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.

Week 1: Prepare for the college student experience

Week 2: Learn about various types of college courses

Week 3: Develop strategies for active listening, note taking, and exam taking

Week 4: Learn about memory recall and best practices for studying

Week 5: Explore student resources that can help you succeed

No background is required; all are welcome!

All of the lectures are designed to be self-contained. No additional readings are required.

The class consists of lecture videos, which are between 8 and 12 minutes and length. Participation in the class consists of Facebook interactions and peer review assignments.