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1.1 Introduction
1.2 Why College?
1.3 The First Year of College Will Be an Experience
1.4 College Culture and Expectations
2.1 Developing a Growth Mindset
2.2 Developing Grit & Resiliency
2.3 Developing Self-Efficacy
2.4 Goal Setting
2.5 Time Management
2.6 Developing Motivation
1. 3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Power to Learn
3.3 Learning Styles
3.4 Personality Types and Learning
3.5 Applying What You Know about Learning
2. 3.6 The Hidden Curriculum
3.7 Reading and Note Taking
3.8 Memory, Studying, and Test Taking
3.9 Writing
4.1 Introduction
4.2 What Thinking Means
4.3 Creative Thinking
4.4 Analytical Thinking
4.5 Critical Thinking
4.6 Problem-Solving
4.7 Metacognition
4.8 Information Literacy
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Taking Care of Your Physical Health
5.3 Sleep
5.4 Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
5.5 Taking Care of Your Mental Health
5.6 Maintaining Healthy Relationships
3. 5.7 Stress Management
5.8 Emotional Intelligence
4. 6.1 Support/Resources
6.2 Interacting with Instructors and Classes
6.3 Communicating with Instructors
6.4 Chapter Activities
6.5 The Social World of College
6.6 Getting Along with Others
6.7 Campus Groups
6.8 Chapter Activities
6.9 Communication
7.1 Introduction
7.2 What Is the Difference Between a Job and a Career?
7.3 Career Myths
7.4 Professional Skill Building
7.5 Self-exploration - Values and Decision Making
7.6 Self-exploration - Personality, Interests, & Skills
7.7 Self-Exploration - Review Your Career Profile (Why College?)
7.8 Self-Exploration - College Majors
7.9 Career decision making
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7.10 Meaningful Work (and Self-Exploration)
7.11 Degree Paths
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Personal Financial Planning
8.3 Savings, Expenses, and Budgeting
8.4 Credit Cards and Other Debt
8.5 Education Debt: Paying for College
9.1 Introduction
9.2 What Is Diversity, and Why Is Everybody Talking About It?
9.3 Categories of Diversity
9.4 Navigating the Diversity Landscape
9.5 Inclusivity and Civility: What Role Can I Play?
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