Which statement about online learners is NOT true? Options: The experience for online learners is different from the experience of students who attend classes at the college. Online learners have less difficulty making connections with classmates than students who attend classes at the college. Online courses provide a means for online learners to “chat” with other students and the instructor electronically. Some online courses include a few class meetings, allowing online learners to meet the instructor.

Online learners have less difficulty making connections with classmates than students who attend classes at the college.

What is a challenge that returning students face when attending college?

They often work full-time jobs in addition to school.

What challenge would adult and returning students face that eighteen-year-old college students would not?

They may experience a lack of freedom.

What advantage does Sophia have over the other, more traditional students in her classes?

She has more life experience, which instructors often respect.

Compared to students who are entering college immediately after graduating from high school, adults returning to college are more likely to __________.

be motivated, mature, and focused

In college, instructors do NOT expect students to __________.

become experts on the course material

What can Rosa do to show her instructor that she is motivated and ready to learn? Options: Actively participate in class discussions, Sit in the back row during class lectures, Leave class early to go study at the library, Skip homework assignments and focus instead on doing well on exams

Actively participate in class discussions

A syllabus is a __________.

statement of the requirements of a given course

What is a benefit of attending office hours?

It shows initiative and helps you make connections with the instructor.

What is NOT an example of a short-term goal? Options: I will read three books for pleasure this term. I will study my lecture notes from biology class before the quiz next week. I will graduate from a four-year college with honors. I will go to a professor’s office hours at least twice this month.

I will graduate from a four-year college with honors.

Which of Jane’s goals is SMART? To become a veterinarian, To fall in love, To get at least one A in her first semester, To transfer to a four-year college after two years

To transfer to a four-year college after two years

Which of the following is true about selecting a college major? Options: Students who declare a major upon entering college rarely change their minds. Keeping an open mind is important even if you are ready to select a major. Most majors lead to a specific career path or job. The best way to choose a major is to find one that will lead to a high-paying job.

Keeping an open mind is important even if you are ready to select a major.

If you are planning to transfer to another college, you should __________.

schedule a meeting with your school’s transfer counselor

Which strategy will NOT help you choose a career path that’s right for you? Participating in a “job-shadowing” program, Taking a service-learning course, Identifying your unique strengths and weaknesses

Researching the highest-paying careers

What is NOT an effective way to communicate with your instructors over e-mail? Options: Give your e-mail a subject line like “class” or “question.”, Use an e-mail address that incorporates your name., Refer to the instructor as “professor.”, Include the course number in your e-mail

Give your e-mail a subject line like “class” or “question.”

What should Howie have put in his subject line to ensure it was seen? Options: Tuesday’s homework, Howie’s homework, Literature 101 homework, Howie Johnson, Literature 101 homework, 4/5/2016

Howie Johnson, Literature 101 homework, 4/5/2016

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What is unique about two-year colleges?

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They accept and work with students regardless of their past academic performance.

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Shiro enrolled in composition 101, a three-credit course. If this class meets twice a week, how long should Shiro expect each class to last?

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About 90 minutes

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An associate in science (AS) program carries about___ semester-hour credits

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A four-year bachelor of arts (BA) program carries about how many credits?

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120

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Each college has dual objectives: to help its students graduate and to help them __________.

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be successful in their future careers

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This college success course will NOT __________.

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take the place of periodic meetings with your academic adviser

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How is college different from high school?

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You will most likely be required to do more writing.

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