Welcome to College....and welcome to Module 1! During this module you will be introduced to what it takes to be a successful college student. You will learn many new study skills in FCST 1010, along with many old skills. Whether you are attending college for the first time or you are a returning student, FCST 1010 will make your college success much easier!!! Welcome..... and good luck!
Module Objectives:
Recognize the benefits of attending college
Due This Week:
Please read the course syllabus and course calendar on our D2L homepage!
Complete the syllabus quiz (bonus points)
Participate in the Getting to Know You discussion thread
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Now that I've introduced myself...it's your turn to introduce yourself. Tell us anything you wish to share (age, marital status, pets, strange traits :0), etc.).
Have you declared a major? If so.....what would you like to major in?
A big goal in FCST 1010 is reflection. As a college student it's not only important to learn and do well in your classes - you must also learn to reflect on your college experience and the new attitudes, knowledge, and skills that you are gaining. Taking time to step back and think about your experience will not only give you a richer experience, but will also help you learn and apply knowledge. Reflection is basically the opposite of cramming for a test - it actually helps you remember and use information for a longer amount of time (hopefully a lifetime). A great way to foster reflection is by journaling. In FCST 1010, you'll be completing a journal entry each week. If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to complete the week's journal.
Journal Entry #1 - How do you feel about attending college? (32 pts.) D2L Discussion.
Are you excited? Are you scared? Do you feel overwhelmed? Please be honest with your feelings!
Your original posting is due on Wednesday, by 11:59 p.m.
Your responses to your classmates is due Sunday, by 11:59 p.m.
Reading
After viewing the "Inspiring Movie Quotes" video, you might have a feeling that it takes more than just waking up and showing up for class to be sucessful in college. You need inspiration! A goal! A reason for waking up, rushing to class, late-night studying, and mind-blowing exams. Then....you need to learn study skills which will help you become successful. Please review the following literature and videos to help inspire you and get you started on the road to success!
Challenge 1: Why Are You Here? (40 pts.)
Congratulations on your decision to come to college! Although there is a lot of research on the benefits of a college education, it’s vitally important that you discover why you decided to attend college and what you hope to get out of the experience. Finding personal meaning in education will not only help deepen your experience, but will also help you stay in school when problems arise in your life.
For this Challenge, create a ½ page, double spaced essay, in MLA style (see video under HOME in LibGuide) that addresses the following prompts:
**Please submit this assignment in D2L under Assessments/Dropbox/Challenge 1. Follow the directions in order to receive full credit for this assignment (double space, 1/2 page, etc.) and remember to ALWAYS do your best work. This assignment is due on or before Sunday at midnight.
Your assignment is due Sunday, by 11:59 p.m.
Going Further #1 (16 points)
In nearly every job that you will have in your life the company you work for will have what is called a Policy and Procedure Manual. As a college student this is referred to as the Student Handbook. The GHC Student Handbook is available both online and in hard copy (see photo below).
I know in an age of technology many of you use electronic calendars to keep track of everything but sometimes a hard copy can be more beneficial. You can get your hard copy from Student Life.
After reviewing the Student Handbook, in 200 words or less tell me why this document is important to students as a whole and what could happen if it did not exist.
**Please submit this assignment in D2L under Assessments/Dropbox/Going Further #1. Follow the directions in order to receive full credit for this assignment (double space, 1/2 page, etc.) and remember to ALWAYS do your best work.
Your assignment is due Sunday, by 11:59 p.m.
Be specific and use examples from the handbook.
