Thoroughly familiarize themselves with their school’s CAS handbook and timelines.
Meet with the CAS coordinator or advisor according to the timeline, at least three times over the duration of their CAS program. Be sure to come prepared.
Base their choices on your interests, skills, talents and areas for growth to stay motivated. Challenge yourself!
Balance your experiences between creativity, activity and service.
Initiate or engage in at least one CAS project in collaboration with others that extends over at least one month.
Use the CAS stages as much as possible when considering, planning and undertaking your CAS experiences. Be sure to apply these to service and to the CAS project.
Ask questions along the way when you need assistance or clarification.
Participate in meaningful reflection as a way to capture your experiences and summarize your evidence linked to the learning outcomes.
Enjoy CAS! That is most important—to participate in experiences that assist your personal growth and offers you a world of possibilities.