College Co-Curricular Programs, Speakers, Trainers & Experts
From College Prep to Cap and Gown... Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Through College. The dynamic real world lessons of the Connect-5 Program are born of Tawan Perry's first-hand experiences as a struggling student, non-traditional student, successful student, student leader, and college administrator. Each presentation in the Connect-5 program specifically addresses the yearly needs of a … [Read more...]
"Don't even think about it! You're going to college!" There's no doubt that applying to college takes a well-informed mindset and confidence. Facing college's inevitable challenges takes even more of both. This program will fill you in on what to expect from college and how to get the most out of it. Whether the difficulties you face are academic, financial, or social, the Connect-5 College … [Read more...]
“WTF: Winning and Thriving as a Freshman” The first year of college can be incredibly overwhelming. First year students are at risk of performing poorly academically or even dropping out. In order to transition into the collegiate environment successfully, students need to know how to adapt to their new university life. The Connect-5 Freshmen Experience Guide is designed to be a … [Read more...]
"Major Decisions: Success for now and the future" While first and second year of college can be stressful times, the junior year requires major life decision-making that could make it the most daunting college experience of all. If they haven't already, students have to decide what their major will be, what classes they should take, whether they want to go to grad school or embark upon a … [Read more...]
"You're Not in Kansas Anymore: Successfully Transitioning Back to School” If you're a non-traditional student, chances are that you're already leery about returning to school. You might be prone to allow a small setback to veer you off course, never finishing an academic career that could have changed your life. This program is specifically for non-traditional students and is designed to … [Read more...]
"Cut the Hassle and Get Your Tassel" "Senioritis" is a common term on college campuses to describe students who are under the impression that their last year of school doesn't matter. These students tend to slack off, figuring that after three full years of grueling academics, they deserve a break. The Connect-5 Senior Experience Guide is designed to give college students like these a wake-up … [Read more...]
"Dump the Slump: Powering Through a Successful Sophomore Year" Many colleges offer first year students an overflow of supportive resources to choose from, but sophomore students don't always have this luxury. They may have trouble choosing a major they like and spend their second year of college in an unnecessary slump. Research shows that sophomores students have one of the highest drop … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Date Rape and Relationship Abuse on Campus Statistics show that 15-20% of all female college students have experienced forced intercourse and 5-15% of their male counterparts admit to forced intercourse. In 41% of all violent crimes committed by college students, the offender was perceived to be under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Many victims are familiar … [Read more...]
Confounded by your lover’s actions? Feel like you just made a wrong turn? You might need a LiSENSE 2 DATE. In this program, participants will find out how to read the signs, follow the rules of the road and avoid getting car-jacked. Dr. Torri “Love” Griffin, the College Love Coach, teaches students how to use common SENSE to remove the NONSENSE so that relationships make SENSE. Drivers learn … [Read more...]
Absolutely…After You Answer These 10 Simple Questions College students are bombarded with many mature decisions as they take the four-year journey to graduation: “Should I study for my test? Should I go to my class? Should I have sex with my boyfriend?” With countless hot, new co-eds in every class and at every turn, all students are faced with the question of how to manage sexual … [Read more...]
