CG - 100 Online Week 1 Overview

1. The first year of college is the most
critical so make the commitment to
overcome any obstacles to a successful
transition and stay committed and
motivated to succeed.

2. College students differ in many ways but…

3. All SUCCESSFUL
students share
certain, common
traits…

4. Traits all SUCCESSFUL college students
share:
Positive Attitude
Critical Thinking
Skills
Time
Management
Skills
Study Skills
Interactions with
instructors and
other students
Good Personal
Habits
SUCCESS

5. Maximize your learning by attending to
each one of the steps in the learning
cycle:

6. The Learning Cycle
Prepare
Absorb
Capture
Review

7. Learning Preferences
It is important to…
Understand your personal learning preference and
Use it well in classes,
Make the effort to learn in new ways and
Work with other students
For a more effective overall learning experience.

8. Working with your
academic advisor
and taking
advantage of the
many resources
available at your
college are key
actions to ensure
success.

9. Understanding the larger characteristics of college success leads to a
richer college experience, supplementing the value of good grades.

10. While it may take a few weeks to develop all the skills needed for
success in college, there are many steps you can begin taking today to
get moving in the right direction.