Course Topics
Below you will find the types of topics you will encounter in FYE, and resources on each topic.
Goal Setting and Time Management
- Goal Setting About College
- Improve your time management and life skills Mind Tools - Time Management
Self-Awareness
- Personality Assessment Kiersey
- Learning Styles Assessment Ageless Learner
- Learning Styles Inventory VARK
Note-taking and Writing
- Note-taking Systems CPSU
- Taking notes from Lectures UMD Note-taking
- Writing MSUM Write Site
Listening, Memory, and Test-taking
- Listening Skills UMD Listening
- Study Skills Self-Help Virginia Tech
Stress Management
- Stress Management and Reduction
- Stress Management Tips U of Florida
- Stress Management Mind Tools - Stress
Managing Money
- Managing money in college Bank of America
- Debt Consolidation & Credit Management Minnesota Credit Association
Career Development
- Career Exploration & Search, plus much more! MSUM Career Services
- Career Resource Center and Career Counseling MSUM Counseling and Personal Growth Center
- Choosing a Major Penn State
Advising and Course Registration
Expanded Learning Opportunities
- MSUM Study Abroad
- MSUM Student Organizations
- MSUM Regional Science Center
Diversity
- MSUM Safe Zone
- MSUM Multicultural Affairs
- Tolerance.org
- MSUM Stop The Hate
Critical Thinking/Creative Problem Solving
- Problem Solving Web Quest
- Decision Making Mind Tools - Decisions
- Creative Thinking Mind Tools - Creative
Relating to Others
- Roommate Issues, Sex & Romance, Relationships with Parents go to About College and click on the "College Q & A Topic List"
- Tips on how to develop appropriate Assertiveness
Personal Responsibility
- MSUM Hendrix Health Center
- Condomania, a guide to safe sex and responsible choices
- Wellness and healthy choices Hooah for Health
- National clearinghouse on Drugs and Alcohol