College success chapter 1

Not mandatory and not free

What are TWO distinguishing factors of college education compared to public K-12 education

Choice

You make a _____ to commit to college.

5 Why Method

Term for the repetition of the question “Why?” used in this context for the question “Why am I in college?”

Worthy answer and better sense of purpose

What TWO things do the 5 Why Method ensure?

Staying motivated during challenging times

What is understanding your “Why?” key for?

Grit

What it takes for us to dig deep when faced with adversity and continue working toward our goal; boosted from understanding our “Why?”

Job satisfaction

People with a strong sense of purpose are MORE likely to have _____.

Stress and anxiety

People with a strong sense of purpose are LESS likely to experience _____.

Follow a career path and create a better life

What TWO things are many students able to do from getting a college degree?

First generation students

What demographic of students typically benefit the most from a college degree?

Return on investment

Degrees have a long term _____.

Less smoking, more exercise, and healthier weight

What THREE specific trends about improved health and wellness come from getting a college degree?

Next generation

A college degree leads to a better outcome for the _____.

Entry level

Many _____ jobs require degrees.

Degree

At least one-third of jobs require a _____.

Assurance

Credentials from college provide _____, which is valuable for jobs.

Soft skills

Colleges develop _____, which are valuable for jobs.

Critical thinking, communications, teamwork, digital tech, leadership, professionalism, career management, and cultural fluency

What are the EIGHT soft skills that are developed in college?

Identifying needs and experiencing discomfort

What TWO things do transitions require?

Inevitable

Adjustments to college are _____.

Expands

One effect of college is it _____ my mind.

Challenges

One effect of college is it _____ my identity.

Doubt

One effect of college is it makes me _____ my abilities.

Transformation

The overarching effect of education is _____.

Open

We must be _____ to the transformation and allow change to happen.

Flexibility, transition, and change

What are the THREE words that describe the experience of education transformation

Adjustment

College education transformation is an _____.

Academic, cultural, emotional, financial, intellectual, and social

What are the SIX first-year adjustments of college?

Academic adjustment

Students will take a more active role in their learning than they did in their high school and have the ability to meet the increasing demands of change.

Cultural adjustment

Students will interact with others of various cultures, religious beliefs, identities/orientations, ages, and abilities.

Emotional adjustment

Students will need to be prepared for the stressors of college and develop habits and behaviors to cope with these changes.

Financial adjustment

Students will need to demonstrate basic financial literacy, an understanding of the cost of college, and methods of paying for these costs.

Intellectual adjustment

Students will have the opportunity to join an academic community that includes classmates, faculty, support personnel, and administrators.

Social adjustment

Students will be faced with shifts in their relationships, finding a new peer group, and handling the pressure of fitting in.

Active

One example of an academic adjustment is taking an _____ role in learning.

Feedback

One example of an academic adjustment is being open to _____ and change.

Accepting

One example of a cultural adjustment is _____ and welcoming differences in others.

Explore

One example of a cultural adjustment is seeking opportunities to _____ other cultures.

Handling

One example of an emotional adjustment is readily _____ the stressors of college life.

Coping

One example of an emotional adjustment is developing emotional _____ strategies.

Managing

One example of a financial adjustment is _____ money independently.

Costs

One example of a financial adjustment is recognizing the _____ of college.

Discussions

One example of an intellectual adjustment is engaging in intellectual _____.

Integrating

One example of an intellectual adjustment is _____ new ideas into belief systems.

Relationships

One example of a social adjustment is forming supportive, healthy _____.

Conflict

One example of a social adjustment is managing _____ in relationships.