This course helps students evaluate the social, psychological and physiological factors that influence developing essential life management skills. The course encourages self-exploration of personal responsibility, self-motivation, health and well-being, self-awareness, interdependence, self-management, lifelong learning, as well as learning different resources on campus. Students will explore the history and philosophy of higher education in the U.S education systems and will learn to create a student education plan. Includes an introduction to financial, time and stress management, and communication skills. Requires research papers and problem-solving exercises. Transfer credit: CSU;UC; credit limitations - see counselor.