College: A New Beginning

High School Vs. College

Personal Freedom

• High school is mandatory and free (unless you choose other options)

• Your time is structure by others.

• Your parents and teachers often remind you of your responsibilities and help you set your priorities.

• College is voluntary and expensive.

• You manage your own time.

• You are responsible for your decisions and setting your priorities.

Personal Freedom

• Guiding Principle in School– You will usually be told what your

responsibilities are and corrected if your behavior is out of line.

Personal Freedom

• Guiding Principle in College– You are responsible for what you do and

what you don’t do as well as for the consequences of your decisions.

Classes High School• Most of your classes are

arranged for you.

• Teachers normally monitor your attendance.

• You spend 6 hours a day-30 hours per week in class.

• Each day you move from one class to another.

• You are provided with textbooks at little or no expense.

College• You arrange your own schedule

with an academic advisor.• Some professors may not take

daily attendance (most will), but they are likely to know if you were in class or not.

• You spend 12 to 16 hours each week in class.

• You often have hours between classes; class times vary throughout the day and evening.

• You must budget your money for your books. Books can cost as much as $200.00 per semester.

Dealing with Professors

Dealing with Professors

• Communicate with your professors daily.

• Professors are normally open and helpful, but most expect you to ask for help or tutoring.

• Complete your assignments in a timely fashion.

Dealing with other Students

Dealing with other Students

• Seek out positive relationships.

• Be aware of other cultures and what makes them different.

• Surround yourself with good People and Good things will always happen!

Managing Your Money

Manage Your Money

• Spend and Buy wisely.

• Avoid Credit Cards (Debt).

• Work if you can.

Leadership

• Leadership is about followership.

Make sure the followers have the inspiration and determination to complete the task.

• You will never fail until you quit.

Leadership

• Stay away from C N A’s!– Committed Non-Achievers

• Surround yourself with Achievers not Non-Acheivers.

Leadership

• You are successful because you have a great attitude!

• Do everything with Integrity.

• You have nothing to fear when you have nothing to hide.

“I’m not sure what the future holds, but I am sure who

holds the future!”

“What would you be if you were not afraid?”

CHANGE YOUR HANDWRITING,

CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Handwriting Analysis Reveals

• Intelligence

• Emotions

• Fears and Defenses

• Sex Drives

What if I only write script/cursive? I only print?

What does it mean that my writing changes all the time?

What if I’m left-handed?

Is it Legal?

Can you tell age, gender, or race?

Write this sentence and analyze your own

handwriting…

• “You and your silly monkey do not go home to the zoo.”

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Derrick K.Watkins, MSWHandwriting Expert

Professional Development Coach

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