Free course for High School Graduates entering College!
by
Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan
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Tuesday, 22 July 2014
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Published in
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If you are getting ready to head off to college, then you want to check out this course, “How to Succeed in College.” In this course you will learn about college life and develop strategies to help you be successful during your undergraduate experience. This free course is being offered on Coursera, through the University of Kentucky.
Here is some information about the course:
About the Course
In How to Succeed in College, students interact and plan their transition to higher education and beyond. This multimedia course incorporates presentations, videos, and social media while focusing on strategies for student success. Various perspectives are introduced through interviews with faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and current students to provide a holistic view of the college experience. Students in the course interact with each other via discussion forums, social media, and peer-review assignments. Topics include instructor expectations, social interaction, acclimating to new environments, strategies for studying, student resources, and basic issues in psychology. The course is designed for incoming college students of all backgrounds and interests. Join Dr. Jonathan Golding and Dr. Phil Kraemer in exploring the challenges and opportunities of the college experience.