Building the Tools
for Success
"Learning more about college life and how to be more successful…helped me the most.”
–Student Attendee
College Survival 101
The XFactor: Do YOU Have What it Takes to SURVIVE...
I just wanted to thank all who contributed to the success of our 8th Annual College Survival 101. This year's theme, The X Factor: Do You Have What it Takes to Survive? focused on the essential components for students to be prepared for the transition and matriculation of their college journey. Students and parents were able to leave with resourceful tools and information.
Thank you to all the workshop facilitators, college representatives, volunteers and performers.
I want to further show my appreciation to our special guest: Angie Ang, Justine Love, Dorri Scott, and Blair Smoak who made the event even more memorable and meaningful. More importantly, I am grateful for a supportive and dedicated team who worked hard to make this event monumental.
Volita Russell
Chair,
College Survival 101
About College Survival 101
College Survival 101 is YPN's signature college preparation program. Each year, high school juniors and seniors are invited to attend this day-long event comprised of workshops covering postsecondary academics, financial awareness, social life, life skills and special topics for parents.
- Post-secondary Academics – maintaining GPA, degree requirements, time management and study skills
- Financial Awareness – understanding financial aid, responsible use of credit cards and working while enrolled
- Social Life – sports, fraternities and sororities, clubs and organizations, relationships and nutrition
- Life Skills – social and professional networking, career preparation, test-taking and goal setting
- Special Topics for Parents – for parents only, this session addresses the parental role in a student's transition to college
To download a flyer of the event, click here.
Contact Information
For more information about College Survival 101, contact Volita Russell, CS 101 Chair, at cs101@nvulypn.org.