You've Got This!
Paging through this online book will not magically make your First Year Experience an easy one. Instead, we want you to have the knowledge, skills, and motivation to move past challenges you encounter during your college journey.
This free textbook will be updated each term to meet the needs of students. We encourage you to provide feedback on what should be added (or removed) from this text. This allows you to play a role in helping your future classmates be successful students.
As you read, consider the purpose of each chapter. The knowledge and skills we hope you gain from each chapter will be outlined on page one. The same will be true of each assignment in this course. Yes, you will have assignments. We hope this will help you see the inherent value in each assignment you encounter in this course.
You've Got This! -- Purpose
A textbook designed specifically for new Nashville State students to help you find your path to college success.
You've Got This! -- Knowledge
Get to know Nashville States degrees and the careers they prepare you for.
Get to know the academic and well-being support resources available to you at Nashville State.
Get to know your own personal motivation, career goals, and academic goals that will guide your time at Nashville State.
You've Got This! -- Skills
Career Planning Skills
Academic Planning Skills
Study Skills
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Impress – On Your Mark
Chapter 2: Value – Know Your Why
Chapter 3: Persist – Enjoy the Journey
Chapter 4: Grow – Your are a Super Student
Chapter 5: Belong – Encourage Connections
First Year FAQs – Quick Help for Questions
NSCC Plans – Career and Academic Pathways
Authors:
Marla.Perry@nscc.edu, NSCC 1010 Instructor, Academic Advisor, and Sociology Instructor
Jessica.Rabb@nscc.edu, NSCC 1010 Instructor, Academic Advisor, and Biology Instructor
Emily Bush, NSCC 1010 Instructor, Academic Advisor, Librarian who has moved to a new job -- we miss you!
Eric Morgan, NSCC 1010 Instructor and Student Success Advisor who has moved to a new job -- we miss you!
