How to be Successful in Recreation & Leisure Services
Preparation
- Financial Stability – tuition, living expenses, transportation, books, computer
- College Support System – professors, fellow students, student success initiatives, counseling, disability services
- Change of Pace from…..
- High School to College
- Home to College
- Work to College
People
- Successful students demonstrate the following qualities:
- Enjoy working with people and in groups
- Participate co-operatively in experiential learning opportunities
- Willing to collaborate with others academically and socially
- Committed to building respectful relationships
Focus on Academics
- 1st semester
- 8 classes, 23 hours in the classroom
- Set Due Dates for 15+ assignments
- 2nd semester
- 8 classes, 18 hrs. class + 8 hrs/wk practicum
- Set Due Dates for 12+ assignments
Expectation of quality research through a variety of sources with proper referencing format
Community
- Develop Relationships with faculty, students, agency partners
- Encourage active learning in college and community issues through individual and group projects
- Opportunity for networking with practitioners in the field:
- Guest speakers
- Practicum
- Interviews and Field Visitations
Energy
- Engaged
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated, self directed learner capable of working independently within identified timelines
