Orientation 101

Which of the following is an idea reflecting grit?

"I just kept telling myself to try again and I didn't give up even though it was hard and took me a long time to finish"

According to US News & World Report, the average cost of college (including university) tuition and fees varies widely. In-state college average $9,716 whole out-of-state student pay $21,629 for the same state college. Private colleges average $35,676. The local community college average approximately

$3,726

Jonathan is pursuing a degree in marketing. He researched income trends and expects his starting annual salary to be $35,000. Based on his expected income, what would you recommend as his maximum student loan debt?

$34000

A study conducted by the Pew Researxh Center found that 82 percent of high school students reported their typical writing assignments for high school and were only one paragraph to one page in length. In contrast, while in college, students may be expected to write

5-7 pages in introductory courses, 15-20 pages for more advanced courses, between 42-52 pages depending on their major or field of study

Who should you contact if you want to talk to someone about your grade point average, educational goals, degree requirements, or institutional policies?

Advisor

As you progress through your college experience, the cost of college can add up rapidly. Worse, your ____ about the cost of college may rise faster as you hear about the rising costs of college and horror stories regarding the "student loan crisis."

Anxiety

Which of the following degrees could you earn in two years?

Associate's degree in general studies

Privilege can be shared by doing what?

Making an effort to recognize when diversity is absent

When using online communication tools, it is important to learn how to interact without offending or annoying others. This is commonly referred to as:

Netiquette

When you have extra student loan money, consider ____ it for future education expenses. Just like you will need an emergency fund all your adult life, you will want an emergency fund for college when expensive books or travel abroad programs present unexpected costs.

Saving

Many factors affect a college students reading choices including

Sources we have read before, the purpose for finding out more about a new topic, the individuals interest level in the reading matersil

Most college classes have fewer test that cover more material. This surprises some college students, but it is important to realize that you may need to:

Study differently

Which of the following can be referred to as the "contract of the course?"

Syllabus

When reading material for college, it is important to

Take notes after you read a section by writing in the margin or other white space (or using rooks if reading on a device)

Considering everything you have to do in college, it's not surprising that sleep is one of the first things college students sacrifice. T or F

True

Considering the age, gender, and culture of the person you are communicating with is important. T or F

True

Creating flexible plans is one of the ways to prepare for the inevitable changes that will come. T or F

True

Drop/Add is the period at the beginning of the semester when a student may drop or add a course. T or F

True

As explained in this book, skimming is

Using guided for understanding

Which of the following is NOT a way to gain additional real-world experience outside of your coursework?

certification exam

Recognizing your own emotions and the emotions of others is called

emotional intelligence

Leading with enlarging and kindness in all online interactions and treating each other with respect and dignity is called

Digital civility

One of Miranda's reasons for going to college is that she wants to increase her chances of securing her dream job. Besides the academic content, Miranda hopes to gain valuable skills in areas that are highly desired by employers. Which of the following is NOT considered to be a desirable career-ready competency?

friendship

There are several differences in managing time while in high school and while in college, most importantly

in college, you basically get to decide for yourself how you spend your time.

What is the difference between equality and equity?

Equity means everyone gets what they need; equality means everyone gets the same thing

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using acronyms. ( I don't know=IDK)

Everyone will understand your message

The statement that "intelligent people always question and evaluate" means

Facts need to be verified in order to understand a topic well

All students driving to campus are required to have a parking decal. There is no fee for a student parking decal. There is no fee for a student parking decal. T or F

False

As explained in chapter 6, it is important to skip over questions you do not know to save time. Just leave them blank. T or F

False

Communication in college is the same as is every other environment

False

If a student has a question or concern about their grade in a course, the student should contact the Director of Academic Transfer. T or F

False

Loans are free money you can use to pay for college. T or F

False

Most college students receive higher grades than they expected during their first semester. T or F

False

Plagiarism occurs when you use someone's else's works, words or ideas without giving them credit. It is never intentional. T or F

False

We have evolved beyond the need to acknowledge our country's history in striving for civility and civil engagement. T or F

False

We should know who we are and what we believe. This should not change over time. T or F

False

Prioritization involves

ordering tasks and allotting time for them based on their need or value

Recursive reading means

reading, re-reading, and going back to make meaning and connections.

_____ are offered through US Department of Education and are designed to give easy and inexpensive access to loans for school. You don't have to make payments on the loans while you are in school, and the interest on the loans is tax deductible for most people. Direct Loans, also called Federal Stanford Loans, have a competitive fixed interest rate and don't require a credit check or co-signer.

Federal student loans

Grants and scholarships are free money that can be used to fund your college education. Which of the following are appropriate sources of information about grants and scholarships?

Financial Aid Office, Civic Groups, Religious Organizations

The research- based model of these two mindsets and their influence on learning was presented in 1988 by Carol Dweck. In Dr. Dweck's work, she determined that a student's perception about their own learning accompanied by a broader goal of learning had a significant influence on their ability to overcome challenges and grow in knowledge and ability. This has become known as the

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

College success from a financial perspective means that you must:

Know the total cost of the education, consider job market trends, work hard at school during the education, pursues ways to reduce costs

Why should you consider the context of your communication?

Knowing who you are talking to and what you hope to achieve will assist you in delivering your message in a productive way

For students working toward a bachelors degree or associate degree, both forms of undergraduate degree you should try to keep your student loans equal to or less than your expected first year's salary. So if bases on research, you expect to make $40,000 in your first year out of college, then $33,000 in student loans would be a reasonable amount for you to pay out of a monthly budget with some sacrifice. T or F

True

Games like basketball require many types and levels of thinking. Players and coaches must analyze their opponents' offense and defense, solve problems related to opposing players' skills and their own team's weaknesses, and constantly create through split-second decision making. T or F

True

Generally speaking, keep in mind that different kinds of test may require different study strategies. T or F

True

In defending against bias, it is essential to keep in mind that facts are verifiable; opinions are beliefs without supporting evidence. T or F

True

In general, critical thinking means making a judgement after carefully analyzing perspectives, opinions or experimental results. T or F

True

Learning to be more in tune with your own version of creativity can help you think more clearly, resolve problems, and appreciate setbacks. T or F

True

Managing time and setting priorities are abilities important not only in college but also for your career, especially if you find yourself in a leadership role.

True

Most colleges and universities have their own scholarships and grants. These are distributed through a wide variety of sources, including the school's financial aid office, the school's endowment department ls and clubs on campus. T or F

True

Most students expect to make significantly more than they will actually make.

True

Negative bias is the psychological trait of focusing on the negative aspects of a situation rather that the positive. An example of this is a learning environment would be earning a 95 percent score on an assignment but obsessing over the 5 percent of the points that were missed. Another example would be worrying and thinking negative thoughts about yourself over a handful of courses where you did not do as well in others- so much so that you begin to doubt your abilities altogether. T or F

True

Noni likes to talk to her parents about college. She recently noticed that her parents refer to all of Nonis professor as "he." Her parents most likely have an assumption or stereotype about professors. T or F

True

Notes are potential study guides that can help you develop understanding of the material. T or F

True

One expensive mistake that students make with financial aid money is spending the money of non-education expenses. Students often use financial aid, including student loans, to purchase clothing, take vacations or dine out at restaurants.... While this seems like fun now, these non education expenses are major contributors to student loan debt, which will make it harder for you to afford a home, take vacations, or save for your retirement after you graduate.

True

One way to handle procrastination is to tell others what we are going to do and when we are going to do it. T or F

True

Regarding feedback, criticism, and suggestions, someone with a Growth Mindset appreciates the perspectives of others and welcomes candid feedback. T or F

True

Studies have shown that grit and perseverance were better predictors of academic success and achievement that talent or IQ. T or F

True

The eligibility requirements for current Coastal students to join Phi Theta Kappa are 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA and a minimum or twelve semester creditable (transferable hours) toward an associate degree plus a $85 fee to join. T or F

True

Your Coastal Alabama student email address is the approved communication method for your instructors, advisor, and other Coastal departments. T or F

True

It is recommended that as you are engaged in active reading you should

write down questions that come to mind

Stanford psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck is the pioneer in research on mindsets; her theory of fixed versus growth mindset has had a great impact on education and Dr. Angela Duckworth (creator of the concept of academic Grit) says growth mindset may be one of the best ways to develop grit. According to Dr. Dweck, if you have a fixed mindset

you tend to believe that intelligence is something you are born with and you either have it or you don't.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is one of the most popular personality assessments. The MBTI

Based on the concept of for main traits with two opposites, describes people on a continuum whereas a person may have both of two traits but a tend act more towards one than the other, reports 16 different personality Tyler's as a combination of four letters with each letter representing a key trait

What are a few methods of overcoming negative bias and negative self-talk?

Be aware of any negative bias; focus on the positive before you begin, keep a gratitude and accomplishment journal

Omar has been having difficulty with his girlfriend. She says that he never listens to her. As his friend, you want to give Omar advice about how to become a better listener. Which of the following is least likely to improve Omar's listening skills?

Be ready to respond as soon as the other person finishes talking

The following are types of thinking covered in chapter 7 of your textbook:

Creative and Analytical, Critical and Problem-Solving, Metacognition

What kind of thinking is required for problem-solving?

Creative thinking, critical thinking, analytic thinking

Brianna is feeling overwhelmed by the amount of digital information she receives each day. She is having a hard time determining what information is factual and reliable. Brianna may benefit from developing her skills in the information literacy area of:

Critical consumption

The federal government offers a standard form called the FAFSA, which qualifies you for federal financial aid and also opens the door for nearly all other financial aid. Most grants and scholarships require you to fill out the FAFSA, and they base their decisions on the information in the application. What does FAFSA mean?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Where you do your coursework is im

Having a television or radio on while working usually ends up taking more of your time resulting in more mistakes, being aware of the time of day you are most alert and energetic can help you become more productive, sitting on a couch and working one a laptop make seem comfortable but it may not be as productive and efficient as sitting at a desk or table

Which of the following is NOT a function typically performed by an academic advisor?

Help students apply for financial aid

Which of the following is not a step in the Pomodoro Technique?

If have fewer than 5 check marks, take a 10 minute break.

The average ___ goes up with an increase in education, but that is not an absolute rule.

Income

When it come to effective studying, be sure you don't

Intentionally wait until you are in the mood or inspired to study

Active reading is a term used to refer to

Interacting with text by asking questions and looking for answers

If information is important and we are exposed to it frequently, the brain will store the information for us in

Our long term memory

Healthy debate is a desirable part of a community. Incivility occurs when people are not culturally competent. An individual who is not culturally competent might make negative assumptions about others values, lack an open mindset, or be inflexible in thinking. What else is true about healthy debate and incivility?

Out of frustration, a person who is uncivil may resort to name-calling or discrediting another person only with the intention of causing confusing and division within a community, incivility can also propagate violence

While we may not always consider it, most of our interactions communicate something to others. Why is it important to reflect on what you are unintentionally communicating?

People react to messages they perceive in facial expressions and body languages

The act of delaying some trash that needs to be completed in the definition of

Procrastination

Tyler's advisor reminds her that a student is required to enroll in 12 credit hours (four classes) each semester to be considered full time; however, 15 credit hours (five classes) is recommended. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the recommendation to take 15 credit hours?

Professors are required to teach five classes each semester

When you are preparing for the optimal study session, you should remember to

Put your phone out of sight, preferable in another room

There are several ways to deal effectively with distractions, including

Putting one's cell phone out of view and reach, saving social media as a "reward" for something to look forward to after completing a task

A suggestive active reading strategy is to

Read assigned materials before you go to a lecture class

Before attending class; student need to prepare by

Reading material assigned for the class, including taking notes and identifying areas or issues that need clarification

Walter and Trina are planning a campus event focused on equity and inclusion. Several students would like to help with the event by delivering speeches. Which of the following speeches would NOT be aligned with the topics of equity and inclusion?

The importance of untimed tests for all students

What is the relationship between education and income?

The more education you receive, the greater the increase in your average lifetime earnings.

If you don't enjoy reading, it may be that

There are too many distractions that get in the way of your ability to focus on the task at hand, you suffer from information overload, you need to adjust your schedule to allowed more time for reading

Because of her scores on the college entrance exam, Julie was required to take developmental classes in both English and math. Which of the following is NOT true about developmental classes?

They are optional.

It is important to remember that ____ are in control of your choices and the cost of your college experience, and you do not have ti be a sad statistic.

You

Learning new study skills and spending time mastering new strategies is an example of this kind of adjustment:

academic