THE Transition to Higher Education Workbook


Table of Contents

Click on the links below to see some of the assignments and activities from the USC 101A and USC 102A courses.

Introduction (Read the Introduction to the 2006-2007 Workbook)

Part One: Transition

Chapter 1 Welcome to NC State
Diversity Journal assignment
Chapter 2 Living in a New Community
The Roommate Contract

Part Two: College Awareness

Chapter 3 Plan for Success
Understanding College Texts and the SQ3R Method
Chapter 4 Time Management
Time Management and Your Goals
Chapter 5 Campus Resources
Virtual Advising Center.
Chapter 6 Policies and Procedures
University Policies (from the NCSU on-line student handbook).

Part Three: Self-Exploration

Chapter 7 Wellness
College Student's Stressful Event Checklist.
Chapter 8 Learning Styles
Read about learning styles and take either the online test or download the test as a PDF file to see what your learning style preferences are.
Chapter 9 Values
What motivates you?
Chapter 10 Personality Preferences
Self-assessment of Myers-Briggs Personality Type

Part Four: Exploring Majors and Careers

Chapter 11 Interests: The Holland Code and the Strong Interest Inventory
Chapter 12 Majors at NC State
Majors and Minors at NC State.
Chapter 13 Approaches to Making a Decision about Majors and Careers
Career Informational Interview

The Transition to Higher Education Workbook is edited by the FYC Curriculum Committee

Contributors to the Workbook:
 Betsy Alexieff, John T. Ambrose, Frankye Artis, Andrea M. Atkin, Shannon Brandt, Lauren Brown, Donna Burton, Kelley Carter, Chris Chafin, Carmen Christopher, Marc Gainey, Laura Gonzalez, Jacqui Hawkins-Morton, Karen Hauschild, Health Promotions Office, Jessie Henninger, Suzy Lamb, Carrie McLean, Phyllis Mohr, Janice Odom, Kim Outing, Keith Powell, Melissa Simpson, Barbara Soloman, Christina Stonehouse, Mary Tetro, Arlene Ugbaja, Tierza Watts, Gabe Wical

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Questions or comments about the First Year College curriculum? Please contact Ms. Donna Burton.

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