EDUC 1300

The strategies for EDUC 1300 is a small, engaging class for first year students. Your first year of college is both exciting and overwhelming! EDUC 1300 is o greet way for you to learn about what it takes to be successful at LSC-Montgomery and beyond. Both our Faculty and Staff are here to help you smoothly transition to college life. EDUC 1300 is a 3-credit hour, graded course, that is offered in the Fall and Spring terms.

CLASS OBJECTIVES - The course is designed to assist you in achieving the following goals:

1. Practice research-based strategies for academic success
2.  Apply these strategies to your daily habits and college life
3. Build confidence in your ability to perform college-level tasks
4. Understand how your strengths and motivation impact your success
5. Set effective academic and personal goals
6. Learn to make smart decisions around academics, finances, careers, and wellness
7. Improve how you manage stress, time, and responsibilities

COURSE TOPICS - The curriculum of the course has been created to ensure a first year student's ultimate college success. This means that by the end of the course, you will have bettered your academic and mental abilities through learning them following:

• Learning Styles and Strengths
• Goal Setting and Motivation
• Time Management and Decision Making
• Stress Management and Academic Resiliency
• Study, Note Taking and Test Taking Strategies
• Academic Writing and Presentation Skills
• Evaluating Academic Sources
• Information Fluency
• Knowledge of Campus Resources
• First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs) & Learning Communities

New This Year: MavQuest!

Your Career Readiness Adventure Starts Here!

Introducing MavQuest, an exciting First Year Experience initiative built into your EDUC 1300 journey. MavQuest gives you real-world experiences to help you start thinking about your career path right now, not later. From networking to exploring careers hands-on, MavQuest brings your future into focus.

EVENT PARTICIPATION RAFFLE

Students who participate in these events will receive tickets. At the end of the semester, these tickets will be entered into a raffle during our End-of-Semester Bash, where we will celebrate students for completing EDUC.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

1. Career Fair Adventures - Meet professionals and explore different industries
2. Mock Interviews - Practice answering real interview questions with feedback
3. Job Shadowing Opportunities - Spend time in a real work environment
4. Maverick Engagement Events - Connect, build your resume, and have fun doing it

We're partnering with the TRAC Center and Maverick Engagement to make sure you have all the tools, guidance, and support you need to launch confidently into your future career.

MavQuest = Career Exploration + Hands-On Experience + Community + Fun!

THE BENEFITS

• You can make friends quickly
• Establish study groups
• Increase your GPA in your class
• Build a strong social/academic support system

MORE ABOUT MavQUEST

View the dropdowns below to explore each part of the series and how you can get involved.

Learning Communities & Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs)

Learning Communities/FIGs bring together students with shared interests who take care classes together. You will be able ta farm study groups, support each other, and make friends both inside and outside the classroom.

BENEFITS OF FIGS

• Make friends quickly
• Form strong study groups
• Build a solid support system
• Improve your GPA through collaboration

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