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Henry
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Skills preparation question?
College is nearing, what skills should I hone, improve on, or learn in order to be readily prepared for college and life after I graduate?
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Karen Kitchel
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Karen’s Answer
Good for you planning ahead and asking for advice! Already you've taken the first step in being successful.
Skills like communication, organization, flexibility, teamwork, and goal setting are a few of the areas to develop. Think about areas where you feel you are not strong and concentrate on them.
One way of building skills is by volunteering for a variety of causes. Offer to help various nonprofits at events. Serve meals to those in need, help with set up or take down at an event. Even things like helping your neighbors by running errands can add to your list of what you've accomplished when it's time to complete a college application or a resume.
Remember to enjoy life and keep the faith!
With every good wish.
Skills like communication, organization, flexibility, teamwork, and goal setting are a few of the areas to develop. Think about areas where you feel you are not strong and concentrate on them.
One way of building skills is by volunteering for a variety of causes. Offer to help various nonprofits at events. Serve meals to those in need, help with set up or take down at an event. Even things like helping your neighbors by running errands can add to your list of what you've accomplished when it's time to complete a college application or a resume.
Remember to enjoy life and keep the faith!
With every good wish.
Lamia Roberts
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Lamia’s Answer
Preparing for college is a great step!
1. Time Management - use planners to track assignments, meet deadlines and personal commitments. The better you are at managing your time, the better college life will be
2. Build networking skills - college is a great place to meet people who may help you in your future career. Practice networking skills like introducing yourself confidently, building strong social skills, asking questions etc
3. Build on your basic life skills - learn to cook simple meals, do your laundry, manage your healthcare, keep a clean living space..
4. Build your finance planning skills - understand how to budget and save. Learn about student loans and jobs that you can do on the side
5. Study and use of tech - use technology to take efficient notes, research assignments
1. Time Management - use planners to track assignments, meet deadlines and personal commitments. The better you are at managing your time, the better college life will be
2. Build networking skills - college is a great place to meet people who may help you in your future career. Practice networking skills like introducing yourself confidently, building strong social skills, asking questions etc
3. Build on your basic life skills - learn to cook simple meals, do your laundry, manage your healthcare, keep a clean living space..
4. Build your finance planning skills - understand how to budget and save. Learn about student loans and jobs that you can do on the side
5. Study and use of tech - use technology to take efficient notes, research assignments