Assignment task: Read the Chapter - Thriving in College and Life
Q1. What did I learn? What's the most valuable thing(s) I learned? What doesn't work for me? Why doesn't it work and how can I make it work? This is another way to remember the content of the chapter, so you might try it with your other classes as well.
Q2. Make a list of concerns you had or have about starting college. Which of them are you feeling right now? How do you think you can begin overcoming them?
Q3. Think about the extracurricular activities that you might like to be involved with. Have you looked into them yet? If so, have you signed up for the activity? Explain why or why not. If you have not looked into them yet, what do you think is holding you back?
Q4. What is your purpose in college? Explain your answer. What is your 'Checklist for Success"?
Q5. Have you received any grades in any of your college courses yet? If so, did you get the grade you expected? How did this make you feel? If you have not received any college grades yet, think of a time that you received a grade and answer with that in mind.
Q6. Describe the differences you have noticed between the high school experiences and being a college student. Describe how you feel about these differences. If you believe that there are some negatives about college versus high school, explain how you might turn them into something positive. What is the value of college?
Q7. What did you learn from watching the video for chapter? What is your take away?
Q8. What else is on your mind this week? If you wish to share it with your instructor, add it to this journal entry.