lesson 1 discussion you and your college experience

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Remember to:

• Prepare:
  • Read the directions for this discussion board prior to participating.
• Fully participate and use Netiquette:
  • Make sure you directly and completely address the discussion forum question(s)/topic.
  • You must respond to at least one of your fellow classmates evaluating their ideas and offering further suggestions for improvement and experimentation.
  • You must post your initial post by (mid-week) (Faculty; add Day) and post your reply by the due date. You must post as instructed so your classmates will have the opportunity to read your work, reflect, and reply.
  • Make sure to use proper grammar and punctuation.
  • Comply with Netiquette Guidelines in the “Getting Started” area and include a salutation to your classmate, such as Dear John Student.

Fun Fact: Miami Dade College is the largest institution of higher education in the nation, and is #1 in Associates Degrees awarded to Hispanics and African Americans.
Reference: http://www.mdc.edu/about/facts.aspx

Questions:

1. Tell us why you are going to College and include a few benefits you expect from this experience.

2. What does success mean to you? You can refer to your reading about success in this lesson.

3. Based on the results of the learning styles assessment that you completed and the video you watched, how would you best describe your own learning style(s) and study preferences?
Which of the study strategies recommended for your learning style will you be using? Provide 3 detailed examples.