Community Empowerment Through Motivational Seminars to “Prepare for College” Life at SMA Negeri 1 Jabiren Raya
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.65974/bratasena.v1i1.73Keywords:
Community empowerment, college readiness, higher education, learning motivation, self-developmentAbstract
Background: The community empowerment activity with the theme “Preparing Yourself for College” aims to improve the readiness of high school/vocational school students in facing the transition to higher education.
Contribution: This program is implemented through a series of activities such as motivational seminars, learning skills training, campus orientation, and assistance in choosing a study program according to interests and talents
Method: The implementation method uses a participatory approach by involving students, teachers, and community leaders as facilitators
Results: The results of the activities show an increase in participants' understanding of the adaptation process in the world of college, increased motivation to learn, and awareness of the importance of academic planning and soft skills development.
Conclusion: Thus, this activity is expected to become a model for sustainable empowerment that helps prospective students adapt academically and socially in college
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