Exploring College and Planning Academics
Why do people go to college?
Get the job they want
Make money
Greater job satisfaction.
Better job stability.
Improved health and wellness.
Better outcomes for the next generation.
For every hour of lecture, how long should you be learning (homework) outside of class?
2!
What are some ways to be active on the Internet without offending or annoying others or Netiquette.
1.Don’t write emails, post to social media sites, or talk in chat rooms in ALL CAPS.
2.Don’t make fun of others.
3.Apologize if someone was offended and did not “hear” what you were saying in the way you meant it.
5.Remember, no one can hear your tone of voice or see your facial expression, so use words carefully to get your message across.
6.Be respectful of your audience with the level of familiarity used.
What are the benefits of regular exercise?
Improve the quality of your sleep, strengthen your bones, increase your energy levels, and reduce your risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, and even some forms of cancer.
When note-taking, the best notes are what?
Organized
How are professors different from hs teachers?
Office hours only
Cannot communicate with family
One content area
Likely didn’t take a course in teaching but in their class content
Retaking a class will cost you extra money for what?
Tuition, housing, textbooks, and supplies
There are fewer nonverbal cues we can pick up on
Cannot hear tone of voice, hand gestures, or body language.
How can we improve our sleep?
Make sleep a priority
Sleep in a cool, quiet, dark room
Avoid eating or drinking late especially alcohol or caffeine.
Start winding down before bed.
Exercise 30 min a day
Eat well throughout your day
Being self-aware means to recognize your _______ and _________.
What are some common challenges you might face in your first year?
1.Feel like an imposter.
2.Worry about making a mistake.
3.Try to manage everything yourself.
4.Ignore your mental and physical health needs.
5.Forget to enjoy the experience. It goes fast!
How can you manage procrastination?
Put aside distractions - planners
Reward yourself
Be accountable – tell someone else
When we say context matters when sending communications, we mean what?
Who are you sending it to?
Why are you sending it?
Do you need a response?
Text, email, phone call, see in person?
How can we manage stress?
Mindfulness
Deep Breathing
Meditating
Gratitude
What might be obstacles to remember for school?
Lack of sleep
Cramming
Not understating what needs to be remembered.
Basic beliefs that guide our thinking and actions are what?
Values
What is the KEY to managing your time
Self-awareness
What could be some barriers to communication?
Language
Emotions
Cultural
Psychological
Physical
What are some common mental illnesses people face?
Anxiety Disorders
Eating Disorders
Depression
Suicidal Behaviors
Acquiring, retaining, and using skills and knowledge is called what?
Memory
What are the types of degrees you can get and how many years will it take you to get them?
Associates - 2
Bachelors - 4
Graduate -
Masters 2
Doctorate 2+
What is negativity bias?
People thinking more frequently and seriously about negative things than positive.
When sending a professional email what should you always add?
Greeting and a signoff of gratitude
The World Health Organization ranks what as the leading cause of disability in the United States.
Mental health conditions
When we work out a problem or situation systematically, breaking the whole into its component parts for separate analysis, to come to a solution or a variety of possible solutions this is called what kind of thinking?
Analytical Thinking