Day 1 

PART 1: TRANSITIONING FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE

• Behind the scenes look at the differences between high school and college 
• Common challenges for first-year students
• Skills are critical for success 
• Characteristics of successful college students
• Fostering a growth mindset

PART 2: LIFE SKILLS FOR COLLEGE

Defining College Goals & Expectations  

• Socially 
• Academically
• Personally

Building Intrinsic Motivation

• Understanding your values
• The Importance of values
• Using values to make  good decisions 

Common College Challenges

• Balancing social, personal, and academic obligations
• Money management
• Stress/overwhelm
• Distractions

Practicing self-care

• Establishing healthy boundaries 
• What it means to self-advocate
• Effects of stress (academic, social, personal)
• Understanding emotional triggers
• Understanding how sleep, exercise, and nutrition impact mental health and performance