- Sep 2023
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They use several credit cards so they don’t have to worry about finances until after graduation.
X
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They have few friends, because social relationships distract one from academics.
X
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They eat fast food so they have more time for studying.
I mean. sometimes. ✓
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They develop their writing skills.
✓
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They avoid talking with their instructors, so they can remain anonymous.
X
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They know how to speed-read so they don’t have to underline or highlight in their textbooks.
X
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They know better than to try to think on their own.
X
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They don’t need to schedule study periods because they study at every available moment every day.
X
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They know how to stay motivated.
✓
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I am a traditional student, one advantage I can list is that there will not be a knowledge drop off between highschool and college and that will hopefully help the transition be a little easier.
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Most college graduates later look back on their college years as one of the best times in their lives.
T?
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To do well in college, you basically have to give up everything else in life for a while.
F
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If you sit back, wait patiently, and stick it out long enough, success in college will inevitably come to you.
F
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Attitude is one of the most important factors affecting college success.
T
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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?
Work ethic and time management because those are things I've really rarely had to think about until starting this course.
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What do you value that will you likely have less time or money to spend on while in college?
Video games, definitely video games.
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What do you value that will be richer in your future life because you will have a college education?
Having a job I am happy to work and is fun for me while making decent money.
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Which of the following are benefits of a college education?
- All of the above
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Participating in clubs, organized activities
3
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Going to parties
4
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Talking on the telephone, texting, e-mail
3
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Going to religious services
1
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Attending classes
5
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Cleaning house
3
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Volunteering your time for a good cause
4
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Setting your own schedule
5
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Engaging in your hobbies
4
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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
4
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Eating nice meals out
2
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Going to movies or entertainments
3
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Meeting new people
4
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Looking good, personal hygiene
4
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Working your job
5
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Getting out in nature
4
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Enjoying time alone
3
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Watching television
3
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Having nice clothing
2
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Studying and reading textbooks
4
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Being liked by others
5
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Shopping
4
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Traveling to new places
4
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Reading a good book
3
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Sleeping
5
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Online social networking
4
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Cooking
5
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Playing computer or video games
2
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Hanging out with friends
4
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Playing sports
1
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taying current with the news
3
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Having intelligent conversations
3
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Having a nice car
2
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Learning new things about your interests
4
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Having good friends
5
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Making a good income
4
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I do believe I will be able to overcome any difficulties I come across completing college while also developing myself to the new environments I find myself in.
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the time put in and outside things like how to really take care of myself.
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I will need to take 4-6 courses to finish college in my planned time.
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I estimate I will be in college for around 6 years.
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