College Success & Study Skills

The topics covered this study skills course are essential to college academic success and personal growth. Effectively applying the skills and understanding of individual learning styles; personal organization and accountability; research, citing, and writing at the college level; critical thinking and decision making; and understanding the academic-feedback process increases a student's grades, decreases their stress level, and enhances their overall college experience. This course is designed specifically to improve the experience for the college student both academically and personally during their academic career at Durham College as well as life beyond post-secondary education.