In this section we will explore our interests and our abilities 

If I had to define myself, I would choose ideas or objects or words that have special meaning to me. I would write exercise as one of my characteristics because I’m passionate about pushing my physical limits. I might also write “teaching” because I enjoy learning and sharing knowledge.    

Create a small word web with “who am I” in the middle. Make the outer bubbles things that help define you.    

The first unit in the CollegeEd Text is all about self-understanding. We need this foundation for the next steps in our journey to independence. Every choice you make should be based on your own interests and goals. Thinking about the future you want now will make those choices seem easier and you will become what you make of yourself through purposeful choice making. 

Read through the section one text and get a feel for the Roadtrip Nation vocabulary.    

Create your set point assignment: Follow the instructions and consider where you are now. You can make this as creatively as you like, as long as it accurately represents your set point.   

In Lesson One you will read about many types of interests and answer how a college and major choice based on your own interests can be better for you. Next you will create a collage about your interests. Use mixed media like you would in art. Find things that represent your interests and put them together.  

Define your red rubber ball.

The last activity in the lesson asks you to use the example of breaking down your interests into specific reasons and traits. Follow the instructions to really go deep in thinking about why your interests are what they are. Get used to the idea that “why” is going to be a major component of how you are going to select your future. It will keep coming up in a variety of ways.  

As a reflection, look at the quotes from the leaders on the page. Write your interpretation of their words. Do you agree or disagree? Is there something or some interest/ future career that makes you feel as they do? 

See students on their own roadtrips