Students will attend six sessions each tailored to give students a head start at college. Following each session, students should know the following information:

Syllabus/Classroom Expectations

• How to navigate through a syllabus
• Understand faculty and student roles both in and outside the classroom
• Recognize faculty expectations

Taking Control of Your Life: 101

• How to build a new routine for life in college
• Understand time management and how to develop the skill
• Learn how to balance your life and deal with stress
• Be aware of the Counseling Center and the resources it has to offer

Academic Advising: Guide to a rich liberal arts education

• What the importance of a liberal arts education is
• Gain a better understanding of Clarke's general education program
• What are the roles and responsibilities of students and advisers

Tips from the Pros – (Current Clarke students give advice)

The importance of:

• purchasing books
• time management
• taking advantage of faculty office hours
• being involved in campus life

Library and Technology

• Know all of the resources the library has to offer
• How to use the technological resources on campus (i.e. email, MyInfo, Blackboard, Wi-fi, printing, etc.)

Money Management

• How to set a budget
• How to avoid debt
• How to make compound interest work for you
• Other money saving tips that all college students should know