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What college can mean - ANSWERUniversities- large BA/BS, MA/MS, PHD/MD
Colleges- small BA/BS & MA/MS
community college- AS/ AA/ AAS
NC Community College class schedules and formats - ANSWER-Days of the week MWF/ Tuesdays/
Thursdays/ Saturdays
-Days or night FT or PT programs
NC Community College instructional delivery methods - ANSWER-Online Courses- learning
management system
-Hybrid courses- online and seated
-Self-paced courses- outline of requirements provided
-Labs- hands on practice outside of class
-Clinicals- skills in real-world settings/ health
-Work based learning- off-campus skills in real-world setting/ business
service - learning- volunteer services related to class outcomes
-Honors classes- independent study with instructor or committee
-Emporium Model- instructional computer software in class
A syllabus - ANSWERThe most important document, provides your instructors contact information,
important class policies, and outline of instruction
Importance of attending college classes - ANSWERIt is a learning process of college, make sure to
contact your instructor prior to being absent.
Calculating GPA - ANSWERTotal grade points/ total credit hours = GPA
Academic and Personal Support (College Resources) - ANSWER-Advising
-Tutoring
-Library
-Computer labs
-Disability services
-Financial aid
-Academic career, and personal counseling
, -Campus policies
-Veterans services
-Health services
-Community services
-Student clubs and activities
-Student government
-Sports
-Campus events
Sleep info and sleep tips - ANSWER-Sleep info- sleep is associated with your learning abilities and
academic performance.
-College students pull all nighters, adults should sleep 7-9 hours a night, incorporate a short (20-30
min) nap.
-Sleep tips- go to sleep the same every time each night, create a soothing bedtime routine, avoid
electronics before bedtime, avoid "all nighters" before tests, don't eat a big meal, drink alcohol, or
caffeine, or take drugs before bed.
Exercise info and exercise tips - ANSWER-Exercise info- exercise has many benefits, including
improving your brain function.
-Produces chemicals in the brain that help with concentration and learning, Helps us remember new
concepts and remember them long term, Helps to overcome stress and anxiety, which is common for
college students, Exercise 150 minutes per week (30m/d, 5d/w).
-Exercise tips-Exercise at the same time of day.
-Make it fun.
-Start slow, if you don't already exercise (10-15 minute each session)
-Experiment with exercising before class or a study session
-Any and all movement counts, so use additional strategies like taking the stairs, or walk around
campus.
Nutrition info and nutrition tips - ANSWER-Nutrition info-is also related to your immune system,
mental and physical health, and energy levels.
-Nutrition tips-Start with just one or two small changes
-Eat breakfast and regular meals
-Read nutrition labels
-Limit sugar and caffeine
-Avoid processed meats
-Drink more water