Welcome to College opening Doors Chapter 1

How will college prepare you for life? Page 5 How will college prepare you for life? Education promotes success Education prepares you for career success Education improves your employability and earning potential Education broadens your worldview Education helps you develop flexibility Education helps you build teamwork skills

How can you get motivated? Page 8 How can you get motivated? Make a commitment State your commitment concretely Take the first step Stay aware of each commitment Keep an eye on your progress Reward yourself as you move ahead

How can you get motivated? Page 9 How can you get motivated? Develop positive habits Define and evaluate the habit Decide to keep or change the habit Start today - and keep it up Reward positive steps

How can you get motivated? Page 10 How can you get motivated? Be responsible Responsibility means action Everyday responsibilities get you in the action habit The small accomplishments make a big impression Fulfilling day-to-day responsibilities gives you freedom Responsibility means initiative

How can you get motivated? Page 10 How can you get motivated? Face your fears Acknowledge fears Examine fears Develop a plan of attack Move ahead with your plan

How can you get motivated? Page 11 How can you get motivated? Build self-esteem Think positively: Create a positive attitude Take action: Earn your belief in yourself through action and effort

What is the connection between college and lifelong learning? Page 12 What is the connection between college and lifelong learning? College prepares you to learn from failure and celebrate success Learning from failure Look at what happened Make any possible improvements on the situation Stay aware of the fact that you are a capable, valuable person Share your thoughts and disappointments with others Look on the bright side

What is the connection between college and lifelong learning? Page 13 What is the connection between college and lifelong learning? College prepares you to learn from failure and celebrate success Celebrating success Appreciate yourself Build your confidence for future challenges Stay sensitive to others

What is the connection between college and lifelong learning? Page 14 What is the connection between college and lifelong learning? College helps you become a person of integrity Integrity is a commitment to five fundamental values: Honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility Having academic integrity has positive effects on habits, knowledge level, interaction with others, self-esteem College provides an opportunity to examine your life

The Wheel of Life