Ch 1-You and your college experience

Chooe the incorrect benefit of a college education:
A) you will lose self-confidence
B) you will meet many interesting and diverse people
C) you will gain learning skills that can continue for a lifetime
D) you will have a fuller life and a better understanding of the world around you

A

a college education results in many personal benefits. One such benefit is that you will be better equipped to deal with other people, (organizations/diversity/history/skills), governmental agencies, and all the hassles of daily life.

organizations

What is not a reason for students dropping out of college:
A) studying and earning good grades
B) financial difficulties
C) a lack of motivation
D) not having learned the skills needed to succeed in college

A

Most college students are usually more concerned with making it through the next class or test than the rest of their (lives/dinner).

lives

One of the ways college is the same as high school is:
A) there will be tests
B) personal skills related to being independent
C) financial realities
D) the level of study skills needed

A

Most students who complete their degree do in fact earn (more/less) than they would have without a degree.

more

Students who drop out after amassing a large student debt do suffer in the future because:
A) they do get a lower-paying job requiring a degree and ignore their large loan payments.
B) they don't get a higher-paying job requiring a degree and don't have large loan payments to make.
C) the do get a higher-paying job, but still have large loan payments to make.
D) they don't get a higher-paying job requiring a degree, but still have large loan payments to make.

D

Succeeding in college is somewhat like succeeding in life. It's really much more about you than it is about college. Choose the question that is not the best one to ask yourself to prepare for success:

A) how long you think you will be in college?

B) are you confident you can overcome difficulties to complete college

C) what major would make your parents the happiest?

D) how many courses will you need to take per term to finish college in your planned time period?

C

The traditional idea of (the liberal arts education/the vocational education) is that you can go to college not to prepare for a specific career, but to become a well-educated person who is then in a better position to work in any number of careers.

the liberal arts education

Match the direction with its explanation:
-decide what you want to do.

don't let things just happen - make them happen by deciding that they should happen

Match the direction with its explanation:
-accept responsibility for you life

you are unequal footing with everyone else and have the same opportunities to succeed

match the direction with its explantation:
-develop a personal ethical code

do what is right for you and for others. college rewards responsible, ethical behavior. Be proud of who you are and your good decisions.

Match the direction with its explanation:
-realize you can change

you can change your habits to become a better student. you can change your attitudes to become a more positive, motivated student.

If you are young and attending college after high school, you are what's known as a (traditional student/returning student).

traditional student

Choose the correct responses that show how students have difficulty in the transition to college from high school:

A) time management is more important in college because of varying class and work schedules and other time commitments.

B) you will meet more people from more diverse backgrounds in college.

C) college instructors seldom seek you out to offer extra help if you're falling behind. You are on your own and expected to do the work and meet deadlines without someone looking over your shoulder.

D) Your social and personal life in college will be more supervised. Younger students will not have the freedom to do what they want.

A, B, C

Returning students are often serious and are motivated to do the work because (they are likely to be paying their own way through college and want to get their money's worth/they want to have fun and join a Greek organization).

they are likely to be paying their own way through college and want to get their money's worth

Match the student with its definition.
-transfer students

a student begins at one college, but then switches to another college at some point-for any number of reasons

match the student with its definition.
-first-generation students

students who are the first in their families to attend college

match the student with its definition
-commuter students

many young people also continue to live at home after high school and come to campus only for classes

while all types of students can succeed, it's important to develop a plan to make sure you have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. The following are some characteristics of successful students you should strive for. Choose all that apply:
Successful students...
A) have good attitudes and know how to stay motivated.
B) have no strategies for taking notes in class and rarely use them.
C) develop their critical thinking skills and apply them in their studies.
D) gain the most from their assigned readings for classes.

A, C, D

place the learning cycle steps in order from first to last:
A) capturing
B) absorbing
C) reviewing
D) preparing

D, B, A, C

An approach to learning styles is called the VARK approach, which focuses on learning through different sense. Choose the correct categories:
A) aural learners learn better by listening
B) interpersonal learners prefer introspection and independence
C) reading/writing learners learn better through written language
D) visual learners prefer images, charts, and the like.
E) kinesthetic learners learn through doing, practicing, and acting.

A, C, D, E

While you should have an academic adviser to help you pot your path through college and take the best courses, you should also make sure yourself that you are registering for courses that fit well into your plan to graduate. In general, there are three types of courses. Match them with their definitions.
-required courses in your major

set by academic departments

While you should have an academic adviser to help you pot your path through college and take the best courses, you should also make sure yourself that you are registering for courses that fit well into your plan to graduate. In general, there are three types of courses. Match them with their definitions.
-core courses

involve a range of courses from which you can choose to meet a general requirement

While you should have an academic adviser to help you pot your path through college and take the best courses, you should also make sure yourself that you are registering for courses that fit well into your plan to graduate. In general, there are three types of courses. Match them with their definitions.
-electives

courses you choose freely to complete the total number of college credits needed for your program or degree

most colleges offer some online courses or regular courses with an online component. Choose all steps needed for success:
A) you need not take the initiative to ask questions if you don't understand something; your online professor will intuit all of your needs.
B) you need to own or have frequent access to a recent model of computer with high-speed internet connection
C) without an instructor or other students in the room, you need to be able to pay attention effectively and stay engaged
D) without set hours, you need to stay motivated to schedule your time and participate regularly.

B, C, D

college also have policies about acceptable behaviors. Students who do not understand the rules can find themselves in trouble. The most important policy is (academic honesty/dress code). Cheating is taken very seriously.

academic honesty

match the college office with its mission.
-counseling office

this office helps with personal problems, including health, stress management, interpersonal issues, and more.

match the college office with its mission.
-student health clinic

in addition to providing some basic medical care and making referrals, most of these centers also help with issues such as diet and exercise counseling, birth control services, and preventive health care.

match the college office with its mission.
-academic advising office

this office helps you choose courses and plan your program or degree. You should have a personal meeting at least once every term.

match the college office with its mission.
-financial aid office

if you are presently receiving financial aid or may qualify for assistance, you should know this office well.

College graduates reflecting back typically emphasize the following. Choose all that apply:
A) how good their grades were
B) learning how to make decisions and solve problems - skills now used in one's career
C) meeting a lot of interesting people, learning about different ways to live.
D) the complete college experience

B, C, D

At most colleges, all students must maintain (a minimum GPA/a minimum savings account balance) to be allowed to keep taking courses and to graduate.

a minimum GPA

Learning how to accept criticism is a challenge for some students. Your instructors hold you to high standards and expect you to have the maturity to understand that a lower grade (is not a personal attack on you/is a personal attack on you) or a statement that you're not smart enough to do the work.

is not a personal attack on you

Choose the correct things you can do to start right now, today, to ensure your success:
A) make an appointment to talk with your academic advisor if you have any doubt about the courses you have already enrolled in or about the direction you're taking.
B) participate in your classes
C) avoid your instructors
D) pay attention to your learning style and your instructors' teaching styles

A, B, D

Choose the successful outlook for a large lecture class:
A) Since the instructor doesn't know me, I don't even need to go to class as long as I can borrow someone's notes to find out what happens.
B) The instructor won't notice me sitting there, so I can check e-mail or Facebook or even read for a different class.
C) I have to take responsibility and figure out a method for me to learn in a large lecture hall.
D) I hate listening to lectures, so I might as well think about something else because I'm not going to learn anything this way anyway.

C

Walking into a class that has already begun is rude to the instructor (remember the impression you're making) and to other students. A (mature student/teacher's pet) respects the instructor and other students and in turn receives respect back.

mature student

(Most colleges/few colleges) also have policies about alcohol and drug use, sexual harassment, hazing, hate crimes, and similar behaviors.

most colleges

How can your grades affect you after graduation? Choose all that apply:
A) An employer who asks for a college transcript will see all your grades, not just the overall GPA.
B) insurance companies offer discounts for life if you had good grades in school.
C) grades matter if you plan to continue to graduate school, which requires your transcript
D) people who concentrate solely on good grades and never on community or social skills make the most money.

A & C

Sometimes a student will work hard to get good grades, but do very little else, thinking the GPA and degree are all that matter. (High school sometimes gives people that impression.) But a future employer or graduate program is looking for other things like:
A) the ability to act independently
B) to work well in a group
C) to find creative solutions
D) to show initiative or leadership

all of the above