Rhythms of College Success : A Journey of Discovery, Change, and Mastery

by Piscitelli, Stephen V.

• ISBN13: 9780132386401
• ISBN10: 0132386402
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Rhythms of College Success: A Journey of Discovery, Change and Masteryembraces the power of personal choice and addresses the (sometimes) competing needs of first-year students. Using a universal theme of music, the book offers memorable messages that show howrespect, responsibility, reflection, and renewalcan fuel student success. Throughout the text, readers are introduced to the 4Rrs"s and how these, along with change and life balance impact oners"s future and oners"s success. More than 100 activities, 75 figures and innovative part openers keep students engaged and help them on their own journey of discovery, change and mastery.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Transitions

Transitions and Adjustments: College Success without the Blues

Motivation and Goal Setting: Dancing to Your Own Beat

Open Mind/Diversity: Getting to Know all the Members of the Band

Organizing Time and Space: Finding Your Rhythm and Beat

Academic Strategies

Creative Thinking: Creating Your Own Song

Becoming an Active Learner Inside the Classroom : Lessons from the Maestro

Becoming an Active Learner Outside the Classroom: Rehearsing for the Performance

Test Taking & Memory: Avoiding Stage Fright

Information Literacy: Hip Hop, Rock, Jazz or Blues Which is Best?

Wellness

Building Nutritious Relationships: Harmonious Connections

Personal Integrity; Hitting the Right Notes

Application and Life-Long Learning

Exploration of Majors and Careers: Your Next Engagement

The Choices You Make: Looking Toward your Next Engagement

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