Chapter 103. Part 3: Preparing for Life

Read the following questions and choose the answers that most fit you.

Question

1. How important to you is making new friends in college?

   A.

   It’s very important. We’re all going through the same thing.

   B.

   I have a circle of friends from home. I don’t really need any more friends.

   C.

   I don’t make friends easily, so I’d rather just tough it out by myself.

2. How do you seek out opportunities to learn about cultures and groups other than your own?

   A.

   I join various extracurricular groups to explore different viewpoints and people.

   B.

   Sometimes my friends introduce me to new interesting people.

   C.

   I don’t go outside my comfort zone much.

3. When you feel overwhelmed, what are the first steps you take to deal with your stress?

   A.

   I exercise or find another way to relax. That helps me deal with my stress.

   B.

   I talk to my friends and family, but that only helps sometimes.

   C.

   I usually crawl into bed, sleep for a long while, and try to ignore everything.

4. How are you going to maintain your physical health while in college?

   A.

   I’ll stay away from too much junk food, and I’ll keep up with my regular exercise.

   B.

   I used to participate in sports, but I’m a little intimidated to try out while in college.

   C.

   I’ve already paid for my food. I’m going to eat what I can while I’m here.

5. How do you develop a budget for the term?

   A.

   I think about what will cost money and create a budget.

   B.

   I create a budget, but I occasionally reward myself.

   C.

   Budget? I buy whatever I want until I run out of money.

You chose mostly A's. This indicates that you have a good foundation for how you can be preparing for life while you’re in college, but you’ll still need to work to further maintain those skills.

You chose mostly B's. This indicates that you have some understanding of how you should be preparing for life during college, but there’s always room for improvement.

You chose mostly C's. This indicates that you may need to think more deeply about how to begin preparing for life during college.

You chose all A's. This indicates that you have a good foundation for how you can be preparing for life while you’re in college, but you’ll still need to work to further maintain those skills.

You chose all B's. This indicates that you have some understanding of how you should be preparing for life during college, but there’s always room for improvement.

You chose all C's. This indicates that you may need to think more deeply about how to begin preparing for life during college.

This course and this book can help you develop the understanding and motivation to develop life skills in areas such as building relationships, living in a diverse world, maintaining wellness, and managing money.