – Your Health
Reality:

15. What you can do to stay healthy
• Eat sensibly and keep fit
• Get enough sleep
• Learn to relax
• Seek help if you’re having problems or feeling
stressed out

16. Getting Help

17. #4 - Getting help
Expectation:

18. #4 – Getting Help
Reality:

19. How you can succeed at SCC
 Use available resources
 Check your SCC email regularly
 If you miss a class, please contact your instructor as
soon as you can
 Stay in regular contact with the LTD office