98% of students who take part in Power Up would recommend it to other students.

Want to know the secret to succeeding at college? Want to start the year more confident, with a group of friends already in place? And earn college credit while you do?

Join other new UMass Amherst students for this fun three-day orientation on campus, and get the inside scoop on the college experience before your first year begins.

Through small group classes and activities — and lots of individual attention — you’ll have a chance to:

• Ask questions about the college experience
• Talk about your concerns in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere
• Develop strategies for studying, note taking, test taking and time management
• Get guidance on choosing courses and majors
• Navigate the campus before classes start
• Find out how to make the most of UMass Amherst resources and opportunities
• Build a network of friends — and move in early!

Course dates: August 28-30, 2008

Faculty

Robert S. Feldman, lead instructor
In addition to his duties as a UMass Amherst professor of psychology and associate dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Robert S. Feldman is the author of P.O.W.E.R. Learning: Strategies for Success in College and Life (McGraw-Hill). A winner of the College Outstanding Teacher Award, Professor Feldman is a nationally known expert in teaching students the skills and strategies that lead to success.

Individual sections of the course will be taught by well-qualified, carefully trained instructors under Professor Feldman’s direct supervision.

Credit: 1 credit

Class fee: $495, receive a $30 discount if register by July 1, 2008. Includes credit, textbook, supplies and on-campus course fees. Does not include housing cost of $25 per day. Meals may be taken on campus; you will be billed for them.

Registration fee: $45

Registration deadline: August 15, 2008

To register for this class please contact the Continuing & Professional Education Records and Registration office at 413-545-3653 or 800-922-8211.

For additional information contact:
Jim Morgante
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