Deck 2: Finding Support on Campus

Question 1

Which statement about mentors is true?

A) avoid discussing details about your personal life.
B) encourage him or her to make decisions for you.
C) dissolve the relationship at the end of the term.
D) share your academic history.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

When should you make connections with your peers?

A) only during class
B) only outside of class
C) both during and outside of class
D) neither during nor outside of class

Answer 2

C

Question 3

To connect with peers, you should start by introducing yourself and

A) politely declining any offers of support.
B) sharing aspects of yourself.
C) explaining that you want to be a mentor.
D) asking about possible employment opportunities.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What is a benefit of connecting with experienced students?

A) They are invested in your well-being.
B) They are likely to offer you financial assistance.
C) They can help you identify good places to eat in town.
D) They can help you through the financial aid process.

Question 5

Staff members at the _____ are trained to help you choose classes.

A) Financial Aid Office
B) Academic Advising Office
C) Student Services Center
D) Disability Services Office

Question 6

Anja is pursuing an associate's degree in accounting, but she isn't sure whether she is required to take statistics. Who should Anja speak with to find out whether she needs to take statistics to earn her degree?

A) departmental advisor in the accounting department
B) math tutor at the Academic Support and Tutoring Office
C) staff member at the Student Employment Office
D) staff member at the Student Services Center

Question 7

If you are experiencing trouble studying and remembering information, you should speak to someone at the

A) Student Services Center.
B) Counseling center.
C) Academic Support and Tutoring Office.
D) Diversity center.

Question 8

Where should you go if you want someone to review your research paper and offer constructive feedback?

A) Diversity center
B) Student Services center
C) Library
D) Writing center

Question 9

Douglas is taking calculus this term, and he feels that he has a relatively good understanding of the material, but he keeps losing points on quizzes because he doesn't finish them on time. His midterm exam is coming up soon, and he's concerned that if he doesn't finish it on time, his grade in the class will suffer. Where should Douglas go to get help with finishing his calculus tests on time?

A) the Counseling center
B) the Math center
C) the Academic Advising Office
D) the Financial Aid Office

Question 10

The counseling center offers assistance to students who

A) are experiencing test anxiety.
B) have questions about prerequisites for a course.
C) are looking for a part-time job.
D) want to join a club.

Question 11

Where should you go if you want to find out whether you qualify for any scholarships or grants?

A) the Student Services center
B) the library
C) the Financial Aid Office
D) the Disability Services Office

Question 12

Caroline wants to pursue a career in sales because she has an outgoing personality and people are often drawn to her. However, she's not sure which academic path would be the best choice for her. She thinks a business degree might be the way to go, but she also wonders if a degree in communications would be a better choice. Who should Caroline talk to if she wants help deciding which major would best prepare her for a job as a sales executive?

A) an academic advisor in the history department
B) a counselor at the Career Services Office
C) a tutor at the writing center
D) a counselor at the counseling center

Question 13

Where should you go if you want to find out about job openings on campus?

A) the Academic Support and Tutoring Office
B) the library
C) the Diversity center
D) the Student Employment Office

Question 14

Derek hasn't made any new friends since he started college, and he wants to be more proactive about meeting new people. He decided a good way to meet people with similar interests would be to take part in some campus activities. Where should Derek go to find out about upcoming activities on campus?

A) the Student Services Center
B) the Financial Aid Office
C) the Academic Support and Tutoring Office
D) the Disability Services Office

Question 15

Where should you go if you need help researching a topic for an assignment?

A) the Career Services Office
B) the Diversity center
C) the library
D) the First-Year Programs Office

Question 16

The _____ provides a space for students of different ethnic, religious, or cultural backgrounds to come together in a variety of ways.

A) Student Employment Office
B) Diversity center
C) Financial Aid Office
D) Counseling center

Question 17

One way to show instructors that you are interested in the course they teach is to

A) befriend other students in the class.
B) listen in class instead of taking notes.
C) ask thoughtful questions.
D) introduce yourself in an e-mail.

Question 18

If you find yourself struggling with course material at any point during the term, you should

A) find out if there's another instructor that teaches the same class.
B) keep it to yourself and spend more time reading the textbook.
C) drop the class and enroll in a course that is easier for you.
D) meet with your instructor after class or during office hours.

Question 19

Dina always got good grades in high school, although she was considered a quiet student who asked few questions and spoke up in class only when called on. Now she is in her first term at college and things aren't going well in her biology class. She failed her first quiz and barely passed the first test. For the first time in her life, she is seriously concerned that she might fail a course. What will Dina need to do to improve her grade in biology?

A) Spend more time studying alone rather than in a study group.
B) Work up the courage to ask questions and seek help.
C) Remind herself that her family and friends expect her to do well in school.
D) Deny that she is having difficulty and focus on being more confident.

Question 20

The more people you meet early on in your college career, the more support you can build for yourself.

Question 21

A mentor must be someone significantly older than you, such as an instructor or a coach.

Question 22

You should stay in touch with your mentor and keep him or her updated on how you're doing throughout college.

Question 23

Peers and other students can sometimes relate to what you are going through even more directly than a mentor can.

Question 24

Student resource departments (advising, student services, etc.) have standardized names across institutions.

Question 25

Outside of the classroom, you should communicate with your instructor only through e-mail.

Question 26

Most instructors are available to meet with students only during class.

Question 27

Relatively few first-year students experience anxiety.

Question 28

Many students pretend that they don't need help with their course work, when in fact they are struggling.

Question 29

Being able to ask questions and reach out for help leads to successful careers and fulfilling lives.

Question 30

When should you talk to your mentor?

Question 31

Identify three ways in which experienced students can help new students adjust to life in college and/or succeed academically.

Question 32

Describe five ways to make connections with people early on in college.

Question 33

What are three benefits of visiting an instructor during office hours?

Question 34

Describe three reasons a student might experience anxiety when starting college.

Question 35

Explain why it is important to develop a college network, and describe at least three types of individuals who should be part of yours.

Question 36

Describe the qualities of a good mentor; then identify three people (in general or specific terms) who would be good mentors for you and explain why.

Question 37

Identify three offices and/or centers on campus that you have visited or plan to visit soon, and explain how the resources offered there can help improve your college experience. Include specific examples in your response.

Question 38

What resources, online and on campus, are there that could help you expand your network of support and opportunities for activities that you'd enjoy?

Question 39

Discuss why it is important for students to seek assistance when they are struggling in college. Include three examples of specific types of difficulties students may experience, and explain the benefits of seeking help for each.