College Success Chapter One Recap

A Japanese inventor created a technique that can be used to discover the underlying cause of a problem or the underlying reason for a decision. This technique is called:

• Sakichi Toyoda

• Semi Sicho

• The Five Whys

• Know Why
  

What is the relationship between education and income?

• Improved Health and wellness

• Investment

• Lower-pay scale

• Fewer opportunities

Sometimes you will be required to take courses that may not immediately seem to relate to your major. What should you do?

• Make adjustments

• Stay the course

• Be confident

• Make good grades

Eli recently graduated from college. In talking with his friends who do not have a college degree, he realizes that his career provides him with much more enjoyment compared to his friends' careers. Which benefit of completing a college degree does this describe?

• Greater job satisfaction

• Bigger pay scale

• Improved Health and wellness

• Better outcomes for next generation

One of Miranda's reasons for going to college is that she wants to increase her chances of securing her dream job. Besides the academic content, Miranda hopes to gain valuable skills in areas that are highly desired by employers. Which of the following is NOT considered to be a desirable career-ready competency?

• Soft Skills

• Hard Skills

• 2 years Experience

• Leadership skills

Learning new study skills and spending time mastering new strategies is an example of this kind of adjustment:

• Academic

• Social

• Emotional

• Intellectual

Which of the following is an example of a financial adjustment strategy?

• Spending on a new pair of shoes

• Checking available cash

• Entertainment

• Finding the best book

Part of adjusting to college is learning new ways to handle stressors, developing coping strategies, and seeking support from campus resources. This is part of the process of a (an) __________ adjustment.

• Intellectual

• Social

• Academic

• Emotional

Lucinda is having a hard time right now. Her roommate isn't interested in the things she wants to do. Her classmates don't want to study with her. This could indicate difficulty with social adjustment. Which of the following is NOT a strategy she could use to successfully navigate this transition?

• Getting to know the counselor

• Reducing conflicts during group work

• Working with social peers

• Getting to know her doctor

Why is it important to consider the areas of adjustment that most college students must navigate?

• Transforms students

• Students feel alone

• Life expectation

• Consistent career