For the past three years, my opportunities to encourage the growth of eager Achievement Ladder Enthusiasts has been an exceptional, enlightening experience for the many persons who completed an elective course entitled, "College Success Skills." This special sampling of the Human Beings International Association's members indicates a thirst for knowledge that exceeds the simply transitory notion of just taking another elective course that may fit into their schedule. These individuals are exposed to the challenges of the Ladder of Achievement of going from a negative attitude (zero percent...I won't do this) to the positive attitude (100 percent...we/I achieved this, I DID IT!)...
As a follow through at the conclusion of all sessions, an end of term evaluation is assessed for each person's learning experiences from the elective course. As one of the topics that each person is asked to complete, each person is asked to write a letter to an incoming college student. This letter is expected to address why the prospective student needs to consider completing an elective course in College Success Skills. The completing students are requested to cite examples of what they have learned throughout the term and how they will continue to apply these skills throughout their college career and their lifelong learning experiences. Here is a sampling of some of the letters that students wrote spontaneously at the last session of the term.
"You should take College Success Skills because it helps you understand what is your learning style, and shows you other ways to learn. Also, it helps because one of the assignments gives you a visual of how you are wasting time. Then you can figure what to do to manage your time wisely. It also helps you to start getting rid of being shy in front of a class when giving a report or talking in front of a group of people."
"Dear Incoming Student: You're probably wondering how different college will be from your previous area of study. Perhaps you're coming directing out of high school,or maybe college life isn't something new to you. You may have your core courses lined up, but perhaps you're unsure of what electives to take. College Success Skills may be able to fill in one of those gaps, as well as help your transition into your new college experience with confidence. The course covers many topics and strategies that may assist you to being an active and efficient student, and covers many well-known issues to students, such as procrastination, time management, test anxiety, and future-oriented difficulties. I took this course during my last semester at this college as preparation for my transition to the university. Even though our situations many be different, I'm sure that College Success Skills will offer you many of the insights that I've acquired. Just make sure you come prepared to learn...Learn about learning, that is! Sincerely, a Fellow Student who's vowed to succeed!"
"Dear Student: I am writing you in hopes that you will enroll in a course that has helped me tremendously with not only classroom skills, but as well with career and life skills. The course of which I speak is College Success Skills. The reasons I think that this course is beneficial include the ability to read more fluidly with different strategies, which are introduced, namely the strategy of SQ3R. As well the course gives ways of managing time better such as better study habits, avoidance of procrastination, and more. This course also offers the opportunity to work in a group and improve your interpersonal skills in terms of learning and working with other people. Finally, this course prepare you for the work force by teaching you how to write a proper resume and cover letter, how to interview for a job, and how to associate with coworkers. All in all, I feel this course has made me a more well-rounded individual and is pertinent to success in college and beyond."
Watch for the next testimonials from students who completed the course, College Success Skills. Their honest assessment speaks from the heart of achievement ladder enthusiasts who are determined to climb up and down the Ladder of Achievement no matter what challenges come their way in their daily walk with learning. "Always remember what you have learned. Your education is your life. Guard it well!" (Proverbs 4:13)
As a follow through at the conclusion of all sessions, an end of term evaluation is assessed for each person's learning experiences from the elective course. As one of the topics that each person is asked to complete, each person is asked to write a letter to an incoming college student. This letter is expected to address why the prospective student needs to consider completing an elective course in College Success Skills. The completing students are requested to cite examples of what they have learned throughout the term and how they will continue to apply these skills throughout their college career and their lifelong learning experiences. Here is a sampling of some of the letters that students wrote spontaneously at the last session of the term.
"You should take College Success Skills because it helps you understand what is your learning style, and shows you other ways to learn. Also, it helps because one of the assignments gives you a visual of how you are wasting time. Then you can figure what to do to manage your time wisely. It also helps you to start getting rid of being shy in front of a class when giving a report or talking in front of a group of people."
"Dear Incoming Student: You're probably wondering how different college will be from your previous area of study. Perhaps you're coming directing out of high school,or maybe college life isn't something new to you. You may have your core courses lined up, but perhaps you're unsure of what electives to take. College Success Skills may be able to fill in one of those gaps, as well as help your transition into your new college experience with confidence. The course covers many topics and strategies that may assist you to being an active and efficient student, and covers many well-known issues to students, such as procrastination, time management, test anxiety, and future-oriented difficulties. I took this course during my last semester at this college as preparation for my transition to the university. Even though our situations many be different, I'm sure that College Success Skills will offer you many of the insights that I've acquired. Just make sure you come prepared to learn...Learn about learning, that is! Sincerely, a Fellow Student who's vowed to succeed!"
"Dear Student: I am writing you in hopes that you will enroll in a course that has helped me tremendously with not only classroom skills, but as well with career and life skills. The course of which I speak is College Success Skills. The reasons I think that this course is beneficial include the ability to read more fluidly with different strategies, which are introduced, namely the strategy of SQ3R. As well the course gives ways of managing time better such as better study habits, avoidance of procrastination, and more. This course also offers the opportunity to work in a group and improve your interpersonal skills in terms of learning and working with other people. Finally, this course prepare you for the work force by teaching you how to write a proper resume and cover letter, how to interview for a job, and how to associate with coworkers. All in all, I feel this course has made me a more well-rounded individual and is pertinent to success in college and beyond."
Watch for the next testimonials from students who completed the course, College Success Skills. Their honest assessment speaks from the heart of achievement ladder enthusiasts who are determined to climb up and down the Ladder of Achievement no matter what challenges come their way in their daily walk with learning. "Always remember what you have learned. Your education is your life. Guard it well!" (Proverbs 4:13)
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