Academic
What is academic risk?
Academic risk refers to any situation or factor that could negatively affect a student’s academic performance or success. It’s essentially anything that puts your grades, learning, or progress toward your degree in jeopardy.
What is Health Risk?
Health risks in college are any factors or behaviors that could negatively affect your physical or mental well-being, potentially impacting your ability to study, socialize, or function daily.
What is Financial Risk
Financial risk is the possibility of losing money, overspending, or accumulating debt.
What is Safety Risk
Safety risk is the possibility of getting hurt or being in a dangerous situation.
What is VCUs mascot named?
Rodney the Ram
Example of Academic Risk
Poor time management, missing deadlines, skipping classes, low participation, or not asking for help.
Give one example of a health risk.
Poor nutrition or irregular meals, lack of sleep or chronic fatigue, high stress or anxiety, sedentary lifestyle (little exercise), substance abuse, ignoring mental health issues
One example of financial risk
Overspending on food, clothes, or entertainment, accumulating high-interest credit card debt, not saving for emergencies, falling behind on tuition or rent payments, making impulsive purchases
One example of safety risk
Walking alone at night on or off campus, attending parties where drugs or alcohol are involved, not using seat belts or helmets, ignoring campus safety alerts
What year did Oppenheimer/Barbie release?
2023
How to avoid academic risk?
Planning ahead, staying organized, attending classes, seeking help when needed, and using effective study strategies to prevent poor performance.
How to Avoid Health Risks?
You can avoid health risks by maintaining a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, managing stress, and seeking help for physical or mental health issues when needed.
How to avoid financial risks?
You can avoid financial risks by creating a budget, tracking expenses, avoiding unnecessary debt, and using scholarships or student discounts wisely.
How to avoid safety risks?
You can avoid safety risks by staying aware of your surroundings, using campus safety resources, traveling with friends, and avoiding risky situations.
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What happens when academic risks aren't managed?
Missed deadlines, poor performance, or burnout.
What happens when health risks aren't managed
Reduced ability to study, socialize, and function effectively.
What happens when financial risks aren't managed?
Debt, stress, or inability to afford essential expenses like rent or tuition.
What happens if safety risks aren't managed?
Increased chance of injury, danger, or unsafe situations.
What is the highest rated movie of all time according to IMDb?
The Shawshank Redemption
Imagine you’ve been skipping lectures but still doing the readings. Why might this still be an academic risk, and how could you reduce it?
You miss explanations, examples, and connections made in class. You can reduce risk by reviewing lecture slides, attending discussions, and interacting with the professor.
You’re feeling constant stress, and feel unmotivated. What’s a healthy step you could take today to manage that risk?
Talk to a friend, take a walk, visit the campus counseling center, or practice mindfulness/breathing for 10 minutes.
You receive a $1,000 refund from financial aid. What’s the risk of spending it all immediately on new clothes.
You could run out of money for school supplies or emergencies. A smarter move is to save part of it or use it toward future expenses.
Your phone dies while walking home late, and you realize your usual shortcut is dark and empty. What’s the safer decision and why?
Take a longer, well-lit route or wait for a friend/escort. Avoiding isolation reduces risk even if it’s less convenient.
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