Understanding your college experience, chapter 1

what is unique about two-year colleges

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

• They provide students with educational opportunities.

• They cost more than colleges and universities that offer four year degrees

• They are located in big cities

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?

• 50 to 60 minutes

• About 90 minutes

• At least two hours

• More than two hours

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

• 45

• 90

• 120

• 180

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

• 30

• 60

• 90

• 120

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

• have fun while they are still young

• change careers several times

• be successful in their future careers

• become teachers and educate others

This college success course will NOT __________.

• help you develop your academic plan

• be a safe place for sharing your successes and challenges

• help you avoid common academic mistakes

• take the place of periodic meetings with your academic adviser

How is college different from high school?

• Tests are given more frequently.

• Instructors monitor your progress more closely.

• You will most likely be required to do more writing.

• You have fewer potential friends to choose from.

Which statement about online learners is NOT true?

• 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.

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

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

• They rarely have responsibilities outside of school.

• Most are recent high school graduates who are young and unattached.

• Most can afford professional child care for their families.

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

• They are likely to earn lower grades.

• They may experience a lack of freedom.

• They commonly have motivation problems.

• They will already know the course material.