This self-paced agenda for College Success is designed to help you build momentum one module at a time.
Each module is planned for about 3 hours and follows the same learning flow from the didactic concept:
- Engage
- Learn
- Reflect
- Apply
- Check
The sequence starts with core academic success skills (how learning works, study methods, and time systems), then moves into resilience and support habits, and finishes with long-range planning (purpose, career/major direction, and financial literacy).
By the end, you will have both immediate tactics for this semester and a practical plan for your next steps.
- Title: How Learning Works and Why Mindset Matters
- Estimated duration: 3 hours
- Type: lecture
- Learning objective(s): Apply learning science principles and growth mindset strategies to improve study effectiveness
- Summary: You will learn how memory, attention, and practice actually work, then use that knowledge to replace unproductive habits with strategies that improve retention and performance.
- Materials file:
materials/1-lecture.md
- Title: Time Management and Focus Systems
- Estimated duration: 3 hours
- Type: exercise
- Learning objective(s): Use practical time planning and focus routines to manage coursework and reduce overload
- Summary: You will build a realistic weekly plan, identify time leaks, and practice simple routines that protect focus and prevent last-minute stress.
- Materials file:
materials/2-exercise.md
- Title: Note-Taking and Study Strategies That Actually Work
- Estimated duration: 3 hours
- Type: exercise
- Learning objective(s): Apply evidence-based note-taking and study techniques to improve grades
- Summary: You will compare common study habits against proven methods, then practice retrieval, spacing, and note-taking systems you can use in your current classes.
- Materials file:
materials/3-exercise.md
- Title: Stress, Resilience, and Healthy Performance
- Estimated duration: 3 hours
- Type: lecture
- Learning objective(s): Use social-emotional learning strategies to regulate stress and sustain motivation
- Summary: You will learn how stress affects learning, build a personal reset plan, and choose daily habits that support your mental and physical wellbeing.
- Materials file:
materials/4-lecture.md
- Title: Help-Seeking and Building Your Support Network
- Estimated duration: 3 hours
- Type: exercise
- Learning objective(s): Proactively seek academic, social, and wellbeing support when needed
- Summary: You will map your campus support system, practice asking for help effectively, and create a step-by-step plan for what to do when challenges appear.
- Materials file:
materials/5-exercise.md
- Title: Values, Purpose, and Goal Setting
- Estimated duration: 3 hours
- Type: lecture
- Learning objective(s): Identify personal values, strengths, and goals to guide academic decisions
- Summary: You will clarify what matters to you, connect your values to your college choices, and turn broad ambitions into concrete short-term goals.
- Materials file:
materials/6-lecture.md
- Title: Career Exploration, Major Choice, and Academic Planning
- Estimated duration: 3 hours
- Type: exercise
- Learning objective(s): Research career interests and majors, then build a practical academic plan
- Summary: You will use simple career exploration tools, evaluate major options, and draft an academic plan aligned with your goals and timeline.
- Materials file:
materials/7-exercise.md
- Title: Financial Literacy for College Success
- Estimated duration: 3 hours
- Type: lecture
- Learning objective(s): Apply foundational financial literacy concepts to make informed college decisions
- Summary: You will learn core budgeting, aid, debt, and cost-planning concepts so your financial choices support your academic success and long-term stability.
- Materials file:
materials/8-lecture.md