Understanding your college experience, chapter 1

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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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60

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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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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.

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

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

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

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

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They may experience a lack of freedom.