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Title: College Success Skills [Opening Music] HOST: Welcome to the College Success Skills Podcast, where we analyze the resources and skills required for success in college as well as beyond. I'm ( name ), your host, and today we're going to discuss the important college success skills that will enable you to not only succeed academically but also to position yourself for a bright future and those skills are time management, critical thinking, and communication skill. [Sound Bite: Encouraging, Motivating music] Host: You may be questioning why you should bother learning these abilities. Well, let me explain this to you using a few convincing reasons. I'm here to share the knowledge I've learned from reliable sources and my own experience as a college student with you. [Sound Bite: Page flipping] Host: ( Let's talk about time management. In college, time is a valuable resource. A research article entitled "Participations of College Students in the Organization and Planning of Sports Competitions and Its Impact on Their Leadership Skills" found that the goal of time management is the practice of deliberately organizing and regulating the amount of time spent on particular tasks in order to maximize productivity its objectives include both what to

do and what not to do. According to the author, Lorna Wei, the primary purpose of time management is to act as a reminder and a source of direction through prior planning. (Wei, Lorna A ) [Sound Bite: Clock ] Host: Next, we have critical thinking. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are vital in today's world of rapid change and especially in being successful in college. Critical thinking is defined by the Journal of College “Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Support for Teaching Critical Thinking in STEM” as deliberate, self-regulatory judgment that leads to interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and inference as well as an explanation of the evidential, conceptual, methodological, and contextual factors that support that judgment. ( Evangelisto). An example from my 2 nd semester of college is when I worked on a Rhetorical Analysis Essay for my ENG-112 course, and I focused on the advertisement "It's All About You: A Rhetorical Analysis of JESA Milk Products." As I dove into the details of argumentative speech, this task required a high level of critical thinking. I had to study the advertisement in order to locate and evaluate the several rhetorical approches—such as pathos, ethos, and logos—that were skillfully combined to influence the audience's feelings and opinions. I developed my critical thinking skills by going through this process, not only about the message itself but also regarding how it was purposefully written to affect the actions of the audience. Gaining these abilities in college will put you on the right track for a successful career. [Sound Bite: Analytical thinking]

Host: Now, Let's not forget communication skills. An article titled "Why Communication Skills are Essential in College" by Chelsea Chiaro claims that one of the most important life skills for students to master is communication; at all educational levels . They must be able to communicate effectively. Students who lack strong communication skills may find themselves emotionally overburdened, falling back academically, or even dropping out of school. Possessing effective communication skills can help people interact with others more positively and participate in logical oral and written form. (Chiaro) An example in my first semester of college is when I actively participated in class discussions and group projects, demonstrating my ability to express myself properly and pay close attention to what my classmates were saying. I also used efficient email communication to ask questions and get clarification on assignments from professors when I needed it. These communication skills enhanced my learning and enabled me to form strong academic relationships. [Sound Bite: Sounds of conversations] Host: While some might claim that grades are the only consideration in college, that isn't the whole story. The abilities we're talking about today are essential to a promising future. Highly educated people typically earn more money and have access to more job opportunities. Thus, making the investment in these skills can pay off greatly in the long run. [Sound Bite: Coins rattling]

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