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esson 1- Your College Years Part One Warm-up W B T LE ENTER

W B T L E Lesson 1 – Your College Years Part One ENTER

esson 1- Your College Years Warm-up Contents 工。Warm- up Questions II. Myths and Facts Regarding College Experience III On Seasons in College IV. A Song W B T LE

W B T L E Lesson 1 – Your College Years Warm-up I. Warm-up Questions  II. Myths and Facts Regarding College Experience III.On Seasons in College  IV. A Song 

Lesson 1-Your College Years I. Warm-up Questions 1. As a sophomore, what is your general impression of college? many opportunities for one to explore the unknown experiencing a lot making lifelong friends enjoying various kinds of activities developing ones personal interests meeting outstanding scholars keeping a good balance and laying a solid foundation the golden time in one's life W B T LE To be continued on the next page

W B T L E Lesson 1 – Your College Years I. Warm-up Questions To be continued on the next page. 1. As a sophomore, what is your general impression of college? ➢ many opportunities for one to explore the unknown ➢ experiencing a lot ➢ making lifelong friends ➢ enjoying various kinds of activities ➢ developing one’s personal interests ➢ meeting outstanding scholars ➢ keeping a good balance and laying a solid foundation ➢ … ➢ the golden time in one’s life

Lesson 1-Your College Years I. Warm-up Questions 2. Have you experienced anything different from your middle school life? being far away from home living with others becoming independent taking care of oneself handling one's own finance making one's own decisions changes are occurring W B T LE To be continued on the next page

W B T L E Lesson 1 – Your College Years I. Warm-up Questions To be continued on the next page. 2. Have you experienced anything different from your middle school life? ➢ being far away from home ➢ living with others ➢ becoming independent ➢ taking care of oneself ➢ handling one’s own finance ➢ making one’s own decisions ➢ … ➢ changes are occurring

Lesson 1-Your College Years I. Warm-up Questions 3. What's your purpose of receiving a college education? to get and keep a good job to earn more money to get a good start in life to fully develop oneself to contribute more to the society a sound investment that is worth every penny W B T LE To be continued on the next page

W B T L E Lesson 1 – Your College Years I. Warm-up Questions To be continued on the next page. 3. What’s your purpose of receiving a college education? ➢ to get and keep a good job ➢ to earn more money ➢ to get a good start in life ➢ to fully develop oneself ➢ to contribute more to the society ➢ … ➢ a sound investment that is worth every penny

Lesson 1-Your College Years I. Warm-up Questions 4. Have you had any psychological problems ever since you entered college? loneliness confusion frustration jealousy a sense of inferiority feeling pressure psychological problems abound on campus W B T LE The end of Warm-up Questions

W B T L E Lesson 1 – Your College Years I. Warm-up Questions The end of Warm-up Questions. 4. Have you had any psychological problems ever since you entered college? ➢ loneliness ➢ confusion ➢ frustration ➢ jealousy ➢ a sense of inferiority ➢ feeling pressure ➢ … ➢ psychological problems abound on campus

Lesson 1-Your College Years II.MYths and Facts Regarding College Expe erence College years are times of significant transition and challenge for an individual Transition simply means change. Higher levels of anxiety are always experienced by people who are in a state of transition regardless of whether the change is perceived as good or bad. The following are some of the myths vs the facts regarding college experience. W B T LE To be continued on the next page

W B T L E Lesson 1 – Your College Years II. Myths and Facts Regarding College Experience To be continued on the next page. College years are times of significant transition and challenge for an individual. Transition simply means change. Higher levels of anxiety are always experienced by people who are in a state of transition regardless of whether the change is perceived as good or bad. The following are some of the myths vs. the facts regarding college experience

Lesson 1-Your College Years II. Myths and Facts Regarding College Experience Myth 1: College years are the best years of one's life Fact 1: While college years are memorable and enjoyable, they can also be among the most stressful and anxious times. One is faced with constant evaluation from his professors. Personal and parental expectations are always on his mind Financial stress is often a way of life. Career decisions, various relationships and the move toward independence are also common issues. Making these the best years of one's life involves developing an approach that is proactive and includes a support network. W B T LE To be continued on the next page

W B T L E Lesson 1 – Your College Years To be continued on the next page. Myth 1: College years are the best years of one’s life. ➢ Fact 1: While college years are memorable and enjoyable, they can also be among the most stressful and anxious times. One is faced with constant evaluation from his professors. Personal and parental expectations are always on his mind. Financial stress is often a way of life. Career decisions, various relationships and the move toward independence are also common issues. Making these the best years of one’s life involves developing an approach that is proactive and includes a support network. II. Myths and Facts Regarding College Experience

Lesson 1-Your College Years II. Myths and Facts Regarding College Experience Myth 2: Students experiencing stress or anxiety are unprepared to handle the rigors of college. Fact 2: College and university environments are designed to be challenging academically, personally and socially. Stress and anxiety, among other emotions, are natural by- products of the accelerated pace of learning and growth. It is not a matter of whether or not we experience these unpleasant feelings but rather, a matter of how we manage these emotions W B T LE To be continued on the next page

W B T L E Lesson 1 – Your College Years To be continued on the next page. Myth 2: Students experiencing stress or anxiety are unprepared to handle the rigors of college. ➢ Fact 2: College and university environments are designed to be challenging academically, personally and socially. Stress and anxiety, among other emotions, are natural by￾products of the accelerated pace of learning and growth. It is not a matter of whether or not we experience these unpleasant feelings but rather, a matter of how we manage these emotions. II. Myths and Facts Regarding College Experience

Lesson 1-Your College Years II. Myths and Facts Regarding College Experience Myth 3: A good student does not need assistance during his/her college experience. Fact 3: Many students come to college with the belief that to ask for help is a sure sign of inadequacy. In fact, nothing could be farther from the truth. Your college or university has an abundance of resources available to you, for which you are paying through tuition or fees So become familiar with and make use of the campus resources, especially when you need assistance. W B T LE To be continued on the next page

W B T L E Lesson 1 – Your College Years To be continued on the next page. Myth 3: A good student does not need assistance during his/her college experience. ➢ Fact 3: Many students come to college with the belief that to ask for help is a sure sign of inadequacy. In fact, nothing could be farther from the truth. Your college or university has an abundance of resources available to you, for which you are paying through tuition or fees. So become familiar with and make use of the campus resources, especially when you need assistance. II. Myths and Facts Regarding College Experience