COL 103 Chapter 1 Study Guide
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
1.
What is NOT a sign that you are thriving in college and life? - ANSWERYou reach
only the goals that others have set for you.
Who are the most important people you will likely meet in college? -
ANSWERStudents and instructors
A(n) ______________ student is one who is around eighteen years old and has just
graduated from high school. - ANSWERtraditional
How does college differs from high school? - ANSWERYou will probably be part of a
more diverse student body.
What challenge would adult and returning students face that eighteen-year-old
college students would not? - ANSWERThey may experience a lack of freedom.
Sophia is signing up for her first college classes in several years—she took time off
after her first year to get married and have kids, and she is worried that she won't be
able to keep up with the younger students in her classes. What advantage does
Sophia have over the other, more traditional students in her classes? - ANSWERShe
has more life experience, which instructors often respect.
What is one benefit of attending office hours? - ANSWERIt shows initiative and helps
you make connections with instructors.
Alex is having a difficult time juggling his homework with his part-time job, and he's
worried that he won't have time to make friends. Which would be the best course of
action for Alex? - ANSWERTalk to a peer leader
College participation is about ensuring that more people have the opportunity to be
evaluated on ______________. - ANSWERthe basis of merit
In 2015, four-year college graduates earned nearly ______________ per year as
high school graduates - ANSWERtwice as much
Today, most college graduates will be prepared for roles in what has become known
as ______________. - ANSWERthe information economy
Because of new technologies and the information explosion, ______________. -
ANSWERmost college graduates will earn their living by creating, managing, and
using information
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
1.
What is NOT a sign that you are thriving in college and life? - ANSWERYou reach
only the goals that others have set for you.
Who are the most important people you will likely meet in college? -
ANSWERStudents and instructors
A(n) ______________ student is one who is around eighteen years old and has just
graduated from high school. - ANSWERtraditional
How does college differs from high school? - ANSWERYou will probably be part of a
more diverse student body.
What challenge would adult and returning students face that eighteen-year-old
college students would not? - ANSWERThey may experience a lack of freedom.
Sophia is signing up for her first college classes in several years—she took time off
after her first year to get married and have kids, and she is worried that she won't be
able to keep up with the younger students in her classes. What advantage does
Sophia have over the other, more traditional students in her classes? - ANSWERShe
has more life experience, which instructors often respect.
What is one benefit of attending office hours? - ANSWERIt shows initiative and helps
you make connections with instructors.
Alex is having a difficult time juggling his homework with his part-time job, and he's
worried that he won't have time to make friends. Which would be the best course of
action for Alex? - ANSWERTalk to a peer leader
College participation is about ensuring that more people have the opportunity to be
evaluated on ______________. - ANSWERthe basis of merit
In 2015, four-year college graduates earned nearly ______________ per year as
high school graduates - ANSWERtwice as much
Today, most college graduates will be prepared for roles in what has become known
as ______________. - ANSWERthe information economy
Because of new technologies and the information explosion, ______________. -
ANSWERmost college graduates will earn their living by creating, managing, and
using information
