The cost of college should never discourage anyone from going after a valuable degree. –Arne Duncan, former United States Secretary of EducationLEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this section, you will be able to:Establish financial goalsIdentify strategies for creating and maintaining a budgetDescribe available options for paying for collegeDescribe the benefits and risks of creditDevelop financial literacy skills to prepare for your financial future

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Fundamentals for Success in College will help you develop all the necessary skills and strategies to become successful in your educational journey. It will take you on a journey of reflection, discovery and learning. Enjoy the ride!

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The Fundamentals for Success in College prepares students for academic and professional success. Learners will define their learning styles, identify their strengths and needs and develop a personal academic success plan. Learners will further their academic and professional success skills through this resource by studying different learning strategies. These include study skills, note-taking, test-taking skills, improving memory, reading skills, time management strategies, goal setting, self-care, personal health and wellness, budgeting in college, and digital literacy. An in-depth understanding of APA referencing, as well as academic integrity, is included in this OER. This textbook also focuses on professional deportment. Learners will get an insight into Field Placement and the role of professionalism in a successful placement. They will learn a variety of formats to prepare a professional resume and cover letter.

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This free digital textbook serves as a companion to EDUC 1300/1200/1100 Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success at Austin Community College. This book is an accessible and relevant way to explore the research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation as well as factors that impact learning, and the presentation of specific learning strategies. This Open Educational Resource was remixed from a previous version found at https://courses.lumenlearning.com/austincc-learningframeworks/ by Heather Syrett and Laura Lucas. Senior Contributing Author and EditorHeather Syrett, Professor and Assistant Department ChairStudent Development and General StudiesAustin Community College Contributing AuthorsPamela Askew, ProfessorStudent Development and General StudiesAustin Community CollegeEduardo Garcia, ProfessorStudent Development and General StudiesAustin Community College Edgar Granillo, Professor and Department ChairStudent Development and General StudiesAustin Community College Laura Lucas, Former Adjunct ProfessorStudent Development and General StudiesAustin Community CollegeMarcy May, Adjunct ProfessorStudent Development and General StudiesAustin Community CollegeTobin Quereau, Former Adjunct ProfessorStudent Development and General StudiesAustin Community CollegeAmber Sarker, ProfessorStudent Development and General StudiesAustin Community College Paul Smith, Adjunct ProfessorStudent Development and General StudiesAustin Community College Eva Thomsen, Associate ProfessorStudent Development and General StudiesAustin Community College Suggested Attribution for Reuse;Syrett, H., et al. Learning Framework: Strategies for College Success. Provided by: Austin Community College. Located at: OER Commons, https://www.oercommons.org/courseware/8434. License: CC BY-NC-SA-4.0 Revised August 2020 (Chapters 1, 4, 6, 7, and 8), August 2021 (Chapters 2 and 15), August 2022 (Chapters 1, 3, and 16), August 2023 (Chapters 1, 16, and 17), August 2024 (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 14.)

Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College SuccessChapter 16: Managing your Mental (and Physical) Health

Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College SuccessChapter 1: Manage the Transition to College 

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Define what success means to you.Describe the qualities of a successful college student.Compare and contrast a Growth Mindset vs. a Fixed Mindset.Understand the concept of Self-Efficacy and how to apply it to your college success.Identify campus resources to support your success.Understand the principles of academic integrity.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Define what success means to you.Describe the qualities of a successful college student.Compare and contrast a Growth Mindset vs. a Fixed Mindset.Understand the concept of Self-Efficacy and how to apply it to your college success.Identify campus resources to support your success.Understand the principles of academic integrity.

Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College SuccessChapter 2: Set Yourself Up for Success

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Understand the relationship between goals and time management.Consider how your priorities impact your time.Identify your time management personality.Assess your current use of time.Understand the basic principles of time management and planning.Use a calendar planner and daily to-do list to plan ahead for study tasks and manage your time effectively.Explore time management tips and strategies.Identify procrastination behaviors and strategies to avoid them.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of this chapter, you will be able to:Analyze the impact of your surroundings while you study.Recognize the importance of organizing your space to your best advantage for studying.Understand the dangers of multitasking and strategies for avoiding it.Assess the degree to which personal technology may help or hinder your study efforts.