1. Chapter One: Change
Cornerstone: Creating Success through Positive Change 6th edition Ms. Koledoye

2. In groups of three, answer the following question.
Why are you here?

3. What Do Employers Want? Excellent written/oral communication skills
Problem solving skills
Capacity to change and learn quickly
Work well with others
Computer literacy

4. Ten Cornerstones for Success
Passion
Motivation
Knowledge
Resourcefulness
Creativity
Adaptability
Openmindedness
Communication
Accountability
Vision
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5. What Can College Do for You?
Become more civically/politically engaged
Become more open-minded and accepting
Develop problem solving skills
Develop Computer/information literacy skills
Become more financially independent
Become a life-long learner
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7. Education, Pay, and Unemployment
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9. In Groups of three answer this question
College is unlike any other academic institution, why?

10. Six Truths about College Success
#1. Success is about choices, sacrifices, change -step outside your comfort zone #2. Higher education is a two-way street -you have to give in order to receive #3. Self-motivation and -responsibility required -no “victim mentality” allowed
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11. Six Truths about College Success
#4. Self-management is key -remember 2-3 hour rule #5. This is not high school -recognize and embrace differences #6. Eliminate “This isn’t Harvard” syndrome -make the most out of your experience

12. Bringing About Change Change is a skill – it is learned
Change takes time – slow and systematic
Change requires an attitude adjustment
Change demands action – you must participate
Change is about working toward something
Change is about letting go and holding on
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13. Eliminating Roadblocks
Eliminate “I CAN’T Syndrome”
Focus on positive aspects of life
Eliminate negative thoughts and self-talk
Visualize your success
Take responsibility
What company do you keep?
Seek out positive, optimistic people
Avoid contaminated people who tear you down

14. Life line
Birth date • I learned that I • I discovered that I • I was surprised that I Anticipated Death

15. 3 Types of Goals
Short Term- accomplished in a year or less Mid-term- can be accomplished in one to five years Long term- major life targets; can take five to twenty years and sometimes a lifetime to achieve

16. Create a goal in each of the following categories:
Education
Financial
Social Life
Use one types of goal for each category. Example: Education- Receive an A in GUST 1270 (Short term), finish school (Long term)
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time Oriented

17. Chapter Reflections Evaluate your reasons for attending college
Use goal-setting
Get involved in the changes in life and learning
Eliminate negative self-talk
Be courageous and face your fears
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