Definitions
procedure; code of behavior
protocol
My professor uses so much __________ during class that I can barely understand him.
jargon
Which of these factors did NOT make the author feel separated from the other students?
a. Her age
b. Her clothing
c. Her health
d. Language difficulties
c. Her health
What is one observation international students made about American students at AnyU?
American students:
- friendly but superficial
- ignorant about the world
- separate work from partying / socializing
- don't interact with their families
The author found that students who decorated their doors often included pictures of their families.
False
Students decorated their doors with pictures of friends having fun.
confused; lost
disoriented
Meeting and befriending American students in more than a ___________ way presents a challenge for international students.
superficial
Who is Rebekah Nathan?
a. A sociology professor who went undercover as a freshman at her university
b. A freshman who went undercover as a professor at her university
c. An anthropology professor who went undercover as a freshman at her university
d. None of the above
c. An anthropology professor who went undercover as a freshman at her university
Why is one reason it's impossible to create "community" in American Universities?
- are too busy
- have too many choices, "spread too thin"
- want community benefits, but not responsibilities
The author found that most students at AnyU had similar schedules of sleeping late, going to class, then going to an extracurricular activity.
False
Students had very different schedules.
shapeless, formless, vague
amorphous
It took me a few weeks to __________ to American University.
acclimate
What was NOT an obstacle to creating community at AnyU?
a. individualism
b. political division
c. unwillingness to sacrifice personal freedom
d. culture of choice
b. political division
What is one of the student subcultures that differs from the main student culture?
- Rebels
- Outsiders
- New Outsiders
- Goths
- Punks
- Christians...
The author found that most of the time white students ate in the cafeteria with students who were also white.
True
causing disturbance or excitement
provocative
The "classic" archetype of American college student is
a. Wealthy and concerned with peer relationships
b. Wealthy and concerned with finding a job
c. Middle class and concerned with finding a job
d. Middle class and concerned with peer relationships.
a. Wealthy and concerned with peer relationships
What kind of student was chosen as the "Witch" during the "Witch in the Room" exercise?
One who
- answers questions
- does readings
- asks questions
- acts "too close" to the professor
The author found that most students enjoy talking about academic topics and politics with their friends, just not in the classroom.
False
Most students talked about dating, alcohol, drugs, and parties with their friends outside of class.
an extra amount of time or space that allows some freedom
leeway
Given his interest in mechanics and nonfiction, he had finally found his ___________ when he began work at the engineering school's library.
niche
a. Now they study more and socialize less.
b. Now they study less and never socialize.
c. They are exactly the same.
d. They are studying less and socializing less.
D. Studying less and socializing less.
What is an example of a good question, according to students?
Questions that help the other students:
- Will this be on the test?
- When is the homework due?
- How many pages should we write?
etc.
The author's research made her more understanding about Academic Integrity Violations.
True