Top 5 Skills College Students Need to Thrive

In a recent blog post for Classical Conversations — "Top 5 Skills College Students Need to Thrive" — Shellie Doub, Director of Recruiting for Dual Enrollment at Cedarville University, explains the importance of high school students developing specific skills beyond academic achievements for college success. These include research, rhetoric, reasoning, responsibility, and resilience.

The blog highlights how home education prepares students with these skills, particularly through practices in critical thinking, effective communication, and self-directed learning. The post also suggests that experiencing failure and learning from it is crucial for building resilience and adaptability in college. For a detailed exploration of these skills and how they contribute to thriving in a college environment, read the full blog here.