{"id":1048,"date":"2015-05-29T18:24:26","date_gmt":"2015-05-29T18:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/collegesuccess2x30master\/?post_type=chapter&p=1048"},"modified":"2015-06-29T22:47:08","modified_gmt":"2015-06-29T22:47:08","slug":"welcome-to-mcc-and-college-success","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/monroe-collegesuccess-thirdedition\/chapter\/welcome-to-mcc-and-college-success\/","title":{"raw":"Welcome to MCC and Your College Success Course","rendered":"Welcome to MCC and Your College Success Course"},"content":{"raw":"\"Campus\r\n

Congratulations<\/h2>\r\nYou made it! You've already shown the perseverance and dedication necessary to get into college. Maybe your path here from high school was short, or maybe you've had many life experiences\u00a0since high school. Either way, welcome to Monroe Community College. We're so glad you've chosen MCC!\r\n

Transitioning to College<\/h2>\r\nMost students feel a sense of excitement and enthusiasm,\u00a0along with\u00a0a bit of anxiety,\u00a0as they begin classes, especially\u00a0in their\u00a0first semester. In many ways the beginning of each semester is a fresh start. It is an opportunity to learn and grow. You'll meet new people, have new experiences, and be\u00a0inspired to\u00a0attain high standards. The transition to college is full of exciting opportunities and challenges.\r\n\r\nThis book, just like this course, is intended\u00a0to be a resource for you as you navigate your transition to college. Each chapter is designed to help you think about important issues in college life.\u00a0Some of the ideas\u00a0will be relevant immediately, and others will be of use to you as you move through your educational career. Please keep in mind that there are both print and online versions of this text:\u00a0additional spaces have been added to write in answers, and\u00a0links to many resources\u00a0have been provided. As the required text for this class, all students can purchase\u00a0the book\u00a0in the MCC Bookstore\u00a0and access it online via\u00a0Blackboard. The book is organized so that each chapter focuses on a key question. Here's an overview:\r\n

Chapter 1 Welcome to Monroe Community College: Now What?<\/h3>\r\n

encourages you to value class time, learn about how you learn, and think through your communication as it introduces you to some of the technology you'll use in college.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter 2 Who am I and What are My Goals?<\/h3>\r\n

gives you the opportunity to find out more about yourself and set some short, midterm, and long range goals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter 3 How Can I Manage My Time and Space?<\/h3>\r\n

helps you achieve your goals by giving tips for time management and organization.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter 4 Personal Responsibility: What's on Me?<\/h3>\r\n

explores mindsets for success, stress management techniques,\u00a0and effective collaboration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter 5 How Can I\u00a0Learn and Study Effectively in College?<\/h3>\r\n

helps you improve your learning, studying, and test-taking\u00a0techniques.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter 6 Diversity and Civility: Can't We All Just Get Along?<\/h3>\r\n

focuses on topics that\u00a0help diverse learners create a positive learning environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter 7 What's the Best Way to Think about Problems?<\/h3>\r\n

explores critical thinking and problem solving.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter 8 Career Development: What\u00a0about My Future?<\/h3>\r\n

offers you an opportunity to think about who you are and where you are going beyond Monroe Community College.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter 9 How Can I Take Care\u00a0of My Health and My Finances?<\/h3>\r\n

examines\u00a0personal wellness and money management.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chapter 10 What Should I Know About College Policies?<\/h3>\r\n

discusses some of the policy issues in college.<\/p>\r\nThis College Success course is one step along your journey\u00a0through higher education. It is the hope that this text and course will offer you a solid foundation for future opportunities and challenges.\u00a0By being\u00a0open to hard work and new experiences, collaborating with classmates, and accessing college resources, you are on your way to a successful college experience.\r\n

Again, welcome to MCC. We are glad you are here.<\/p>","rendered":"

\"Campus<\/p>\n

Congratulations<\/h2>\n

You made it! You’ve already shown the perseverance and dedication necessary to get into college. Maybe your path here from high school was short, or maybe you’ve had many life experiences\u00a0since high school. Either way, welcome to Monroe Community College. We’re so glad you’ve chosen MCC!<\/p>\n

Transitioning to College<\/h2>\n

Most students feel a sense of excitement and enthusiasm,\u00a0along with\u00a0a bit of anxiety,\u00a0as they begin classes, especially\u00a0in their\u00a0first semester. In many ways the beginning of each semester is a fresh start. It is an opportunity to learn and grow. You’ll meet new people, have new experiences, and be\u00a0inspired to\u00a0attain high standards. The transition to college is full of exciting opportunities and challenges.<\/p>\n

This book, just like this course, is intended\u00a0to be a resource for you as you navigate your transition to college. Each chapter is designed to help you think about important issues in college life.\u00a0Some of the ideas\u00a0will be relevant immediately, and others will be of use to you as you move through your educational career. Please keep in mind that there are both print and online versions of this text:\u00a0additional spaces have been added to write in answers, and\u00a0links to many resources\u00a0have been provided. As the required text for this class, all students can purchase\u00a0the book\u00a0in the MCC Bookstore\u00a0and access it online via\u00a0Blackboard. The book is organized so that each chapter focuses on a key question. Here’s an overview:<\/p>\n

Chapter 1 Welcome to Monroe Community College: Now What?<\/h3>\n

encourages you to value class time, learn about how you learn, and think through your communication as it introduces you to some of the technology you’ll use in college.<\/p>\n

Chapter 2 Who am I and What are My Goals?<\/h3>\n

gives you the opportunity to find out more about yourself and set some short, midterm, and long range goals.<\/p>\n

Chapter 3 How Can I Manage My Time and Space?<\/h3>\n

helps you achieve your goals by giving tips for time management and organization.<\/p>\n

Chapter 4 Personal Responsibility: What’s on Me?<\/h3>\n

explores mindsets for success, stress management techniques,\u00a0and effective collaboration.<\/p>\n

Chapter 5 How Can I\u00a0Learn and Study Effectively in College?<\/h3>\n

helps you improve your learning, studying, and test-taking\u00a0techniques.<\/p>\n

Chapter 6 Diversity and Civility: Can’t We All Just Get Along?<\/h3>\n

focuses on topics that\u00a0help diverse learners create a positive learning environment.<\/p>\n

Chapter 7 What’s the Best Way to Think about Problems?<\/h3>\n

explores critical thinking and problem solving.<\/p>\n

Chapter 8 Career Development: What\u00a0about My Future?<\/h3>\n

offers you an opportunity to think about who you are and where you are going beyond Monroe Community College.<\/p>\n

Chapter 9 How Can I Take Care\u00a0of My Health and My Finances?<\/h3>\n

examines\u00a0personal wellness and money management.<\/p>\n

Chapter 10 What Should I Know About College Policies?<\/h3>\n

discusses some of the policy issues in college.<\/p>\n

This College Success course is one step along your journey\u00a0through higher education. It is the hope that this text and course will offer you a solid foundation for future opportunities and challenges.\u00a0By being\u00a0open to hard work and new experiences, collaborating with classmates, and accessing college resources, you are on your way to a successful college experience.<\/p>\n

Again, welcome to MCC. We are glad you are here.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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