College Success- Midterm

List the six types of procrastinators

1. Perfectionist 2. Dreamer 3. Worrier 4. Crisis-Maker 5. Defier 6. Over-Doer

List at least three reasons why college students procrastinate.

1. The material is challenging or confusing. 2. The students are not interested in the topics. 3. They are overwhelmed by the amount of work. 4. The students are distracted by other things (i.e. technology).

It is recommended that you break your study sessions into __________ intervals.

45 minute

What staff on campus are trained to help you choose classes?

Academic Advising Office

(Growth or Fixed) After completing the Mindset Quiz, which type of mindset do you have? Do you feel that you have grit and resilience? Why or why not?

According to the Mindset Quiz. I have a Strong Growth Mindset. Yes, I continue to pursue my goals even after experiencing setbacks and show sustained effort towards long-term goals even if they are slow to progress.

Which is an example of a nonacademic task?

Anything not relating to school; going shopping, working out, etc.

One way to avoid procrastination is to tackle __________ first.

Challenging tasks

You should know what balance is and how you should spend your time (school, work and personal).

Do things that are meaningful to you

What must you do to be an active learner?

Engage in the course work in a deep way to analyze, draw connections, and understand the work

How will you experience social growth in college?

Exposure to new people from various cultures with different beliefs, traditions, and ways of seeing the world.

Long-term goals help you see the smaller details of your academic life, while short-term goals help you see the big picture of your academic life. True or False

False

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

False

The more time you take to plan, the less free time you'll have. True or False

False

When you prioritize your to-do list, you______________________.

Figure out what needs to be done first

State what type of procrastinator you are and list at least one strategy you can use to cope with your procrastination type.

I am a Perfectionist procrastinator. Two strategies I use are: breaking all large tasks into smaller components and scheduling breaks throughout assignments.

Which type of motivation is more powerful, extrinsic or intrinsic, and why?

Intrinsic, when accomplishing goals for your own satisfaction, the achievement is more meaningful.

In order to be attainable, a goal must be ___________________.

Realistic

What should you do first when organizing your planner?

Schedule details of your daily life

To be a SMART goal, a goal must be____________________.

Specific

A __________ is a road map of a class that lists all assignments and due dates that you should record in your planner.

Syllabus

Define procrastination

The act of avoiding or postponing something that needs to be done.

Going to college is a transformative experience. True or False

True

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

True

Katie and her roommate, Anna, have only been living together for 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."

a. "I'm sorry. I don't know that much about your religion. Maybe we can talk about it when you're feeling better."

At the end of class on Friday, Bai's Political Science instructor announced that there would be a test during next Friday's class. When should Bai start studying for next Friday's test? a. Over the weekend b. Tuesday c. Wednesday d. Thursday

a. Over the weekend

Nick has a few tasks that he needs to complete today, so he prepared a to-do list. It is important to Nick that he finishes his academic tasks before moving on to his nonacademic tasks. a. Read chapter 6 in his economics textbook. b. Call his dentist to schedule a checkup. c. Work the afternoon shift at his part-time job. d. Meet with his brother to plan his parents' anniversary party.

a. Read chapter 6 in his economics textbook.

Keri sat down this morning to prepare a to-do list for the day. After checking her planner, she added four items to her list. Which of Keri's tasks should be her highest priority? a. Study for a Communication exam coming up at the end of the week b. Start her research for a History paper due next month c. Work on an assignment that's due next week for her Physics class Finish reading the novel her father loaned her

a. Study for a Communication exam coming up at the end of the week

Which of these is a helpful strategy when you find yourself procrastinating? a. Complete fun tasks first b. Reward yourself before you finish c. Move to a different location d. Check your e-mail throughout the day

c. Move to a different location

Define Major

primary field of study you will focus on in college

Define Minor

secondary field of study

How does attending college influence your future?

· Earnings and economic growth · Job status and satisfaction · Health and security · Parental and civic engagement

List the benefits that college students have after attaining a degree.

· Higher earnings · Lower rates of unemployment · More full-time job security · Upwards moving job · More satisfying career · Health insurance & pensions · Healthier lifestyles · More volunteerism · Children get higher education

List the basic types of planners that students can use to plan their time. Which type of planner do you prefer, and why?

· Web-Based Planners · Paper Planners · Electronic Planners I prefer paper planners since I remember things better when I write them down and it makes the information feel more important.