Cornerstones for Career College Success

3rd edition

Topic: Ch. 1 - Thrive

Change/Goal-Setting

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Read and discuss• Read “How College Changed My Life” on pages

3 and 4

• Think about:• What adversities in your past will you have

to overcome?

• What changes and adjustments are you going to have to make to reach your goals?

• Motivated

• Knowledgeable

• Resourceful

• Creative

• Adaptable

• Open-minded

• Communication

• Accountability

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Are you.....

???

The world is

changing.

• Change is a skill – it is learned

• Change takes time – slow and systematic

• Change requires an attitude adjustment

• Change demands action – you must participate

• Change is about working toward something

• Change is about letting go and holding on

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Creating Success Through Positive Change - pg. 9-10

• Most students say:

“Show me the money!”

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pg. 11

2.40% Professional degree $103,411

1.90% Doctorate degree $88,867

4.00% Master’s degree $69,958

5.40% Bachelor’s degree $57,026

7.00% Associate’s degree $44,086

9.20% Some college, no degree $40,556

10.30% High school graduate $34,197

14.90% Less than high school graduate $27,470

Source: Department of the Census, Department of Labor, 2011.

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• What are employers looking for?

• Excellent written/oral communication skills

• Problem solving skills

• Capacity to change and learn quickly

• Work well with others

• Computer literacy

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THE CULTURE OF COLLEGE

What are the basic truths about career college success?

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College Success, 3epg. 12

#1. Success is about choices, sacrifices, change

-step outside your comfort zone

#2. Higher education is a two-way street

-you have to give in order to receive

#3. Self-motivation and -responsibility required

-no “victim mentality” allowed

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Figure 1.3

Victim and Victor Profile

pg. 14

#4. Self-management is key

-remember 2-3 hour rule

#5. This is not high school

-recognize and embrace differences

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Figure 1.4

A Guide to Understanding Expectations

pg. 15

#6. Eliminate “This isn’t Harvard” syndrome

-make the most out of your experience

• Eliminate “I CAN’T Syndrome”

★ Focus on positive aspects of life

★Eliminate negative thoughts and self-talk

★Visualize your success

★Take responsibility

• What company do you keep?

– Seek out positive, optimistic people

– Avoid contaminated people who tear you down

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GOAL SETTING

“Decide you want it more than you’re afraid of it.”

-Bill Cosby

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College Success, 3epg. 18

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Characteristics of SMART Goals, pg. 18

Assessment

• Compose a Diagram. The diagram should have two sides. In this diagram include the things that you’ll have to change in order to be successful in College and things that can remain the same. Do NOT Rush this Assignment.