Tony Azevedo is a five-time Olympian, former captain of the U.S. National Men’s Water Polo team, and fourth on the list of ‘most goals ever’. And behind his amazing record is an impressive story of resilience and perseverance. He talks about how his setbacks fueled his passions for doing something great with his life. Want to share your natural high with Tony Azevedo? Tweet him @waterpolotony with #LiveNaturallyHigh. He might tweet back!

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Tony Hawk paved the way for professional skateboarding and created a foundation dedicated to supporting underserved youth with skateboarding programs. He talks about the feeling of creating in his field and shares his reasons for choosing to live drug-free. Want to share your natural high with Tony Hawk? Tweet him @tonyhawk with #LiveNaturallyHigh. He might tweet back!

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Travis Pastrana’s focus and determination steered him away from drugs and towards becoming a championship-winning motorsports competitor and stunt performer. After completing the Travis Pastrana worksheet, encourage students to share their natural highs by having them hashtag #LiveNaturallyHigh on their social media accounts.

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USA Learns is a free website that helps adults learn English online. This popular website, visited by more than 7,000,000 adults around the world, teaches English by providing engaging videos and educational activities. Learners have the opportunity to learn English independently or with the support of their teacher.

In this video segment from Cyberchase, Harry must adjust his dinner budget after his cousin, Harry, unexpectedly decides to join him on his date

Interacting with law enforcement can be a very negative experience. This lesson provides vocabulary and body language exercises that may help students have more positive interactions with police. The ‘ponder’ activities are designed to give students tools to change how they are perceived.

This Career Clip features Philip Stockdale, Logistics Manager at DSC Logistics. The facility that Philip works in is a 1.2 million square foot facility with 150 employees and what he enjoys the most is that everyday is different. Philip started out at DSC as a forklift driver and moved up to supervisor and from there into the management roles. The best career advice is to continue to learn and never limit yourself by the types of positions you are willing to take. ***Access to Teacher's Domain content now requires free login to PBS Learning Media.

This Career Clip features Rachel Houch, Occupational Therapy Assistant at Good Shepherd in Allentown, PA. She loves to help people and loves the fact that she can be creative in how she accomplishes the tasks of her day. She feels you absolutely need to have a passion for what you do. The difference will make your job a career and not just a job.

Grammy-nominated rock band P.O.D. spreads the message that surrounding yourself with positive friends who share your love of life will get you through any tough situation. After completing the P.O.D worksheet, encourage students to share their natural highs by having them hashtag #LiveNaturallyHigh on their social media accounts.

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This textbook companion is a resource to help students successfully navigate through their first year at Kansas State University. It serves as part of the K-State First mission to create an outstanding university experience for every first-year student by helping with the transition to college-level learning and college life. The textbook helps improve chances for student success by focusing on fostering campus community, offering resources for diverse activities, highlighting academic expectations, and empowering students with personal responsibility and social agency. Instructors are encouraged to use the textbook in their K-State First classes, and it is also offered as a direct resource for students. In any university setting there are often unwritten rules that students are expected to understand, and this guide addresses and answers those questions directly. Ultimately, this guide encourages students to be engaged learners and to enjoy all facets of education, both inside and outside the classroom.