Unlock the power of the
mind for college success
ISBN 979-8-9863054-9-3
The Science of College Success: Unlocking Your Resilient Brain is more than just a textbook—it’s a transformative guide that equips students with the cognitive and emotional tools to thrive in college and beyond. Backed by neuroscience and cutting-edge research, this curriculum helps students sharpen their focus, improve memory, and develop the resilience needed to persist through academic challenges. With practical, research-based techniques, students will learn how to optimize their learning, strengthen their mental agility, and build the habits necessary for long-term success.
What makes this curriculum unique is its holistic approach—addressing not just study skills, but also mindset, mental well-being, and career readiness. Through insights from positive psychology, mindfulness, and brain-based learning strategies, students will discover how to overcome self-doubt, enhance motivation, and create meaningful goals that align with their personal and academic aspirations. Additionally, memory training techniques and cognitive hacks will empower students to master complex material with confidence, setting them up for success in any subject.
As the only first-year experience (FYE) textbook endorsed by the mental health industry, The Science of College Success goes beyond traditional academic strategies. It provides students with a powerful foundation in self-care, stress management, and resilience-building practices that support both mental well-being and academic performance. With access to state-of-the-art career exploration tools and the opportunity to earn micro-certifications, students will not only excel in college but also prepare for a fulfilling career. Give your students the advantage they need—unlock their potential and help them achieve success in every area of their lives.
Author: Dr. Thomas E. Rojo Aubrey
DBH-c, MSC, LAMFT, CMHFA, CCTP, CFTP, CFTPI
Director of the Behavioral Health Sciences and Professor, Glendale Community College (GCC) in Arizona
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Starting College
- Preparing for College Success
- Academic Resilience
- The Learning Brain
- Mastering Meta Learning
- Psychology of Stress
- Igniting the Power of Purpose and Motivation
- Finding Your Ikigai with Career Exploration and Goal Setting
- Creating Inner Balance with Self-Regulation
- Understanding Mental Flexibility
- Developing Mental Flexibility
- Preventing Stress and Burnout with Mental Flexibility
- Fostering Positive Psychological Strengths
- Engaging in Meaningful and Purposeful Relationships
- Practicing Purposeful Self-Care and Revitalization
- Celebrate Your Limitless Potential
Included Activities
- Pre- and Post-Assessment
- Beck Depression Inventory
- State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
- Mindset quiz
- Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (pre & post)
- Grit Survey
- Meaning in Life Questionnaire
- Self-Reflection journals
- Expressive writing
- Chapter quizzes
- Videos
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