Deck 1: Beginning Your College Journey

Question 1

Studies have shown that higher levels of education

A) reduce levels of civic engagement.
B) are linked to higher levels of stress-related ailments.
C) positively impact earnings and economic growth.
D) have no discernible impact on job satisfaction.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Compared to high school graduates, college graduates are more likely to

A) abstain from voting in elections.
B) live in poverty.
C) maintain unhealthy lifestyles.
D) have full-time job security.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which activity will enhance your social growth at college?

A) selecting a field of study that interests you
B) befriending people whose religion differs from yours
C) developing technical skills that will help you in your career
D) learning how to balance work, school, and family responsibilities

Answer 3

B

Question 4

One way to succeed academically at college is to

A) talk to people with different life experiences.
B) attend social events on campus.
C) enroll only in courses you enjoy.
D) make time to study for tests.

Question 5

Katie and her roommate, Anna, have been living together for only a few weeks, but so far, they have been getting along well. This afternoon, Katie came back to their apartment after classes to find that Anna was still in her room, sitting in the dark. Katie asked Anna if she was all right, and Anna explained that she had a migraine. Katie offered to give her some painkillers, but Anna explained that her religious beliefs forbade the use of modern Western medicine and insisted that she would rather pray and rest. What would be the most appropriate way for Katie to respond?

A) "I'm sorry. I don't know that much about your religion. Maybe we can talk about it when you're feeling better."
B) "This isn't about your religion, it's about you feeling better. You should just take the medication."
C) "You need to decide which is more important, your religion or your education. If you keep missing classes, you're going to flunk out."
D) "I don't think taking a nap is going to solve the problem. If you want to try the painkillers, I promise not to tell anyone."

Question 6

If you wanted to find an explanation of your school's grading system, where should you look?

A) one of your textbooks
B) the student handbook
C) the Financial Aid Office
D) the Campus Wellness Center

Question 7

Deciding to stop taking a course in the middle of the term is called

A) pass/fail.
B) graduating.
C) withdrawing.
D) matriculating.

Question 8

Liam decided to take Introduction to Greek Mythology this term because he thought it would be an easy course. Instead, it turned out to be one of his most difficult classes and he is just barely passing. Because the course isn't part of his degree program, he is considering changing his status in the course to pass/fail. What would be the wisest course of action for Liam?

A) talk with his instructor or campus staff before making a decision
B) withdraw from the course rather than switch to pass/fail
C) make no changes to the course and instead just spend more time studying
D) switch his status in the course to pass/fail

Question 9

Your _____ is the primary field you will focus on during college.

A) elective
B) prerequisite
C) minor
D) major

Question 10

Which term refers to a secondary field of study with specific course requirements?

A) elective
B) prerequisite
C) minor
D) major

Question 11

Which part of a course syllabus outlines the general gist of what the course is about?

A) course evaluation/grading
B) course objectives
C) course policies and procedures
D) course schedule

Question 12

If you want to find out the date of the midterm exam, where should you look on the course syllabus?

A) course policies and procedures
B) course schedule
C) course objectives
D) course evaluation/grading

Question 13

Ketria has always done well on written assignments and tests, but she tends to be quiet in class, preferring to listen and observe rather than joining in the conversation. She has noticed that her economics instructor devotes a substantial amount of class time to group discussion and is concerned that her quiet nature might have a negative impact on her grade. Where on her economics syllabus should Ketria look to find out whether class participation is important to her course grade?

A) required reading, assignments, and tests
B) course objectives
C) course evaluation/grading
D) course schedule

Question 14

The _____ section of a syllabus identifies the material you should review in your textbook before each class.

A) required reading, assignments, and tests
B) course evaluation/grading
C) course policies and procedures
D) course objectives

Question 15

Which part of a syllabus explains what to do in the case of a class absence?

A) course objectives
B) required reading, assignments, and tests
C) course policies and procedures
D) course schedule

Question 16

What must you do to be an active learner?

A) engage with your course work in a deep way
B) withdraw from classes that aren't directly related to your program of study
C) decide as early as possible what your field of study will be
D) memorize the course material and repeat it back verbatim

Question 17

When you get your syllabus, you should

A) file it with your academic financial documents.
B) skim through it and then discard it.
C) file it with your class notes without reading it.
D) read it thoroughly and keep it for later reference.

Question 18

Fudo will be starting classes in a few weeks, and he's planning to make the most of his college experience. He's made a list of his personal expectations for the different aspects of his life during his first term. Which of Fudo's goals is an example of a personal academic expectation?

A) joining two clubs or organizations on campus
B) maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA
C) dedicating Sunday afternoons as family time
D) reading at least one book for pleasure every month

Question 19

The key to developing a social circle is to find social connections outside of your classes that

A) may lead to a job offer.
B) keep you busy.
C) involve as many people as possible.
D) you enjoy.

Question 20

To help yourself find a balance that works, you should spend your free time outside of academics

A) looking for employment opportunities.
B) studying for exams.
C) doing things that are meaningful to you.
D) reviewing your finances.

Question 21

Going to college is a transformative experience.

Question 22

You will have many opportunities for personal growth and development in college.

Question 23

It is inappropriate for you and your peers to discuss class topics outside of the classroom.

Question 24

Facing and overcoming challenges in college is important to your personal development.

Question 25

Most students feel comfortable academically, socially, and personally on campus within the first few days.

Question 26

Each of your instructors will have specific academic expectations of you.

Question 27

Your instructors will chase you down if you are late handing in assignments.

Question 28

When you're actually in classes, and learning material, you may end up going in a different direction from the one you expected for yourself.

Question 29

One of the best parts of social life in college is that it is never stressful.

Question 30

You should be deliberate about how you spend your personal time in college.

Question 31

Why is it important to interact with people who are not like you?

Question 32

List four examples of opportunities for academic, social, and/or personal growth you will have in college.

Question 33

Why is it important to learn about the academic expectations of your school?

Question 34

Identify two ways you can begin to find your place in college.

Question 35

Identify at least three reasons why you decided to attend college, and describe how you expect your college experience to address each of them.

Question 36

List at least three components of college culture that will be challenging for you, and describe what you plan to do to overcome those challenges.

Question 37

Imagine that you are doing poorly in one of the courses required for your degree program, and you are considering possibly withdrawing. Describe at least three things you would do before making the decision whether to withdraw from the class, and discuss your reasoning.

Question 38

Explain what you want your social life to look like at college and describe three strategies that will help you achieve the social life you desire, and how.

Question 39

Identify and describe three ways that you can step out of your comfort zone in college, and how doing so will benefit you.