A Guide to College

Starting college is a major life transition. It coincides with the emergence from adolescence into young adulthood, and is when students build new identities within the context of increased academic, social, and cultural pressures. At this dynamic moment, we will begin to explore possibilities, identify goals, and create individualized action plans in an effort to experience college with intention. The course readings will primarily be drawn from the fields of Psychology and Education. Together, we will learn best practices identified in the social sciences and tap into our creative energies to share our real-time experiences as we synthesize guides to getting the most out of college.