This course is designed to prepare high schoolers for their transition into college life. This course is intended for high schoolers who plan to attend an institution of higher education within the next 1-2 years. Each week will contain discussions and activities related to a weekly theme. These lessons will contain lectures, supplemental resources, notes, games, and activities. 

Each week students will contribute to a resource dictionary, a collaborative set of ideas to empower students to utilize campus resources. Students are also encouraged to participate in a fun-fact search and share each week. Students should expect sporadic "quick quizzes" in which students will demonstrate their knowledge of campus resources via small quizzes. These quizzes allow me to review areas of confusion. Everyone's college goals and experiences are different; students will also have the opportunity to schedule 1:1 chat sessions with me to discuss any specific questions they have about college and university. This course is designed to provide several short ( 10-20 minute) activities and lectures each week to maximize retention. 

Week 1- Preparing for college: Your arrival to and first week on campus
Lecture topics: Transition preparation, What to bring, Introductions: the cornerstone of college
Activities: Fun Fact search and share, College This or That, Packing list, Self awareness activity, Getting to Know You(rself) group activity

Week 2- Getting involved on campus 
Lecture topics: Involvement opportunities, Leadership opportunities, Campus Events
Activities: Fun Fact search and share, My Involvement Plan, Involvement Scavenger Hunt 

Week 3- Important campus resources 
Lecture topics: Academic, Social, and Wellness resources 
Activities: Fun Fact search and share, Begin Collaborative Resource dictionary 

Week 4- Roommates
Lecture topics: Choosing a roommate, Roommate agreements, Roommate Mediations 
Activities: Fun Fact search and share, Collaborative Resource Dictionary, Mock roommate Agreement 

Week 5- Time management and study skills 
Lecture topics:  Time budgeting and time management, Study Resources 
Activities: Fun Fact search and share, Collaborative Resource Dictionary, Time Budget, Assignment Efficiency Chart  

Week 6- Self Care: Taking care of YOU
Lecture topics: 6 pillars of self care, Taking care of your mind 
Activities: Fun Fact search and share, Collaborative Resource Dictionary ,Self-care wheel 

Week 7- Fiscal Responsibility: Money saving tips and tricks
Lecture topics: Saving on supplies, Scholarships and Loans, Budgeting 
Activities: Fun Fact search and share, Collaborative Resource Dictionary, Scholarship Scavenger Hunt 

Week 8- Health and Wellness 
Lecture topics: Campus Nutrition, Dorm room dining, Staying Active on campus, Healthcare on campus 
Activities: Fun Fact search and share, Collaborative Resource Dictionary, Recipe book collaboration 

Week 9- Campus Scenarios
Lecture topics: What would you do? (Parts 1-4) 
Activities: Fun Fact search and share, Collaborative Resource Dictionary, "What would you do?" responses

Week 10***- Alcohol Safety and Campus Safety (parent permission required)
Lecture topics: Alcohol Education, Safety Tips and Tricks 
Activities: Fun Fact search and share, Collaborative Resource Dictionary 

***Material will be distributed to parents prior to week 10 for review. If you do not wish for your learner to participate in this lesson, please let me know. Learners/Parents who do not wish to participate in week 10 may withdraw from the class after week 9 for a $13 refund (1week's cost to cover week 10). Students are encouraged to participate in week 10 as alcohol related incidents are some of the most prominent concerns on college campuses.