1. Week #2: Getting Off On the Right Foot
COUN 2: College Success Strategies
11/16/2018
Week #2: Getting Off On the Right Foot
August 21st and August 23rd
Professor Michael Ngo

2. Getting On Course to Your Success
COUN 2: College Success Strategies
11/16/2018
Getting On Course to Your Success
Professor Michael Ngo

3. COUN 2: College Success Strategies
11/16/2018
What Is Success?
What does “success” mean to you?
Getting all A’s and B’s while working a full-time job
Making 2 free-throws to win the basketball tournament
Parenting 2 great kids and still making the dean’s list
Being the first person in the family to earn a college degree
“Outer Success”
Focus on learning instead of just getting good grades
Major in a career field because it’s your passion
Discover your personal values
“Inner Success”
Professor Michael Ngo

4. COUN 2: College Success Strategies
11/16/2018
Definition of Success
“Success is staying on course to your desired outcomes and experiences, creating wisdom, happiness, and unconditional self-worth along the way.”
Do you have the same definition of success?
Take 5 minutes to write or draw your definition of success
Success Worksheet
Success Worksheet
Professor Michael Ngo

5. COUN 2: College Success Strategies
11/16/2018
The Power of Choice
“Positive beliefs lead to effective behaviors. Effective behaviors lead to success.”
For example:
After a disappointing test score, a struggling student thinks, “I knew I couldn’t do college math!”
This belief will likely lead the student to miss classes and neglect assignments
These self-defeating behaviors will lead to even lower test scores, reinforcing the negative beliefs
Professor Michael Ngo

6. COUN 2: College Success Strategies
11/16/2018
Write a Great Life
Journal writing is a way to explore your life in depth and discover your best “self”
Self-awareness will enable you to make wise choices about what to keep doing and what to change
Journal writing is ‘free writing’, but through On Course, it’s guided that allows you additional insights about you
All journal entries are located on the website:
Julielaw.weebly.com
Professor Michael Ngo

7. Journal Writing Guidelines
COUN 2: College Success Strategies
11/16/2018
Journal Writing Guidelines
Read the directions/questions for each journal…make sure you know what it is asking you. If you are not sure ask a classmate or me.
Be spontaneous – write whatever comes to your mind. This is not an English composition course.
Be honest – this will allow you to discover yourself and your success
Be creative – Express your creative self. Add your favorite quotes, poems and sayings. Use color, clip arts, photos, and drawing
Dive deep – be specific and provide examples to the point where the reader won’t have any question
Professor Michael Ngo

8. Professor’s Journal Writing Preference
COUN 2: College Success Strategies
11/16/2018
Professor’s Journal Writing Preference
All journal entries must be:
Typed or hand written
Either provide hard copy or as an attachment (Microsoft Word Document only) and in subject of state: YOUR NAME AND ASSIGNMENT
Journals are due at the beginning of class on the due date or you may submit them earlier
No late journal entries will be accepted… being absent is not an excuse
Professor Michael Ngo

9. Email Assignments to Professor Julie Law
COUN 2: College Success Strategies
11/16/2018
Assignments to Professor Julie Law
Correct address
CC to yourself
Your name with assignment name
Professor Michael Ngo

10. COUN 2: College Success Strategies
11/16/2018
Forks in the Road
Responsibility
Motivation
Self-Management
Interdependence
Self-Awareness
Lifelong Learning
Emotional Intelligence
Self-Esteem
Professor Michael Ngo

11. Wise Choices in College
COUN 2: College Success Strategies
11/16/2018
Wise Choices in College
22 College Customs
Ready your college catalogue
See your advisor
Understanding prerequisites
Complete your general education requirements
Choose a major wisely
Take a realistic load of courses
Attend the first day of class on time
Sit in each classroom where you can focus on learning
Study the syllabus
Buy required course books and supplies as soon as possible
Introduce yourself to one or more classmates and exchange numbers/ s
Professor Michael Ngo

12. Wise Choices in College
COUN 2: College Success Strategies
11/16/2018
Wise Choices in College
22 College Customs Continued 12. Inform your instructor before a planned absence 13. If you arrive late, slip in quietly. 14. Ask Questions 15. To hold an extended conversation with your instructor, make an appointment during their office hours. 16. Get involved on campus life. 17. Know the importance of your GPA 18. Know how to compute your GPA 19. If you stop attending a class, withdraw from it immediately. 20. Talk to your instructor before withdrawing. 21. Keep a file of important documents.
Professor Michael Ngo

13. Wise Choices in College
COUN 2: College Success Strategies
11/16/2018
Wise Choices in College
22 College Customs Continued
22. Finally, some college customs dictate what you should not do.
Don’t pack up your books or put on your coat until the class is over
After an absence, don’t ask your instructor, “Did I miss anything?”
Don’t wear headphones during class.
Don’t let a cell phone disturb the class.
Don’t side-talk with a classmate while another student/professor is talking.
Don’t make distracting noises in class (clicking a pen, popping gum, drumming fingers and so on).
Professor Michael Ngo

14. Flashcard Study

15. COUN 2: College Success Strategies
11/16/2018
Self-Assessment
ICA #1: Due on Monday, 08/28
Professor Michael Ngo

16. COUN 2: College Success Strategies
11/16/2018
Homework
Journal #1 – Due Monday, August 28th
ICA #1 – Due Monday, August 28th
Pick up 7 Habits book – Needed by week 4
Pick up Chaffey Planner
Professor Michael Ngo