101. Welcome to College
Offers a general overview of college with an emphasis on making a commitment to learn.
102. The First Step
Discusses honest self-assessment. “Discovery and Intention Journal Entry System” is introduced, as well as “The Discovery Wheel.”
103. Ideas Are Tools
Covers the concept of learning styles and features four stages of learning.
104. Finding the Time
Discusses short-term time management: creating to-do lists, prioritizing activities, and scheduling.
105. Looking Ahead
Discusses long-range time management— knowing one's own values and ideals, how to set goals and plan the use of time—months or years into the future.
106. You've Got a Great Memory
Offers helpful tips on memory, its processes, and various techniques to improve memory.
107. Muscle Reading
Deals with the basic strategy of Muscle Reading, and discusses a nine-step approach to help supercharge study habits.
108. Reading Challenges
Illustrates how the basic strategy of Muscle Reading can be altered to handle special challenges, such as finding time for studying when children need to be cared for, as well as motivation tips.
109. Taking Notes
Demonstrates specific note-taking formats and their processes.
110. Challenges Worth Noting
Presents some real-world note-taking challenges and offers solutions. This lesson also introduces many different ways distance learning courses are delivered.
111. Preparing for the Test
Discusses proper test-preparation techniques. The power of cooperative learning and steps for forming a solid study group are discussed.
112. This Is Not a Test
Presents various ways to manage the causes and symptoms of test anxiety.
113. Embracing Diversity
Explores the value of diversity, and the negative effects of stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and racism.
114. Thinking Creatively
Explores the nature of creativity and offers exercises and techniques to stimulate the creative thinking process.
115. Thinking Critically
Focuses on the realm of logic and analysis. Critical thinking skills and problem solving are discussed in depth.
116. Math and Science: A 3-D Solution
Focuses on more specific problem-solving skills that will help students succeed in math and science courses.
117. Research: Solving a Mystery
Explains how to conduct research with an emphasis on the resources available at the library.
118. Writing Well—The First Draft
Explores how to get started on writing papers by presenting steps and processes in creating a first draft.
119. Writing Well—The Final Presentation
Looks at the process of turning a rough draft into a polished paper or presentation.
120. Communication
Explores the communication loop and offers tips on improving communication skills and introduces the theory of “multiple intelligences.”
121. Relationships
Describes the key ingredients of healthy as well as unhealthy relationships, and relates how good relationship skills can lead to success in school and in life.
122. Money and Finances
Examines general principles of money management and encourages students to make a habit of financial planning and budgeting. Special tax and financial tips are covered to help students pay for college.
123. Take Care of Your Machine
Explores several aspects of maintaining health and wellness.
124. Preventing Life Crashes
Focuses on specific threats to students' health, how to prevent them and how to deal with them if they happen.
125. Charting Your Course
Deals with the development of skills in planning and managing careers, and discusses various career resources.
126. Mastering Your Life
Reviews skills, strategies, techniques, and attitudes learned in previous lessons, and discusses how best to apply them to college and to life in general.
