Additional Course Resources
With the time limitations of a 10-week course, we can briefly introduce you to each topic discussed. If you’re interested in learning more, here are some additional resources recommended by our campus partners.
Making the Most of the Classroom
- “Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects” taught by Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski
- This video provides a demonstration of the class website.
- "Pythagoras' iPhone: Is Listening A Lost Classroom Art?" by Eric Westervelt/NPR
- Dine with a Prof Program: Get to know your professors! Take them to lunch on us.
Academic Integrity and Research Literacy
- The Purdue Owl “Online Writing Lab”
- UC San Diego Writing Hub
Personal Wellbeing and Academic Success
Books
- A Primer in Positive Psychology by Christopher Peterson
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- “Chapter 4 - Happiness”
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- “Chapter 5 - Positive Thinking”
- “Chapter 6 - Character Strengths”
- “Chapter 7 - Values”
- “Chapter 8 - Interests, Abilities, and Accomplishments”
- The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor
- Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
- Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown
- The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown
- Life Without Ed: How One Woman Declared Independence from her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too by Jenni Schaefer (with Thom Rutledge)
Articles
- “Always Hungry? Here’s Why” (New York Times)
- “Learning to Cut the Sugar” (New York Times)
- "Just Breathe: Body Has A Built-In Stress Reliever" (NPR)
- "When You Don't get Enough Sleep"
Videos
- "Don't Eat the Marshmallow" (TED Talk)
Enhancing Your Communication Skills in the Classroom
Books:
- The Art of Public Speaking by Stephen Lucas
- Burden of Proof by Mark Crossman
Articles:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Understanding Yourself and Others
Website:
- “Genderbread Person 2.0” (infographic on sexual and gender identity)
Videos:
- “Stereotype Threat” by Claude Steele from Stanford University who wrote Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affects Us and What We Can Do
- “Microaggressions” by Derald Wing Sue from Columbia University who wrote Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Race, Gender and Sexual Orientation
Choosing and Committing to a Major
FOCUS 2:
- Focus 2 will help you select the right major and plan your career based on your talents, interests, values and aspirations
- Click here for instructions on how to get to the Focus 2 portal
Books:
- You Majored In What? Mapping Your Path from Chaos to Career by Katharine Brooks - Offers a practical and proven approach to reframing experiences, discovering overlooked opportunities, and finding a true calling, regardless of your undergraduate major or the state of the job market.
- The Unwritten Rules of Highly Effective Job Search by Orville Pierson - This insider’s guide covers every phase of the job search, leading you step by step through the process of creating a clear cut plan - essential to every job search.
- Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazi
Online Resources:
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Published by the federal government, this website will help you with research occupational fields
- ONET Online - Useful as an idea generator for possible career options, ONET online provides detailed descriptions of jobs and the skills they require
- NACADA Career and Major Exploration Resource Links
- UC San Diego Career Services Advising
- 10 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Major
Articles:
- University of California, Berkeley Career Center’s “Top 10 Career Myths” (PDF)
- “Why Focusing Too Narrowly in College Could Backfire”
- “Major Decisions” (New York Times)
Research Opportunities, Experiential Learning, and Faculty Engagement
Online Resources:
- Port Triton - UC San Diego’s database of off‐campus jobs, internships, and on‐campus jobs (student employment, federal work study) managed by the Career Services Center
- Internship Supersite - webpage on Career Services Center website that houses links to internship and volunteer opportunities as well as general internship databases
- Academic Internship Program - lists opportunities to earn academic credit for AIP approved internships
- UC San Diego Tritons Connect - like LinkedIn, but for Tritons only
- Triton Research & Experiential Learning Scholars (TRELS) - find research scholarships
- Undergraduate Research Portal