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Welcome to College Success (SLS 1101)<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Northwest Florida State College is excited to offer all students a course designed to help inform, prepare and equip First-Time-In-College (FTIC) students to achieve success. College Success is your guide to acquiring the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to achieve your academic goals and secure professional success. Embark on a transformative educational experience with College Success and take the first steps in realizing your full potential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What is the SLS 1101 College Success Course?<\/h2>\n
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College Success (SLS 1101) is a 3-credit hour elective course offered to help students make a smooth transition to college life. In this course, students will learn to:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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  • Expand habits for success while building a solid foundation for continued academic and professional development and achievement.<\/li>\n
  • Exercise critical thinking skills to capture long-term learning and<\/li>\n
  • Enhance communication skills and refine your ability to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate effectively.<\/li>\n
  • Gain practical finance tips and tools to not only navigate college expenses but also to plan, prepare and budget wisely for the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    Impact of College Success (SLS 1101)<\/h2>\n

    Read what other students who have taken the course had to say:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Course Topics<\/h2>\n

    Pave the way for persistence along your academic and professional journey by learning new skills and strategies in College Success.<\/p>\n

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    • Self-regulated learning<\/li>\n
    • Financial Literacy<\/li>\n
    • Critical Thinking & Reasoning<\/li>\n
    • Effective and Professional Communication<\/li>\n
    • Time Management<\/li>\n
    • Study, Note-taking and Test taking Strategies<\/li>\n
    • Resource Availability and Usage<\/li>\n
    • Goal Setting and Motivation<\/li>\n
    • Academic Research and Writing<\/li>\n
    • Confident Presentations and Public Speaking<\/li>\n
    • Stress and Mental Health Management Techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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      Course Offerings<\/h2>\n