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About the Course

College can be confusing and intimidating, but U101 can help. If you were just admitted to college and are nervous about what the next step in life might look like, this course is for you. If you are the parent of a newly admitted college student and curious about what college life is like, this course is also for you. While your specific college will, no doubt, provide additional orientation material, we wanted to give some basic information about what life might be like at a large American University. You might be years away from college or enrolled right now; either way, U101 has some excellent advice from college students, professors, administrators, and staff. At the conclusion of the course, learners should: 1. Understand the basics of how colleges and universities operate. 2. Identify and describe what faculty are looking for in college-level academic work. 3. List some effective study strategies. 4. Identify some strategies for exploring and selecting a major. 5. Identify the various types of grants and scholarships available and describe the steps involved in applying to these. 6. Discuss the college life, with special attention to the benefits/limitations of living on or off campus. 7. Identify some strategies for getting the most out of campus life activities (investigating student clubs, fraternities, sororities, etc.). The course is divided into 4 weeks/8 lessons, which provide an overview of the different aspects of college life. If you were just watching the videos and looking at some of the links, the whole course would take about 4-5 hours. Week 1 Lesson 1. Welcome to U101! Lesson 2. Understanding the Nature of College Week 2 Lesson 3. Succeeding as a Student Lesson 4. Building Your Major Week 3 Lesson 5. Financing Your Education Lesson 6. Living On and Off Campus Week 4 Lesson 7. Getting Involved in Campus Life Lesson 8. Conclusion Please join us for a short exploration of modern American Colleges. Hopefully, this course can help demystify your upcoming college experience....

Top reviews

SH

Feb 21, 2017

I felt that this course was very informative and would most definitely assist the first year student who is enrolled in the University.

BZ

Aug 5, 2020

A must-take course for every freshman to prepare for college in all aspects and get familiar with college life. Simple and useful content.

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By Saleem K

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Dec 14, 2020

Well rounded orientation. Very well organized and good amount of information for new entrants.

By Jeanne R

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Sep 28, 2020

It was a great introduction to college and college life. I enjoyed taking this course.

By CHERGUI M

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May 7, 2020

I fulfilled all the requirements in a course and did not obtain the certificate.

By Redvers F C

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Mar 26, 2024

A great course that gave me a great understanding of university life in U S A

By Christopher C

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Sep 27, 2020

It was very helpful and informational about my future towards any college.

By Laritza P

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Jun 12, 2023

A great course with the right tools to start the student life at college

By Clint H

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May 3, 2024

Super helpful for someone who is new to college. Very empowering!

By Daniel G R

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May 6, 2020

Good course. It gives a general idea of college and college life

By Tussanee M

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Apr 8, 2020

It is interesting and very good learning. Thanks for learning.

By Mohammed

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Nov 13, 2024

ممتازة جدا وتوفر الكثير من المعلومات والامثلة للحياة الجامعية

By Mahra M A S A H

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Nov 22, 2019

It helps me to understand college life and how college works.

By Rajani K

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May 21, 2023

Complete information about University & College life

By Sumika M

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Jun 13, 2020

It was well-organized to get ready for college life.

By Gaurav R

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Feb 27, 2022

got to know a lot of knowledge from this couse .

By Kalindu S

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Jan 8, 2021

This is just the right course for me! Thank You!

By Vijayendra R L

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Jan 5, 2016

Good introduction about American College life

By Nadia E

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Jan 22, 2023

I enjoyed and learned a lot from this course

By KIMOU A M A D

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Mar 12, 2018

Very inspiring. They demystify College life.

By Sahabi S

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Oct 5, 2020

Really impressive lectures. Thanks so much

By Jade G

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Feb 19, 2016

very helpful even after attending college

By Maisha M N

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Jun 18, 2020

Good information regarding college life.

By Dharmendra S

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Jun 1, 2020

Thank you so much sir and mam

By Sienna V

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Jun 5, 2025

This course helped me alot.

By Gustavo P

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Feb 2, 2025

Good guide. Thanks a lot.

By Moe M H

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Nov 24, 2020

Great Course for students