On this page, you will find a collection of handouts on various topics, some of our ASAP Advocates' favorite links, student recommendations, and books to help you navigate college.

Tools

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    Semester Planners
                     UAH Resources
        • "An online career exploration platform that provides data-driven tools and resources to help students make informed decisions about their academic and career paths."

        • "Real Companies. Real Experience. Real Jobs. Explore careers and prepare for the job with hundreds of free job simulations designed by the world's top employers."

        • Internship and Co-Ops at UAH

          "More information on the program, its requirements, and the Co-op and Internship Handbook."

        • i4 Employer Engagement

          "The purpose of i4 is to purposefully match students with employer partners that view these students as potential employees. It is an in-depth introduction to the organization and allows the employer partner to engage with students on a deeper level than the traditional recruiting strategies. i4 is broken down into four phases: introduce, inspire, integrate, and invest. After three years, the employer will have participated in one full life cycle of the program, with a different student cohort in each of the phases. Student Application: For application updates, please email i4@uah.edu

        • Charger Path

          "UAH's career platform for students and alumni. Search for a position, tools to build a resume, the latest information on 淫妻社 career fairs, and more."

        • "Creating an alternative path to ensure your future academic and career success can help alleviate stress if your original plan does not work out." Use this sheet to help you get thinking.

           

          Other Resources
        • "One way to begin your search for a career is to think about what you are good at and then find careers that match your skills." Use this tool to help.

        • "Think of LinkedIn as your interactive resume鈥攁 place to demonstrate your skills, tell your story, and network with employers and professionals so you can begin to build your career. Need help getting started?" Check out this article.

        • "The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a publication of the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics that includes information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations in the United States."

        • Apply for jobs in the federal government.

        • A place to review and discuss engineering resumes.

        • "There is no single formula for choosing a major. It鈥檚 too much of a complex decision to be put in a line or two, no matter what way you approach it. That鈥檚 why we decided to create this guide. We鈥檙e going to teach you some tips and tricks that can make decision-making easier for you."


          • Log in to your UAH account and get started on your personal finance journey.
          • Worksheets referenced:
      • STEM Courses
        • How to Succeed in a College Math Class (UAH Department of Mathematical Science)
          • Practical tips for studying smarter, managing assignments, and preparing for math exams.
        •  (The UNC at Chapel Hill)
          • Study techniques designed specifically for problem-solving courses.
        •  (Lamar University)
          • Straightforward notes and practice problems for algebra through calculus.
          •  Step-by-step solutions that clearly walk you through math problems.
        •  (YouTube)
          • Helps you understand why math works, not just how to solve it.
        •  (YouTube)
          • Full-length math class lectures.
        •  (YouTube)
          • Visual, conceptual explanations for math, physics, and CS.
        •  (University of Colorado Boulder)
          • Interactive simulations for physics, math & statistics, chemistry, earth & space, or biology
        •  (YouTube)
          • Short, animated explanations of tricky concepts for physics.
          • Explains math and physics concepts in elementary ways.
        •  (YouTube)
          • Organized video lessons that break topics down clearly for chemistry, biology, anatomy, physics, stats, etc.
          • Free online chemistry courses, websites, and YouTube channels
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          • Tips for studying effectively in chemistry courses.
        •  (YouTube)
          • Makes chemistry feel less overwhelming and more understandable.

           

          StudentSphere

          Recommendations from students, for students

          Insights

          Blogs created by our office based on common trends

            • August: Kick-start Your Semester,  
            • September: Virtual Guide- App Recs & Online Classes,  
            • October:  Fully Committing to The Rest of The Semester,  
            • November: Support Network,  
            • December: The End Game, 
            • January: New Beginnings: Beginning Of Semester To-do List, 
            • February: Time is Key: Enhancing Productivity,  
            • March: Importance of Civic Engagement,  
            • April: Money Moves

          Books We Recommend

          • The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success: How to Use Your Brain's Executive Skills to Keep Up, Stay Calm, and Get Organized at Work and at Home
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          • Navigating College: A Handbook on Self Advocacy
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          • A Mind For Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)
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          • Independence, Social, and Study Strategies for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (The BASICS College Curriculum)
            • Available: , 

          • FOCUS on College Success
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          • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
            • Available:  and