Deck 1: Thriving in College and Life

Question 1

Which of the following is a sign that you are thriving in college and life?

A) You reach only the goals that others have set for you.
B) You meet the minimum requirements needed to achieve your goals.
C) You discover talents you did not know you had.
D) You are deriving a small amount of pleasure from your daily tasks.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Thriving in college and in life is about

A) achieving your highest possible level of performance.
B) learning to collaborate with others.
C) reaching the goals that you set for yourself.
D) deriving a small amount of self-satisfaction from your activities.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Citrine is a first-year college student. She is scheduled to be in a first-year seminar focused on student success. She is skeptical that she will receive much benefit from this course. Which is a benefit of this course that you would share with Citrine?

A) This class will give her more autonomy in college.
B) She will not need to participate in other activities if she finishes this course.
C) She will not need as much help from professors or peers after taking this course.
D) Completing this course will make it more likely that she will finish her degree.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A student who is around eighteen years old and has just graduated from high school is classified as which type of student?

A) traditional
B) veteran
C) international
D) nontraditional

Question 5

Which of the following describes how college differs from high school?

A) Tests are given more frequently.
B) Instructors monitor your progress more closely.
C) You will probably be part of a more diverse student body.
D) You have fewer potential friends to choose from.

Question 6

A student who is older, has experience in the job market, and is returning to college to retrain for a new career would be classified as which type of student?

A) first-generation
B) nontraditional
C) peer leader
D) international

Question 7

What challenge would nontraditional students face that traditional college students would not?

A) They may have trouble juggling responsibilities.
B) They will probably be less serious than other students.
C) They commonly have trouble staying motivated.
D) They lack a clear purpose for being in college.

Question 8

Simon is signing up for his first college classes in many years. He took time off after his freshman year when he and his partner got married and adopted several children, whom he has stayed home with to raise. He is worried that he won't be able to keep up with the younger students in his classes. What advantage does Simon have over the other, more traditional students in his classes?

A) He has a very clear purpose for being in college, which instructors often appreciate.
B) He has less time to do homework because he has family responsibilities.
C) He may have to miss class on occasion to take care of his children.
D) He will have global worldviews that will enrich classroom discussion.

Question 9

What is one benefit of attending office hours?

A) Your instructor will monitor your progress more carefully.
B) It shows your instructor you are serious about learning.
C) Instructors will give you more time to complete assignments.
D) Your instructor will help make difficult decisions for you.

Question 10

College participation is about ensuring that more people have the opportunity to be evaluated on the basis of their

A) merit.
B) background.
C) family's status.
D) personal connections.

Question 11

In 2014, four-year college graduates earned roughly how much more per year than high school graduates on average?

A) half as much
B) almost twice as much
C) more than three times as much
D) the same amount

Question 12

Today, most college graduates will be prepared for roles in

A) the medical field.
B) public relations.
C) the information economy.
D) education.

Question 13

Students who become careful critical thinkers are more likely to

A) take risks.
B) look for evidence before forming a personal opinion.
C) believe everything they hear or read.
D) learn new things.

Question 14

Which is TRUE about college graduates?

A) They tend to have more children.
B) They are more likely to use tobacco.
C) They tend to live longer.
D) They have less discretionary recreational time.

Question 15

What is the number one issue college students grapple with?

A) loneliness
B) balance
C) purpose
D) preparedness

Question 16

College students who have a strong sense of purpose will have

A) a weaker locus of control.
B) a higher level of motivation to achieve their goals.
C) trouble staying focused on daily class assignments.
D) less clarity about the direction they'd like to take in their careers.

Question 17

Antwon is a first-year college student who is struggling with his purpose. What question can he ask himself to help him reflect on purpose?

A) Do I like to stand up for myself and others?
B) Have I performed well in science classes in the past?
C) What tasks do I not enjoy doing?
D) Is this college a good fit for me now at this time in my life?

Question 18

The career center on your college campus can

A) determine the major and career path you should take.
B) define what is most important to you.
C) describe what your short- and long-term goals should be.
D) help you discover your strengths and weaknesses.

Question 19

What is an example of a short-term goal?

A) I will read three books this semester.
B) I will attain a job that allows me to travel after I graduate.
C) I will pay off all my student loans.
D) I will graduate from a four-year college with honors.

Question 20

Which question can help you determine your personal strengths and weaknesses when you are determining your short- and long-term goals?

A) Am I in college to discover who I am?
B) Do I want to attend graduate school?
C) Do I deal with conflict well?
D) Am I in college to prepare for immediate employment?

Question 21

Which is an example of a long-term goal?

A) I will write three pages of my English paper each night before it is due.
B) I will train for a marathon that I will run next year.
C) I will study for two hours before my history midterm exam.
D) I will pay my cell phone bill on time this month.

Question 22

Marcus was anxious about starting college next semester, so he approached his adviser, who told him about the importance of setting SMART short-term goals as a way to ensure success. Which of Marcus's goals is SMART?

A) to become a veterinarian
B) to transfer to a four-year college after two years
C) to get into a good graduate school
D) to find a life partner

Question 23

Creating a successful SMART goal involves

A) stating your goal in very general terms.
B) working toward goals that will be difficult to achieve.
C) selecting a goal that makes your parents and friends proud.
D) planning ways to overcome potential obstacles.

Question 24

To do well in college, the most important goals you set will be

A) your short-term goals.
B) your long-term goals.
C) the goals that are hardest to achieve.
D) the goals you have not thought of yet.

Question 25

An active approach to life where people accept responsibility for the choices they freely make is called

A) the key to success.
B) a high-impact practice.
C) a low level of motivation.
D) locus of control.

Question 26

A guided pathway's primary function is to help you

A) be sure you take all required courses for your major.
B) identify your strengths and weaknesses.
C) develop an active view of your own life.
D) define what your purpose is in college and in life.

Question 27

Which high-impact practice encourages you to practice multiple forms of communicating with different audiences and further hone your critical thinking skills?

A) a capstone course
B) an internship
C) undergraduate research
D) a writing-intensive course

Question 28

Which refers to participating in field-based, experiential learning that encourages students to reflect on what they know while giving back to their community?

A) undergraduate research
B) global learning
C) collaborative assignments
D) service learning

Question 29

Horatio is a first-year college student who has declared a biology major. This semester, he is taking several required, linked classes with the same group of students. Horatio is MOST likely a part of which high-impact practice?

A) a diversity experience
B) a campuswide intellectual experience
C) undergraduate research
D) a learning community

Question 30

Which high-impact practice is a digital collection of all the work you've completed during your learning journey?

A) an eportfolio
B) a capstone course
C) undergraduate research
D) a collaborative assignment

Question 31

College is the primary way that people achieve a higher standard of living.

Question 32

If you want to become a medical doctor, you can attend medical school in place of attaining a four-year college degree.

Question 33

The main purpose of the college experience should be enjoying your newfound freedom.

Question 34

Staying motivated in college involves understanding your purpose and the outcomes you hope to achieve.

Question 35

College success is linked to having clear long- and short-term goals.

Question 36

You should not set long-term goals for yourself until your final year of college.

Question 37

A guided pathway can help you save money and make good choices in college.

Question 38

High-impact practices are particular activities that research shows have significant positive impact on both your learning and your overall success.

Question 39

Undergraduate research is a program where a few students work together with a team of faculty members on a single research project.

Question 40

A capstone is a course you take in your second semester of college that requires you to reflect on everything that went well in your first year of college and areas where can improve.

Question 41

List three ways in which college success courses can be valuable to students.

Question 42

You are going to take an online class. What advantages and disadvantages might you face with online learning?

Question 43

Identify and describe the type of student you would be considered. Discuss whether you related to the typical strengths and challenges this type of student typically faces in college.

Question 44

Consider the type of student you would be considered and the challenges this type of student typically faces. Describe a plan of action for staying motivated and committed to your studies this coming term, discussing any obstacles to completing college that you face and how you plan to address them.

Question 45

Identify one staff member or faculty person who cares about your well-being, and describe how this person might help you succeed in college.

Question 46

List three reasons that people go to college.

Question 47

Describe how college differs from high school.

Question 48

Define what college means to you, and describe what you want to get out of the college experience.

Question 49

What does the goal-setting acronym SMART stand for? Create an example of a SMART goal, and explain why it is considered SMART.

Question 50

Describe two high-impact practices and their benefits.