Going to college

Chapter 1

Global paths to higher education

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Chapter 2

Deciphering the admissions puzzle

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Chapter 3

Surviving the college classroom

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Chapter 4

Life outside the lecture hall

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YOUR GOAL

Master of Going to college

Ch 4 · Life outside the lecture hall

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nic We're running the whole house today! (Yeah, we are!) / Making the budget and meals our way! (Oh yeah!)

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Life outside the lecture hall

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nic Finding your community on campus

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nic Sharing a home with a stranger

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nic Managing your own schedule and space

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nic Tracking expenses on a student budget

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Finding your community on campus

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Fun Fact

Dorm life: The world's largest collegiate dorm, located in Ames, Iowa, once housed over 3,000 students in a single massive building complex.

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Sharing a home with a stranger

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Quiz

Why is time management considered one of the biggest challenges for new college students?

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Gossip

What is your biggest roommate fear?

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Quiz

Approximately how much does the average college student spend annually on textbooks and course supplies?

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For every hour spent in a college class, how many hours of independent study are students generally expected to complete?

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What is discretionary spending in a student's personal budget?

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Which of the following is a common requirement for first-year undergraduate students at many universities?

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What is the average size of a shared double room in a typical US college dormitory?

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What is the main benefit of joining student-run organizations and clubs on a college campus?

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On average, how many hours per week does a typical full-time college student spend in actual classroom lectures?