What are some of the ways instructors signal important material?
Instructors show that material is important by using clear words, changing their voice, writing on the board, and repeating key points.
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Where should you sit in the classroom? Why?
I would sit in the front row so I can see the board so I can pay more attention.
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List two things you should do before the class to prepare yourself for active listening.
Two things you should do before class to prepare yourself for active listening is to block out any distractions and to review notes before.
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They use several credit cards so they don’t have to worry about finances until after graduation.
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They have few friends, because social relationships distract one from academics.
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They eat fast food so they have more time for studying.
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They develop their writing skills.
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They avoid talking with their instructors, so they can remain anonymous.
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They know how to speed-read so they don’t have to underline or highlight in their textbooks.
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They know better than to try to think on their own.
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They know how to stay motivated.
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They don’t need to schedule study periods because they study at every available moment every day.
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Are you a “traditional” or “returning” student? List an important advantage you have as a result of being in this classification:
I am not a traditional or a returning student because I am a dual-enrollment student.
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Do you now or have you worked full time?
No
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Are you married or living with a partner? Do you have children?
No to both queestions
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Have you spent most of your life in a country other than the United States?
No
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Are you the first person in your family to attend college?
No
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Is English your first language?
Yes
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Are you a full-time student?
No, not fully.
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Are you attending college directly from high school or within a year of graduation?
I am attending college directly from high school.
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Most college graduates later look back on their college years as one of the best times in their lives.
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To do well in college, you basically have to give up everything else in life for a while.
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If you sit back, wait patiently, and stick it out long enough, success in college will inevitably come to you.
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Attitude is one of the most important factors affecting college success.
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Attitude is one of the most important factors affecting college success.
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Life in college usually differs in many ways from one’s previous life in high school or in the workforce. What are the biggest changes you are experiencing now or anticipate experiencing this term?
The biggest changes in college are having total independence, managing a much harder workload, and balancing your own schedule.
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What do you value that will you likely have less time or money to spend on while in college?
Spending time with my friends, and doing hobbies I love to do.
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What do you value that will be richer in your future life because you will have a college education?
A college education creates a richer future by helping me earn more money and develop stronger thinking skills.
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Which of the following are benefits of a college education?
- All of the above
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Other: __________________________
spending time with loved ones, 5
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Participating in clubs, organized activities
5
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Going to parties
1
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Talking on the telephone, texting, e-mail
2
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Going to religious services
4
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Attending classes
5
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Cleaning house
4
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Volunteering your time for a good cause
4
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Setting your own schedule
3
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Engaging in your hobbies
5
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Having a positive romantic relationship
5
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Being your own boss
3
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Exercising, being physically active
5
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Eating nice meals out
2
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Going to movies or entertainments
2
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Meeting new people
3
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Looking good, personal hygiene
5
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Working your job
4
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Getting out in nature
5
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Enjoying time alone
4
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Watching television
0
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Having nice clothing
4
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Studying and reading textbooks
5
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Being liked by others
3
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Shopping
4
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Traveling to new places
3
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Reading a good book
2
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Sleeping
5
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Online social networking
2
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Cooking
4
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Playing computer or video games
0
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Hanging out with friends
5
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Playing sports
4
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Staying current with the news
3
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Having intelligent conversations
5
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Having a nice car
2
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Having good friends
4
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Making a good income
5
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Learning new things about your interests
4
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I'm not fully confident, but i'm confident enough to try my hardest to stay on track.
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I anticipate staying on track and balancing my personal life will be the most difficult part of completing college.
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i'm not sure yet, but I will at least need to take 4-5 courses.
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I anticipate being in college for four years.
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