Community College Companion by
ContentsIntroduction -- Chapter 1: Embracing The Two-Year College -- Popularity of two-year schools -- Typical community college student -- Community college success story -- Big community college secret -- Who this book is for -- Making the most of the community college experience -- Bottom line -- Chapter 2: Getting started as a community college student -- Applying for admission -- Taking placement tests -- Placement test scene -- Choosing an academic program -- Exploring program options -- Registering for classes -- Getting off to a good start in your courses -- Bottom line -- Chapter 3: Playing The Commuting Game -- Cost of commuting: questions to ask -- Playing it smart with transportation -- Taking the stress out of parking -- Cutting down on commuting time -- Getting to know campus security -- Planning for contingencies -- Bottom line -- Chapter 4: Strengthening Academic Survival Skills -- Coming to grips with the two-for-one deal -- Taking time out for a reality check -- Read, read, read -- Honing writing skills -- Making it with math -- Focusing on listening skills -- Studying effectively -- Thinking like a professor -- Doing the work -- Staying the course -- Getting help -- Calculating your GPA -- Student success courses -- Learning communities -- Bottom line -- Chapter 5: Relating To Faculty And Staff -- Understanding the role of the faculty -- Understanding the role of adjunct faculty -- Understanding the roles of administrators and support staff -- Getting along with faculty and staff -- Following policies -- Bottom line -- Chapter 6: Managing Your Time -- Taking the first step toward better time management -- Creating a time management diary -- Learning to say no -- Planning ahead -- Time management dos and don'ts -- Bottom line -- Chapter 7: Taking advantage of campus resources -- Academic advising -- Counseling -- Career advice -- Tip: Testing is worth your time -- Writing centers -- Math centers -- Special programs and services -- Libraries -- Computer access -- Where to go for assistance ...
The Secrets of College Success by
1. This is college : 10 things you need to know about college (but probably don't) ; What's new at college? Fun facts ; The 14 habits of top college students ; The 11 secrets of getting good grades in college ; 6 things you didn't know about grading (but really should) ; 12 ways to get your money's worth out of college ; The college student's bill of rights -- 2. In the beginning : 7 things to do the summer before college ; 15 things to do the week before college ; Do's and don'ts for picking your courses ; No room at the inn? What to do when you're closed out of a course ; 10 questions to ask yourself the first week of classes ; Warning! Bad professor ahead -- 3. Skills 3.0 : Top 10 time-management tips ...
100% Student Success by
Strategies for college success -- Human behavior -- Common concerns of the adult college student -- Learning strategies -- Critical thinking and problem solving -- Legal and ethical issues in the academic environment -- Nutrition and fitness strategies for the successful student -- Financial considerations for school success -- Information literacy for the 21st century -- Communication skills for student success.
As a Wiregrass Georgia Technical College student, you have several ways to keep up with WGTC's news. Try checking out the college's social media page for important updates, announcements, and general news. Additionally, get involved with student life by joining one of the student organizations.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College offers counseling services to students, offers students help connecting with social and financial support services through area agencies and organizations, and provides students with opportunities to receive information on drug and alcohol abuse. For more information, visit the college's personal counseling and social support resources webpage.
For online students, you can complete the Online Orientation.
For other campus resources, take a look at the Campus Resource section of this LibGuide