Picking a Major
Why do students struggle with choosing a major?
- expenses
- unprepared
- college doesn’t offer major
- parental pressure
- Feeling guilty for not contributing enough
- Feeling left because you might feel like you are slowing others down
- being shy or anxious can make it hard to ask for permission join a study group
What are some ways you can do when you are stuck on something?
- Ask professor for help, such as office hours
- Watch videos online
- Bachelor degree and Associate degree
Favorite color?
Green
What does an aptitude test help students with?
- helps students pick a major
- understand interests
What are some solutions for the common issues?
- Ask someone to help you reconnect to the group if you feel left out.
- If you’re shy and awkward, try your best to push back the nerves and speak up; determination
- if you feel like a burden; let someone know how you feel
-ask how you can contribute better in the group.
Why do first gen students struggle with?
- Not prepare for college
- Low self confidence
- Not understanding the way of college
- Bad study skills
Why is it good to have good time mangament?
- Reduce stress
- Better work-life balance
- Better decision making
First humble job of Mr. Stensgaard?
Disherwasher, busboy!
What is an example of a an aptitude test?
- The Johnson O’ Conner.
- The Myers Briggs Type Inventory
Why do study groups work?
- collaboration
- encourages active learning
- usually has experts to help other people
-mutual support
What can you do to stay organized?
- Having a planner or a list to do
- Prioritizing the more important
- Setting good goals
What are some ways that can help you pay for the tuition?
- Earn scholarships
- Earn college credits by taking college classes
- Grants
- Loans
College/univerisities he attended
Metropolitan, and Concordia
What is the rate of college grads that would change their major, and students IN college that change their major?
- 61% college grads would change their major
- 70% students in college change their major at least one, half change them at least 3 times.
What are the benefits of study groups?
- Get your confusion/questions answer
- Feel more prepared/confident
Why is it good to believe in yourself?
-Increase confident
-Accomplish more
-Motivation
What is the benefits of living in campus during college?
- Having a better connection with others around you
- Have a better understanding of what is going on
- Having a better experience
Favorite Food?
Cajun Chicken Pasta.
What is 5 ways that help students determine the career they are interest in?
- Volunteering
- Campus Career Center
- The Johnson O’Conner
- Myer’s Briggs Type Inventory
- Speak to supervisors, upperclassman or faculty for help.
What are some tips for creating study groups?
- starting early
- finding mutual confusion in subjects/topics
What is the benefit of planning ahead of time?
- Reduce stress
- Better time managment
What are the cons of switching major?
- Increase tuition costs
What crime did Mr. Stensgaard commit when he was a kid?
Burning down an abandoned building when he was a kid.