Keys to Your Future- Lessons 4 and 5

Which of the following will help you reach long term goals?

• Breaking big goals into smaller ones.

• Writing down your goals

• Taking care of your physical and mental health.

• All of the above

Which of these is an example of a college student practicing effective problem solving techniques?

• Dealing with roommate conflicts by avoiding the roommate

• Seeking out academic support at the student center before a report is due.

• Paying for activity fees in college with a credit card

• Dealing with feelings of loneliness by going out with classmates to drink.

What is an effective way of making new friends and connecting with people who share the same interests as you?

• Asking the writing center on campus for help with an article for the school paper.

• Joining a new club.

• Sharing your thoughts on social media.

• All the above

What do college students need to spend more time doing in order to meet long-term academic goals?

• Staying in contact with friends and family

• Organizing materials for all classes

• Taking time to relax and rejuvenate

• Planning for study time outside of class

When faced with needing additional money during college, which is option is NOT true?

• Taking on a job can cut into study time

• Paying with credit cards can end up costing more money.

• Paying with additional loans can lead to connections and opportunities.

• Taking on a job can make connections that lead to opportunities.

Life can get busy and hectic, but relationships matter. What is an effective way of mending relationships that may have had been neglected?

• Texting apologies

• Taking time to meet up and hang out together.

• Broken relationships cannot be mended.

• Move on and learn from mistakes.

How can managing your personal life help with reaching your goals?

• Eating right, exercising, and getting enough sleep can reduce stress and help you study.

• Managing your personal contacts will help you graduate.

• Being involved in sports will increase academic performance

• Pulling all nighters helps you prepare for tests when you have a busy schedule

When faced with balancing your financial life, which is an effective first step?

• Take out additional loans at low interest rates.

• Notice what you spend your money on, list areas where you can save.

• Get a job that can impact your ability to study.

• Use credit cards to cover additional costs.

Finding balance in social life requires…

• creating blocks of time to connect with friends and family regularly.

• improving study skills.

• using social media extensively.

• getting enough sleep, eating well and getting exercise.

What research will help prepare you before you apply for a job?

• Informational interviews on the position and background research on the company.

• Research on the subjects you need to study

• Interviewing friends and family to know if the position is a good fit for you.

• Researching the salary for that job.