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Chapter 1: Introduction Norma Cárdenas The stereotype of the “traditional” college student is a young white person, age 18-to-24, who lives on campus, by the majority of popular films and college brochures. This stereotype has had negative effects on historically underrepresented college students, making it less likely that they will perceive college as something that can be done. The image of community college is a setting of comedy and it is not “real” college. Community college is looked down

Chapters

• Chapter 4: Creating Your Study Environment
• Chapter 7: Listening and Note Taking
• Chapter 10: Placement Assessment
• Chapter 12: Fact Checking
• Chapter 13: Using Library Databases
• Chapter 15: Procrastination
• Chapter 16: Time Management Skills
• Chapter 17: Prioritization
• Chapter 21: Planning Your Degree Path
• Chapter 22: Effective Planning
• Chapter 23: Using the Career Planning Cycle
• Chapter 24: Life Plan
• Chapter 25: Career Assessments
• Chapter 27: Major and Career Selection
• Chapter 28: Educational Planning
• Chapter 29: Job Search
• Chapter 30: Networking
• Chapter 31: Cover Letter and Resume
• Chapter 31: Interviewing Skills for Success
• Chapter 38: The Role of Social Media on Mental Health
• Learning Objectives
• Chapter 44: Introduction to Understanding Civility and Cultural Competence
• Chapter 52: Cultural Competence and Self-Awareness
• Chapter 57: Working in Groups
• Chapter 58: Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
• Chapter 60: Interpersonal Skills
• Chapter 62: Cross-Cultural Communication
• Chapter 63: Introduction to Financial Literacy
• Chapter 64: Personal Financial Planning
• Chapter 68: Personal Budget
• Chapter 70: Socioeconomic and Cultural Influences on Financial Behaviors and Per

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