1 How to Use This Book

This resource will help you transition into college and can be used throughout the academic year as you build your learning skills. Take time to get familiar with the material in these chapters.

If you’re a returning student, there maybe some areas where you want to strengthen your learning and study skills. Dive into the chapters that are most relevant to you.

How is this book organized?

In each chapter, you’ll see the following features to guide you:

• Plan-Monitor-Evaluate Connection helps you to identify where each skill fits into your learning.
• Learning Objectives guide you through what you can expect to learn in each chapter.
• Try it! activities give you opportunities to put new information into practice. You’ll benefit most from this book if you take time to try the new skills and see how they work for you.
• Extend Your Learning sections provide you with opportunities to continue exploring concepts about learning.

Let’s get started!