13.3 Chapter Conclusion
Christine Malone, EdD
Summary
Student success begins with a commitment to succeed. Students who are engaged in their coursework, set reasonable goals, and understand how to manage their time are more likely to succeed. It is essential for students to know what resources are offered on campus and to be proactive in seeking help when needed. College staff, including instructors, are dedicated to supporting students and promoting their success.
Review Questions
- Students with children at home may engage their children in studying.
- True
- False
- Students should expect to spend ____ hours per week on coursework for each college credit taken.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Many colleges have _______ fairs where local employers come to campus to meet with students.
- Onboarding
- Benefits
- Career
- Subject
- The resources offered on college campuses are not available for students taking courses online.
- True
- False
- Many colleges offer student work opportunities on campus.
- True
- False
- Reflect on your past experiences with learning. Was the process difficult or easy? Justify your answer by listing three things that made the process difficult or easy, and how you might find resources to support you.
- What aspect of self care do you feel you struggle with the most? What makes it difficult for you to focus on that element of self care, and how do you think others around you could help?
- Do a quick search for study techniques and tips online. What are three things you notice about the techniques or tips? How might you incorporate those observations into your own study style?
- Imagine you are in your first term of a professional health program. You have a busy week coming up with assignments and projects in multiple classes, along with work and other commitments. How would you prioritize which tasks to complete first, and how would you schedule your time to meet deadlines?
- Think about the resources available to you on campus. If you are not familiar with them, take some time to explore your school’s website. Which support resources do you think are the most important and why?