Safety
What is the easiest way to make sure that no one enters your room when you're not aware?
Lock the doors and windows!
One of the biggest causes of homesickness is loneliness. You can combat this by making new ______.
friends.
Sometimes it is not entirely your family that you are missing, but their company. Join clubs, intramural sports, or a sorority to have a different kind of family within the college you are attending and it will be easier to make friends through these outlets.
Best place to study?
Any response is correct.
Find a place that works for you as long as you limit your distractions. A library or coffee shop are typical places to study.
If your agenda only consists of academic plans, make sure to add _________.
some fun into your plans.
This can be like hanging out with friends, going to a park, or just sitting back and watching your favorite show on Netflix. Having no fun can cause large amounts of stress and it is important to take care of your mental health.
After dark on college campus use:
A) campus escort services
B) call campus security for a ride
C) use the buddy system
D) all of the above
D) all of the above
You can pick any of the choices above to walk back to your dorm or any place at night. Many sexual assaults and robberries occur at night so it is better to be safe than sorry.
Ease your transition into your new college home by bringing f_____ items from your house.
familiar
simple things such as plants, stuffed animals, or pictures can help you feel a little closer to home.
The best time to review your notes or reading is:
A) In between classes
B) 11pm
C) During class
A) In between classes
You should review your notes or skim over the reading you have already done in order to be prepared for the professor's lecture and fully understand it. Refresh your brain.
By deleting social media apps or turning off your phone while you are busy, you will avoid________.
getting distracted.
You can always re-download your apps but time is priceless and most of us spend our time scrolling through feeds in an effort to put off work.
The more you understand your campuses and city's crime, the better you can prevent __________
__similar accidents from occurring to you__
by being aware about the local crime in your area, you can be more familiar with what possible dangers could come near you and be more prepared.
In order to maintain a "healthy" amount of homesickness you should facetime/skype with your family:
A) every day B)no more than once a week
C) not at all D) four times a week
B) no more than once a week
Seeing your family often can cause you to feel even more homesick and depressed because you are trapped in your own little bubble with them but they still are not there with you the way you might want them to be.
True or False?
You should tackle the subject you struggle with the most first and then go onto the easier ones.
True
Whether it be homework or studying, you should begin with subject you understand the least. Early is when you are at your freshest and your brain is clear.
True or False?
You should prioritize your assignments by due dates.
True.
Work on whichever project/assignment is due first. This will help you make sure assignments are done on time.
What are Blue Light Emergency Phone Stations?
Optional: (extra 100 points) what is the fastest way to use it?
They are tall towers-usually blue- with "emergency" written down the side of them, located around the whole campus incase you feel that you are in a dangerous situation.
- press the big circular red button as the fastest way to use it
Talking about your homesickness with someone can be helpful. List four people you can talk to:
Make sure whoever you talk to has experience leaving home for a long period of time. It helps to know that you are not alone and they can offer advice as well since they have previously been in your shoes
Name 3 ways you can "engage" with your notes.
Writing questions in the margins, highlighting/circling main ideas and key points, and summarizing your notes.
You should do one of the three things listed each time you review your notes in order to memorize the material being taught.
A planner of some sort is mandatory if you want to be well organized. Which planner is the best option for a college student?
A) Daily planner with a small section to write plans and due dates
B) Daily Hour-by-Hour planner which has a time slot each hour to write your activities
B) Daily Hour-by-Hour planner which has a time slot each hour to write your activities
Many college students are so busy they forget to eat or even shower. Having a specific/planned time to do certain things will make sure they get done.
Something you can carry as a form of self defense on your keychain
Pepper spray
because it is a non-lethal self-defense tool which will allow you time to escape an attack
Why is it easier to be away from home when your schedule is full?
A busy schedule means not enough time to sit alone in bed thinking about home.
Recommendation: have a planner that has hourly time slots and fill all of that in with homework, daily necessities, and leisure activities
Name at least two "programs" that aid you in studying and better understanding the class material.
Hint: They are usually easily accessible and free in the college you attend
Free peer tutors, student center, and professor's (or TA's) typically hold review sessions before a test
You should not miss out on these opportunities! They are there to help you succeed.
Scheduling in rewards can help when you are lacking _________.
motivation.
When you are lacking motivation, it is difficult to get things done. If you have a "bone at the end of a stick" like a movie you've been dying to see you can use it as a gift to yourself after finishing the assignment in the time you have allowed yourself.