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Student Success Workshops

Introduction to Academic Support Services

The Quest for Success: An Introduction to the Academic Support Services at FCC
An online escape room that will orient students to the important academic support people, places, and resources that will help them be successful in their courses at FCC. Takes 10-15 minutes to complete.

Steps to Thrive in College

A Tale of Two Students: 9 Steps to Thrive, Not Just Survive, in College
Learn the essentials of succeeding in college with this online workshop. It takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.

Introduction to Growth Mindset

How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse (and College) with a Growth Mindset
Train your brain to navigate academic challenges with a growth mindset (and outwit the zombies!). Takes 15-25 minutes to complete.

Time Management

Slaying the Procrastination Monster
Learn techniques and tools to combat procrastination, identify steps to make large projects easier, and get to know FCC resources and key people to help you succeed and thrive. Takes 20-30 minutes to complete.

Reading and Note-taking

Boost Your Reading Power: How to Read Faster and with More Success
Learn proven reading methods that will make studying easier. Get to know FCC resources and key people to help you succeed and thrive. Takes 20-30 minutes to complete.
Master the Art of Smart Note-taking
Master note-taking methods that will make your life easier. Get to know FCC resources and key people to help you succeed and thrive. Takes 10-15 minutes to complete.

Test Anxiety

Give Test Anxiety the Axe
Learn about test anxiety and how to use the biology behind it to your advantage. Learn how to make the most of your memory, get tips for a successful test day, and be introduced to FCC resources and key people to help you succeed and thrive. Takes 20-30 minutes to complete.

Math Anxiety

Close Encounters of the Math Kind: Dealing with Math Anxiety
Learn about the symptoms and causes of math anxiety, discover different approaches to dealing with it, and get to know FCC resources and key people to help you succeed and thrive. Takes 20-30 minutes to complete.

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Cover Letters and Resumes

Resumes: 6 Seconds to Fame
Learn what to do and not to do in writing a good resume to get noticed and get the interview. Takes approximately 35 minutes to complete
Cover Letters: My Sales Pitch
This quick tutorial will take you through formatting and methods for writing a cover letter that gets your application noticed and gets you the interview. Takes 15 minutes to complete.

Neurodivergence

You Be You: Magnifying Your Potential in College as a Student with Neurodivergence
Explore some tested and proven ideas presented by those who have been successful in college, including even becoming doctors, with ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia. Take approximately 40-45 minutes to complete.

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