Deck 2: Taking Charge of Your Education

Question 1

What is the lesson to be learned from Diane's success story?

A)Wait to go to college until you are older
B)Take 20 years off between each year of college
C)Have a friend who already graduated from college
D)Meet with your academic advisor as soon as possible

Answer 1

D

Question 2

What are resources such as a public library or public trAnswerwerportation called?

A)School resources
B)Building resources
C)Community resources
D)Educational resources

Answer 2

C

Question 3

While in college,you should make it a point to get to know:

A)Staff,advisors,and gossips
B)Tutors,sales people,and classmates
C)Instructors,classmates,and staff
D)Instructors,creditors,and advisors

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Who is most likely to help you find an internship?

A)Career Counselor
B)Academic Advisor
C)Financial Advisor
D)Academic Tutor

Question 5

The ability to work well with others is part of what it takes to:

A)Get them to do the work for you
B)Succeed
C)Be conversant in areas outside your expertise
D)Utilize resources

Question 6

What is the first step you have to take in order to get help?

A)Develop lifelong friends
B)Attend classes
C)Ask for it
D)Find common ground

Question 7

Which of these resources provide academic support?

A)Library and computer labs
B)Admissions office
C)Career services
D)College catalog

Question 8

What does taking the Easy Way require from you?

A)Time and energy
B)Money and understanding
C)Knowing the traffic laws
D)Taking on as many activities as you can

Question 9

What steps help you to effectively multi-task at work?

A)Prioritize,take charge,and communicate
B)Identify,locate,and configure
C)Divide and conquer
D)Consult,plan,and create a back-up plan

Question 10

Where should you go to find out about work-study programs?

A)Career services office
B)Financial services office
C)Academic advising
D)Your instructors

Question 11

Study groups and group projects provide an important opportunity to:

A)Work with others
B)Have others do your work
C)Rate your instructors
D)Talk about your classmates who are in other groups

Question 12

Researching your choice of what can save you money?

A)Counselors
B)Financial advisors
C)Financial institutions
D)Campus resources

Question 13

Where can you find information about all of the classes,rules,and policies of your college?

A)The college catalog
B)The business office
C)The student services office
D)The yellow pages

Question 14

What essential can you get from your classmates,instructors,family,friends,and college staff?

A)Homework assignments
B)Support
C)Notes
D)Graduation presents

Question 15

Your college career is,ultimately:

A)An obstacle course
B)A means to an end
C)Logical
D)A series of choices

Question 16

Having a plan A and a plan B is a part of:

A)The Hard Way
B)Utilizing the learning resource center
C)The Easy Way
D)Seeking help

Question 17

What does everyone in college have?

A)A laptop computer
B)A desktop computer
C)Challenges
D)An iPhone

Question 18

Which support resource is most likely to be web-based?

A)Financial aid
B)Library
C)Textbook publisher support
D)Student advising

Question 19

What are among the amazing services your career counselor can provide?

A)Academic skills and internship opportunities
B)Resume help and tutoring
C)Job leads and interview assistance
D)Encouragement and textbook publisher support

Question 20

The 10 key components of the Easy Way include:

A) Researching financial institutions
B) Constructing an alternative scheme
C) Attending every class, and showing up within the first five minutes
D) Skimming all the readings before class meets

Question 21

A teacher who knows you can be more effective as an instructor,especially if you are having problems.

Question 22

Professional associations can help you to find a job,but you cannot become involved until you graduate.

Question 23

Finding common ground with your classmates is a good way to bond.

Question 24

The student services department can help you make sure you are working towards fulfilling your graduation requirements.

Question 25

Accepting accountability for your college education is vital to your potential achievements.

Question 26

Being in class,on time,and prepared is part of your __________ as a college student.

Question 27

Your college catalog is the first place to look for college gear such as sweatshirts and hats.

Question 28

It is crucial for you to establish __________ with school staff and classmates.

Question 29

The public library is a great resource that is only available to those enrolled in college.

Question 30

Alumni from your college are an awful resource; things have changed so much since they graduated.

Question 31

Attendance is less important in college; it really doesn't matter whether or not you show up for class.

Question 32

The "Hard Way" may seem easier at first.