Life Skills Workshops for College Students

Adulting 101 is a monthly workshop series designed to educate students on key life skills to utilize during and after college, with the goal of eliminating informational barriers that may prevent students from reaching degree completion and achieving post-college success. 

Topics include but are not limited to:

  • Managing Conflict
  • Salary Negotiation
  • Budgeting
  • Basic Auto Skills
  • Credit Scores and Financial Reports
  • Resume Reviews
  • Applying to Graduate School
Adulting 101

Adulting 101 is brought to you by Student Affairs with the help from campus partners including FLIGHT, CARE Services Financial Wellbeing, Housing and Residence Life, and many more. 

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Adulting 101 Events

Adulting 101 Videos

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Conflict Management

Learn your conflict style and tips and tricks for dealing with conflict in your daily life!

Hosted in partnership with the Center for Conflict Management 

Watch time: 40 minutes

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Adulting 101: Conflict Management

How to Shop on a Budget

Learn how to conquer the grocery store without draining your wallet—smart shopping tips, savvy swaps, and real-life hacks for college students!

Hosted in partnership with CARE Services

Watch time: 37 minutes

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How to Shop on a Budget

  • Some Do's and Don'ts of Personal Finances

    This workshop is to learn things to do and things to avoid when it comes to your personal finances! Hosted in partnership with Coles College of Business

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    Adulting 101 Finances

    Let's Talk About Leases

    Renting an apartment? Join us for a workshop on what to know about leases and what to look for in the fine print. Hosted in partnership with Housing and Residence Life.

    Watch time: 37 minutes

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    Adulting 101 Leases

  • How to get a job

    Professor Tom Garr from Coles Business College shares a dynamic workshop where you'll learn how to create a plan for securing a job, starting from your very first day of college.

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    How to get a job

    Professionalism

    This workshop designed to equip you with essential professionalism skills, including effective communication, workplace etiquette, and career readiness. Hosted in partnership with Career Planning and Development.

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    Professionalism

  • Food Safety

    A deliciously informative workshop on food safety with a Registered Dietitian! This workshop will teach you the basics of how to clean, prep, cook, and store your food properly. 

    Host - Barbara Leydecker, Dietitian with Health Promotion and Wellness

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    Food Safety

  • Are you ready for Finals?

    Are you ready for finals?! Join us for this workshop to learn test-taking strategies, practices to release tension/anxiety, and how to identify readiness! Hosted in partnership with the Department of Student Success Programs 

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    Adulting 101 Finals

  • Voting 101

    Empower yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the voting process and make informed voting decisions by joining us for this Adulting 101. Whether you're a first-time voter or looking to deepen your understanding of the democratic process, this workshop is for you. Take the first step towards becoming an informed and active citizen – your voice matters! Hosted in partnership with the Department of Student Leadership and the Cobb County Elections and Registration Office.

    Watch time: 23 minutes 

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    Voting 101

    Tax Time

    United Way Greater Atlanta discusses its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance free tax preparation services and what you will need to file your taxes. 

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    Adulting 101 Tax Time