What are some of the ways instructors signal important material? __________________________________________________________________

Where should you sit in the classroom? Why? __________________________________________________________________

List two things you should do before the class to prepare yourself for active listening. __________________________________________________________________

Visit O*Net (http://online.onetcenter.org/find) and look up one of the careers you may be considering. What kinds of things does O*Net tell you about a career? ________________________________________________________________

Tertiary type

Secondary type

Primary type (the one I identify with most closely)

EXPLORING

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They have few friends, because social relationships distract one from academics.

They develop their writing skills.

They eat fast food so they have more time for studying.

They avoid talking with their instructors, so they can remain anonymous.

hey know how to speed-read so they don’t have to underline or highlight in their textbooks.

They don’t need to schedule study periods because they study at every available moment every day.

They know better than to try to think on their own.

They know how to stay motivated.

Are you a “traditional” or “returning” student? List an important advantage you have as a result of being in this classification:

o you now or have you worked full time

Are you married or living with a partner? Do you have children?

Have you spent most of your life in a country other than the United States?

Are you the first person in your family to attend college?

Are you attending college directly from high school or within a year of graduation?

Are you a full-time student?

Is English your first language?

Life in college usually differs in many ways from one’s previous life in high school or in the workforce. What are the biggest changes you are experiencing now or anticipate experiencing this term?

What do you value that will you likely have less time or money to spend on while in college?

What do you value that will be richer in your future life because you will have a college education?

Staying current with the news

Having a nice car

Learning new things about your interests

Having good friends

Having intelligent conversations

Making a good income

How long do you anticipate being in college?

How many courses will you need to take per term to finish college in your planned time period?

What do you anticipate will be the most difficult part of completing college?

Are you confident you will be able to overcome any possible difficulties in completing college?