HD 120N First Year Seminar: Success Across Cultures
Explores how cultural perspectives impact personal goals, definitions of success, and academic expectations in higher education. Guides domestic and international students in developing strategies and capacities to explore and achieve their academic goals in a U.S. college. Assignments prompt reflection on values, interests, strengths and challenges, while fostering connection to the college community. Supports students in the creation of an education plan.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Explain how our cultural lenses impact our personal goals and academic expectations. Identify common expectations, skills, and strategies for academic success in U.S. higher education. Recognize and describe their own strengths, behaviors, and potential challenges affecting their learning. Utilize resources and services in order to address challenges and achieve goals. Establish relationships and engage with the LBCC community for personal growth and success. Articulate their values, interests, and goals and develop an academic plan to work towards those goals.