College: What to Expect

Jason and Emily share some experiences from their first year of college with high school students who are visiting the campus with their guidance counselor.

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Whole New Words: Brian's Glossary of Terms Used in College

In college you will hear many terms for the first time, such as bursar, blue book, and peer-reviewed journals. In this glossary Brian provides brief explanations of what the words mean in an academic environment. [Web page]

Sample Syllabi

Learn what useful information a faculty member's syllabus can contain and consider how that information could be helpful to you. [Web page]

Sample Assignments

If you are wondering how college assignments are different from high school projects, take a look at these three very different, yet typical, college assignments. [Web page]

Jason's 7 Tips for Balancing Work and Play

Jason offers advice on time management and how to balance coursework and socializing. [Web page] [PDF]

Transitioning to College

Helping You Succeed

Learning Modules

College: What to Expect

College: What to Expect

Whole New Words: Brian's Glossary of Terms Used in College

In college you will hear many terms for the first time, such as bursar, blue book, and peer-reviewed journals. In this glossary Brian provides brief explanations of what the words mean in an academic environment. [Web page]

Sample Syllabi

Learn what useful information a faculty member's syllabus can contain and consider how that information could be helpful to you. [Web page]

Sample Assignments

If you are wondering how college assignments are different from high school projects, take a look at these three very different, yet typical, college assignments. [Web page]

Transitioning to College

Helping You Succeed

Learning Modules

College: What to Expect

College: What to Expect

Whole New Words: Brian's Glossary of Terms Used in College In college you will hear many terms for the first time, such as bursar, blue book, and peer-reviewed journals. In this glossary Brian provides brief explanations of what the words mean in an academic environment. [Web page]

Sample Syllabi Learn what useful information a faculty member's syllabus can contain and consider how that information could be helpful to you. [Web page]

Sample Assignments If you are wondering how college assignments are different from high school projects, take a look at these three very different, yet typical, college assignments. [Web page]

Whole New Words: Brian's Glossary of Terms Used in College

In college you will hear many terms for the first time, such as bursar, blue book, and peer-reviewed journals. In this glossary Brian provides brief explanations of what the words mean in an academic environment. [Web page]

Sample Syllabi

Learn what useful information a faculty member's syllabus can contain and consider how that information could be helpful to you. [Web page]

Sample Assignments

If you are wondering how college assignments are different from high school projects, take a look at these three very different, yet typical, college assignments. [Web page]