Tuesday 5 October 2010

CollegeSuccess for one student (ages 16-23)

CollegeSuccess for one student (ages 16-23)Successful preparation for college begins early in high school and continues into college.

Getting that coveted acceptance letter doesn't guarantee success - 30% of college and university students drop out after their first year and 50% never graduate (US News & World Report).

CollegeSuccess is a unique program created by Stanford University's Behavioral Sciences Department and developed into an online solution by Thrive Research.

CollegeSuccess teaches students skills to navigate the transition to greater independence in a new environment with unique challenges:

* Academic stress
* Anxiety
* Relationships/roommates
* Mood and sleep

CollegeSuccess consists of 5 online, interactive sessions that students usually complete within 3 weeks. It is ideally suited for high-school and college students.

Benefits include:

* Increased awareness of the linkages between emotions, thought, and behavior
* Improved knowledge of the connections between physiology and mood
* Greater confidence and happiness
* Better sleep, eating, and exercise habits
* Increased confidence around transitioning to a new environment
* Improved wellness behaviors
* Awareness of how to maintain supportive relationships
* Enhanced communication skills between students and parents

Skill Building

* Meeting new people and exploring new ideas
* Coping with academic pressure
* Balancing social life with school demands
* Avoiding negative effects of drinking
* Roommate handbook
* Keep on sleeping, a guide to getting your Zs in college

Buyers will receive one parent and one student code (good for 6 months) to access the online product. Buyers will be sent a bonus guide, Understanding Adolescent Wellness: Helping Kids Thrive. This will be sent on CD ROM and hard copy by USPS Priority Mail.

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