EXPLORING COLLEGE ACTIVITIES FOR U1010-K

For 1/ 10 of your grade you need to accumulate up to 100 points by choosing from the following activities. All activities must be complete and report submitted prior to the last day of class. However, there are dates listed on the syllabus to indicate with a certain amount of points are due. You will find some suggested activities below. There will be others that you may want to engage in. Ask your instructor if an activity counts for points. Exploring college activities outside class is an important part of university life. Take advantage of them.

Each time you turn in an activity report you should type a one-page response summarizing each activity. The report written in paragraph form should include at least the following: 1. Your Name 2. Date and name of the event 3, Description of Event: (Go into detail describing the event.) For example: What you liked or disliked about the event or experience? Did you learn anything new? Would your recommend this event to a friend? Why or not? How does attending or participating in this event enhance or detract from your experiences at MTSU

You should staple your report to the ACTIVITIES log (attached to end of this page) each time you turn in a new report. Be sure to keep up with your log, as it may be only place you activities are recorded. When you turn in a report, remove previously graded reports.

The points listed are the maximum point value. The assignment must be complete and well done to receive max points. Do not repeat the same event for credit. Turn in throughout the semester preferably within a week of participating in the activity.

Some Possible Activities

• Forming Study Group 5 points –This item may be used up to 4 times. Form a study group to study for a major test. To collect points type your report using the form above, but also include: Specifically what the test covered.: (1) Each member of study group, (2)When, (3)Where, and (4) How long and (5) specific strategies used to study.

• Using the Student Handbook of Rights and Responsibilities if Students, Explain what constitutes Academic Misconduct and what penalties could result. 5 points

• Attending Campus Events such as ballgame, club meeting, play, exhibit. Your report should include details that might me useful to other students who would like to participate in such an event. Use the report form above. 5 points for each event may be used 5 times. See examples below

• Attend an Athletic Event
• Intramural Participation at Rec Center
• Climbing Rec Center Rock Wall(Take a picture)
• Attend Honors Lecture Series
• Concert/musical/Theatrical performance at Tucker Theater
• Visit Art Gallery Showing
• Homecoming Activities
• Service Projects with club or organization
• Going to University Writing Lab for help in PH325 and 326
• Going to Math Lab for help SAG 202
• Participating in choral, musical, or theatrical productions at MTSU
• Joining a club or organization and participating in event of it
• Meeting with your advisor in spring for registration of classes
• Meeting with a career counselor to explore career opportunities
• Helping another student with a disability in class or on campus
• Meeting with faculty advisor
• Meeting with college advisor
• Workshop in Internet training
• Tutoring session on campus for specific class

• Chapter 10 Practicing College Learning Strategies. 4^th edition. read entire chapter, turn in summary. 10 points

Because some classes will have more time than others, your class may not cover Chapter 10 as thoroughly as you need. At any time during the semester you may read the entire chapter and them submit the summary

Other activities will be added throughout the semester or your instructor may have more specific suggestions for things to do to help you acclimate to MTSU and be successful. You may certainly make suggestions for your instructor’s approval.

Additional ways to earn college activity points are on the next page.

EXPLORING COLLEGE ACTIVITIES

VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS

Each of the following field trips is worth up to 20 points each. Follow directions for each field trip.

Virtual Field Trip: Staying Safe at School

http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/vftsafety.htm

Virtual Field Trip: College Student Budget

http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/vftbudget.htm

College Life

http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/colinternet.html

Your College Home Page

http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/homepage.html

Virtual Field Trip: Health Issues for College Students

http://www.mtsu.edu/~studskl/vfthealth.htm

Virtual Field Trip: What I Need To Know About Sleep

http://frank.mtsu.edu/~studskl/vftsleep.htm

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FOCUS PROJECTS

**All Students Should Participate In The Two-Part Advising Focus/Registration Project.

Part 1 is 20 points. Part 2 is 10 points.

See detailed directions below:

Part 1 Meeting with advisor about career options. Complete Worksheet before you go to your appointment

Part 2 Meeting with your advisor about registration. View Presentation and print worksheet before your appointment

Because all U 1010 classes are participating your section has been assigned a week for each part. It is important that you make your appointments during this week(not during class.)(These weeks are marked on the syllabus.) All students in sections of 1010 K should meet with your advisor the week of MWF Sections February 14-18

TR Sections(except Hopper and Johnson)   February 21-24

Ms Elliott's section  February February 21-24

Hopper and Johnson sections February 28-March 4

These dates are Marked on Your Syllabus.

Career Exploration Exercise- FOCUS

· FOCUS is a career assessment instrument that will explore your interests, values, personality and various work interests.

· After completing FOCUS you will have some possible career interest to explore further.

Steps to completing FOCUS:

Step 1: You will need to call the Academic Support Center at 898-2339 to schedule an appointment to see an Academic Support Center Advisor.

You Week to meet with your advisor during your assigned week No makeup appointments will be allowed.

Step 2: You will need to complete the career assessment assignment (FOCUS) BEFORE you meet with your Academic Support Center Advisor (all parts except the “Action Plan”). See Career Assignment for U1010 on the next pages.

Step 2: With the help of an Academic Support Center Advisor you will develop an “action plan” to implement.

Step 3: The FOCUS worksheet will need to be signed and stamped by an Academic Support Center Advisor.

U1010K Exploring College Life Activities LOG

Record activities completed from the list. You should earn up to 100 points by the last day of class. This log should be attached to each assignment when it is turned in.

Student Name_______________ Class time _________ Student # _____

Activity

Date submitted

Points Earned

Instructor Initials

______Total Points Earned