U101: Understanding College Life
Prepare for college success: Learn about academics, campus life, and financing your education.Dive into college life with U101
Prepare for college success: Learn about academics, campus life, and financing your education.Dive into college life with U101
Dive into college life with U101, an essential guide for new students and parents. This course demystifies the American university experience, covering academics, campus life, and financial planning. Learn from college students, professors, and staff about succeeding in classes, choosing a major, and getting involved in campus activities. Gain practical insights on study strategies, financial aid, and living arrangements. Whether you're years from college or newly admitted, U101 provides valuable advice to ease your transition and maximize your college experience.
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What you'll learn
Understand the basics of how colleges and universities operate
Identify and describe faculty expectations for college-level academic work
List effective study strategies for college success
Explore strategies for selecting a major
Identify various types of grants and scholarships and application processes
Discuss college life, including benefits and limitations of living on or off campus
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12 assignments
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There are 8 modules in this course
U101: Understanding College and College Life is a comprehensive introduction to the American university experience. This course covers essential aspects of college life, from academic expectations to campus involvement. Students will learn about university structure, faculty roles, effective study strategies, and selecting a major. The course also addresses practical concerns like financing education, living arrangements, and getting involved in campus activities. Designed for incoming freshmen and their parents, U101 aims to demystify college life and prepare students for a successful transition to higher education.
Welcome to U101!
Module 1 · 0 Hours to complete
Understanding the Nature of College
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Succeeding as a Student
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Building Your Education
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Financing Your Education
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Living On and Off Campus
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Getting Involved in Campus Life
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Conclusion
Module 8 · 0 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Expert in Public Speaking and Communication Education
Dr. Matt McGarrity is a Teaching Professor in the Communication Department at the University of Washington, where he teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in public speaking, argumentation, classical rhetoric, rhetorical criticism, and communication pedagogy. He is the founder and current director of the University of Washington Center for Speech & Debate, which provides speech coaching to students.
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