Involvement
What is the name of MU’s online platform for tracking student organization involvement?
MU Engage
Name one benefit of practicing self-care in college.
Reduces stress and improves focus
What tool can you use to organize tasks based on urgency and importance to prioritize effectively?
The Eisenhower Matrix (or Priority Matrix).
Name two high-impact practices that improve student success.
Internships and undergraduate research
What is personal resilience?
The ability to adapt and bounce back from challenges or adversity.
How can joining a student organization help you succeed in college?
Helps define networking, leadership, and
time management skills.
Name one relaxation technique to reduce stress.
Deep breathing or meditation.
What is the 80/20 rule in prioritizing tasks?
Focus on the 20% of tasks that yield 80% of the results
Which student support tool at Mizzou helps students connect with faculty, advisors, and other support services to stay on track with their academic and career goals?
MU Connect.
What term describes the ability to bounce back from setbacks, adapt to challenges, and persist in the face of adversity in an academic setting?
Academic Resilience.
Name three out of ten volunteer opportunities at Mizzou.
Truman Closet, Tiger Pantry, Mizzou Alternative Breaks, Mizzou Education Bank, Caring for Columbia, Step Forward Day, Tigers for a Cause, Peer Notetakers, Language Partners and SEC Food Fight.
What’s one way to balance academics and self-care?
Schedule breaks and set boundaries
You have three assignments due this week, and an unexpected event occurs that demands your attention. What are the first two steps you should take to reprioritize your tasks effectively?
1. Assess the deadlines and importance of each task.
2. Communicate with instructors or team members about potential adjustments if necessary.
What goal-setting method encourages creating specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives to ensure progress and success?
SMART Goals.
What are resources that specifically can assist students in resiliency?
Counseling and Mental Health Services, Workshops and Seminars, Peer Mentorship and Support Networks, Academic Support Centers (i.e. advisors), Online Learning Platforms and Apps, Professional Development (i.e. Career Center, leadership programs), and Community Resources.
Name three community-based opportunities outside of campus that college students can participate in to enhance their personal development, network, and give back to their local area?
City of Refuge, Cambridge House, Columbia Care, Boys & Girls Club, Food Bank, The Center Project
List three self-care practices that can help you better manage your time.
Getting enough sleep, scheduling breaks, and maintaining a healthy diet.
What is the term for weighing the pros and cons of multiple options to make the best possible choice?
Cost-benefit analysis.
Which high-impact practice encourages students to actively participate in internships, service-learning, and research opportunities to enhance their learning experiences?
Experiential Learning.
Name two reasons that personal and academic resilience can be challenging for students.
Managing Setbacks, Emotional and Mental Strain, Time Management, Overcoming Fear of Failure, Coping with Stress and Pressure, Self-Doubt.
What is the term for the process in which students engage in extracurricular activities to build skills, form networks, and enhance their resumes while also contributing to the campus community?
Co-curricular involvement.
What is the term for the process of intentionally taking short breaks during long study sessions to improve focus and productivity? Bonus: How long is the ideal break?
The Pomodoro Technique. The ideal break is 5 minutes after 25 minutes of focused work.
Give an example of a time you prioritized a long-term goal over a short-term one.
Open for student discussion.
What is the term for the mindset that helps you believe that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work?
Growth Mindset.
Describe a strategy for managing conflict with a roommate or classmate.
Open communication, active listening, and finding a compromise.