student success the challenges and solutions. challenge 1 challenges instructor was not approachable...
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Student Success
The Challenges and solutions
CHALLENGE 1
Challenges• Instructor was not approachable• 2 hour class not conductive for
optimal learning • Understanding college mentality• Seeking help
Solutions• Ask previous students to recommend
an instructor• Taking an one hour day class (M-Th) • ASK FOR HELP!!!!!!!!!!• Tutor center• Khann Academy- free online tutoring• Study groups-stick together and help
one another
Academic success
CHALLENGE 2
Challenges• Limited income• Family obligations• Poor money management
solutions• Apply for foundation Scholarships
and others- THERE IS MONEY AVAILABLE!!!
• Apply annually for FAFSA • Plan ahead-budget and have a
contingency plan• Seek employment on/off campus-
CBC Student employment• CBC Website “paying for college”
Financial/ paying for college
CHALLENGE 3
Challenges• Rudeness to fellow classmates• Arguments over group projects• Personality conflicts
solutions• Treat others the way you want to be
treated• Try to get along• The tongue can be a double edge
sword (think before you speak)• Always think “how will this effect my
team”• Remember relationships are a two
way street• If you cant get along at school you
cant get along at work
Interpersonal Conflicts
CHALLENGE 4
Challenges• I cant find a job• Early cohorts say they have no job• Talk of lay offs at Hanford• The lack of construction of new
power plants
Solutions• Search employment websites (there
are plenty of free ones)• Maintain your resume• Talk to student employment office• Keep a positive attitude employers
can pick up on negative attitudes• Check the CBC nt website regularly• Don’t limit your search to
Washington state
Job Outlook
CHLLENGE 5
Challenge • Networking• Don’t know where to begin
Solutions• Engage in NT-150• Apply all of the things we
discussed
Internships
Some things to remember• Ask for help• Prioritize and plan• Treat others the way you wan to be treated• Pay attention• Keep positive• It’s your money and time; get all that it’s worth• And the most important thing………
DON’T PANICHAVE FUN