{"id":114,"date":"2014-08-25T03:19:34","date_gmt":"2014-08-25T03:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/collegesuccess1x1\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=114"},"modified":"2015-06-19T02:04:09","modified_gmt":"2015-06-19T02:04:09","slug":"1-2-different-worlds-of-different-students","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/chapter\/1-2-different-worlds-of-different-students\/","title":{"raw":"Different Worlds of Different Students","rendered":"Different Worlds of Different Students"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"im_section\">\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_n01\" class=\"im_learning_objectives im_editable im_block\">\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-highlight\">\r\n<h3>LEARNING OBJECTIVES<\/h3>\r\nBy the end of this section, you will be able to:\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Understand how you may be similar to, and different from, other traditional students or returning students.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Describe the characteristics of successful students.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"im_section\"><\/div>\r\nNot all college students are the same, and the world of college is therefore sometimes different for different students. Students will answer the following questions in a variety of different ways:\r\n<ol id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_l02\" class=\"im_orderedlist im_editable im_block\">\r\n\t<li>Are you attending college directly from high school or within a year of graduation?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Are you a full-time student?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Is English your first language?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Are you the first person in your family to attend college?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Have you spent most of your life in a country other than the United States?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Are you married or living with a partner? Do you have children?<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Do you now or have you worked full time?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nWhen thinking about different \u201ctypes\u201d of students, be careful to avoid stereotyping. While there are genuine differences among individual students, we must never assume an individual person has certain characteristics simply because he or she is a certain \u201ctype\u201d of student. For example, if you answered yes to questions 1 through 3 and no to the other questions, you may be called a <span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">\u201ctraditional\u201d student<\/span><\/span>\u2014young and attending college after high school. The word \u201ctraditional\u201d is used simply because, in the past, this group of students formed the majority of college students\u2014even though, at many colleges, these students are now the minority. On the other hand, if you are older and have worked for some years before returning to school, or if you are an international student or are working and attending classes part time, you might be considered a \u201cnontraditional\u201d student. Again, this term comes from past statistics, even though very many colleges have more \u201cnontraditional\u201d students than \u201ctraditional\u201d students.\r\n\r\nWhat does that mean to you? First, realize that not everything discussed in this book will apply to you. If you\u2019re eighteen and living away from your family for the first time in a college dormitory, you will likely not face the same issues of finding time for studying as an older student working full time and having children at home. If you\u2019re thirty and returning to school after years of successfully managing a job, you may have to reestablish your study skills but will not face the same issues as a younger student who may be tempted by the sudden freedom of college and have difficulty setting boundaries.\r\n\r\nEvery student brings certain advantages to college from their background experience. Every student may also face certain kinds of difficulties. Understanding how your own background may impact your own preparedness for college can help you make a good start in your college experience.\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s01\" class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">\u201cTraditional\u201d Students<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/2814710002_36539a6b6c_o.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-470 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/2814710002_36539a6b6c_o-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"SONY DSC\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>We\u2019re putting the quotation marks around the word \u201ctraditional,\u201d again, because this group of college students is no longer the majority at many colleges, although the term is still sometimes used by educators. Coming directly or almost directly from high school, \u201ctraditional\u201d students are used to attending classes, reading textbooks, and studying and thus may find the transition to college easier. Many are single and unattached and have fewer time commitments to others. Although a high percentage do work while in college, the work is typically part time or during the summer and does not have a severe time impact on their studies. As first-year students, usually living on campus at a four-year college or university, they do not lose time to commuting and typically their housing plan includes meals and otherwise simplifies their living arrangements. In all, many have few responsibilities other than their academic work.\r\n\r\nOn the other hand, \u201ctraditional\u201d students living away from home for the first time may face more psychological and social issues than other student groups. One is away from family and old friends, perhaps forced to cope with an incompatible roommate or living arrangements, and facing all sorts of new temptations. Experiencing this sudden new freedom, many students experiment with or develop habits such as poor dietary and sleep habits, lack of exercise, and sometimes substance abuse or other behaviors that disrupt their academic routine and study habits. Many young students are forced to \u201cgrow up\u201d quickly after arriving at college. Some students who do not adjust to the freedoms of college end up dropping out in their first year.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s02\" class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Returning Students<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/College_Prep_Harkness_Table.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-467\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/College_Prep_Harkness_Table-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"College_Prep_Harkness_Table\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>Students returning to their education are often older, may have worked for a number of years, and may be used to living on their own and being financially and psychologically independent. They are often more mature and have a stronger sense of what they want from college; they may be more goal driven. They may be paying their own way through college and want to get their money\u2019s worth. They may be full-time students but frequently are still working and can take only a part-time course load. They often live off campus and may own a home and have a mortgage. They may have children. Because they have made a very deliberate decision to go to college, <span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">returning students<\/span><\/span> are often serious students and are motivated to do the work. Having spent time in the work world, they may also have developed good problem-solving and decision-making skills as a result of their \u201creal-world\u201d experience.\r\n\r\nOn the other hand, returning students may have less time for studying because of work and family commitments. They may feel more stress because of the time and financial requirements of college. Spending less time on campus may contribute to not feeling completely at home in the academic world. They may not have time for many <span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">extracurricular<\/span><\/span> and campus activities. Although they may be dedicated and hardworking students, they may also be less patient learning \u201ctheory\u201d in courses and want all their coursework to relate directly to the real world.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s03\" class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Other Student Groups<\/h2>\r\nBeyond this difference of age, some other common differences also affect one\u2019s college experience. Students in the following groups may be either \u201ctraditional\u201d students by age or returning students.\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s03_s01\" class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/Trafficjam.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-468\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/Trafficjam-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Trafficjam\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>Commuter Students<\/h2>\r\nMany returning students are commuter students, and it is increasingly common also for many young people after high school to continue to live at home or in their own apartment, coming to campus only for classes. Commuter students often face the same issues of limited time as returning students. They may find it difficult to find time to talk with an instructor outside of class.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s03_s02\" class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">First-Generation Students<\/h2>\r\nThe phrase \u201cfirst-generation student\u201d refers to students who are the first in their families to attend college. These students may be \u201ctraditional\u201d students enrolled right after high school or may be returning students. Students whose parents did not attend college may be less familiar with some or all aspects of the college experience and thus may have to transition into their new life.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s03_s03\" class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Recent Immigrant and International Students<\/h2>\r\nMany colleges have a significant percentage of students who have recently <span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">immigrated<\/span><\/span> to the United States or who are attending college here. What both groups may have in common is coming from a different culture and possibly speaking English as a second language. They may have to make cultural adjustments and accommodations. Language issues are often the most serious obstacle to overcome, especially since so much of college education is based on reading and writing in English.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s03_s04\" class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Students with Disabilities<\/h2>\r\nThe Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits colleges and universities from discriminating on the basis of disabilities and forces them to ensure that both classes and extracurricular activities are accessible to students with disabilities. Accessibility includes both physical accessibility to campus buildings and housing and accessibility to services and aids necessary for effective communication. Students with disabilities have the right to request any accommodations needed to allow them to succeed in college. For more information or to receive answers to any specific questions, contact the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) at <a class=\"im_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ahead.org\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.ahead.org<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s03_s05\" class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Students Who Are Working<\/h2>\r\nThe key issue for working students often is time\u2014how to find enough time for studying enough to do well in classes. Since it is very difficult to maintain two full-time schedules\u2014work and school\u2014one or the other may suffer. For those working long hours, Chapter 2 \"Staying Motivated, Organized, and On Track\" presents many tips for managing your time when you have less of it; Chapter 11 \"Taking Control of Your Finances\" also suggests ways to cut back on expenses while in college so that you don\u2019t have to work so many hours.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s03_s06\" class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Students with a Family<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/8048208297_f63ed50138_m.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-472 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/8048208297_f63ed50138_m.jpg\" alt=\"8048208297_f63ed50138_m\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a>Typically it is returning students who have families of their own, although younger students may also have families to care for. Having children of your own means you have different priorities from most some students, but a family shouldn\u2019t be viewed as an obstacle to college success. Time may be short, and you\u2019ll have to manage it carefully to avoid falling behind in your studies. Chapter 2 \"Staying Motivated, Organized, and On Track\" describes some creative ways students can involve their families in the experience to prevent normal student stresses from disrupting family happiness.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s04\" class=\"im_section\">\r\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Profile of a Successful Student<\/h2>\r\nWhile it\u2019s important to consider your strengths, it\u2019s also important to develop a plan for moving forward and ensuring you have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. The following are some of the characteristics of the successful student you can be:\r\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s04_l01\" class=\"im_itemizedlist im_editable im_block\">\r\n\t<li>Successful students have a good attitude and know how to stay motivated. You will learn about this in Chapter 2 \"Staying Motivated, Organized, and On Track\".<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Successful students have developed good time management strategies, such as scheduling study time and getting started early on assignments and projects. You will also learn about this in Chapter 2 \"Staying Motivated, Organized, and On Track\".<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Successful students have developed their critical thinking skills and apply them in their studies. Chapter 3 \"Thinking about Thought\" gets you started in this direction.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Successful students have effective strategies for taking good notes in class and using them. Chapter 4 \"Listening, Taking Notes, and Remembering\" guides you through this learning process.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Successful students have learned how to gain the most from their assigned readings for classes. Chapter 5 \"Reading to Learn\" presents guidelines for effective reading and taking notes to help you understand and retain information.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Successful students know how to prepare for and take tests successfully. Chapter 6 \"Preparing for and Taking Tests\" tells you what you need to know and presents tips for effective test taking.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Successful students interact well with their instructors and fellow students in and outside of class. Chapter 7 \"Interacting with Instructors and Classes\" helps you gain these skills.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Successful students have learned to write well for their classes, an essential aspect of college education. Chapter 8 \"Writing for Classes\" introduces key principles of effective college writing to get you started.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Successful students develop social relationships that contribute to, rather than detract from, their educational experiences. Chapter 9 \"The Social World of College\" will show you how to manage your social life.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Successful students take control of their health with good habits that help them be better students and feel less stress. Chapter 10 \"Taking Control of Your Health\" can help you get started on good habits.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Successful students have control over their finances. Because getting into debt is a very common reason that students have to drop out of college, it\u2019s important to control expenditures and manage your finances well, as we\u2019ll see in Chapter 11 \"Taking Control of Your Finances\".<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Successful students are able to transition well from the world of college into their future careers. You will learn these important principles in Chapter 12 \"Taking Control of Your Future\" to carry forward into your future.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div id=\"post-355\" class=\"post-355 chapter type-chapter status-publish hentry type-1\">\r\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<div class=\"im_section\">\r\n<div class=\"im_section\">\r\n<div id=\"mclean-ch03_s01_s02_n01\" class=\"im_key_takeaways im_editable im_block\">\r\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-success\">\r\n<h3>KEY TAKEAWAYs<\/h3>\r\n<section>\r\n<div data-type=\"note\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>College students vary widely in terms of age, work experience before college, cultural background, family, and other factors that may affect how they learn.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Traditional, young students just out of high school face a transition involving new freedoms and new situations they may need to master in order to succeed academically.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Returning students who work and may also have family responsibilities often have time issues and may feel out of place in the college environment.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Other student groups include commuters, first-generation students, immigrant and international students, students with disabilities, and others, each of whom may need to face additional issues to be successful.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Regardless of individual differences, all successful students share a number of traits, including a good attitude, effective time management strategies, good studying and test-taking skills, and more.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-info\">\r\n<h3>EXERCISES<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Are you a \u201ctraditional\u201d or \u201creturning\u201d student? List an important advantage you have as a result of being in this classification.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Check off which traits in this list are true of successful students:\r\n<div class=\"im_informaltable\">\r\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td>They know how to stay motivated.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td>They don\u2019t need to schedule study periods because they study at every available moment every day.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td>They know better than to try to think on their own.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td>They know how to speed-read so they don\u2019t have to underline or highlight in their textbooks.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td>They avoid talking with their instructors, so they can remain anonymous.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td>They develop their writing skills.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td>They eat fast food so they have more time for studying.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td>They have few friends, because social relationships distract one from academics.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td>They use several credit cards so they don\u2019t have to worry about finances until after graduation.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"post-citations sidebar\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div class=\"im_section\">\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_n01\" class=\"im_learning_objectives im_editable im_block\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-highlight\">\n<h3>LEARNING OBJECTIVES<\/h3>\n<p>By the end of this section, you will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand how you may be similar to, and different from, other traditional students or returning students.<\/li>\n<li>Describe the characteristics of successful students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"im_section\"><\/div>\n<p>Not all college students are the same, and the world of college is therefore sometimes different for different students. Students will answer the following questions in a variety of different ways:<\/p>\n<ol id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_l02\" class=\"im_orderedlist im_editable im_block\">\n<li>Are you attending college directly from high school or within a year of graduation?<\/li>\n<li>Are you a full-time student?<\/li>\n<li>Is English your first language?<\/li>\n<li>Are you the first person in your family to attend college?<\/li>\n<li>Have you spent most of your life in a country other than the United States?<\/li>\n<li>Are you married or living with a partner? Do you have children?<\/li>\n<li>Do you now or have you worked full time?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When thinking about different \u201ctypes\u201d of students, be careful to avoid stereotyping. While there are genuine differences among individual students, we must never assume an individual person has certain characteristics simply because he or she is a certain \u201ctype\u201d of student. For example, if you answered yes to questions 1 through 3 and no to the other questions, you may be called a <span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">\u201ctraditional\u201d student<\/span><\/span>\u2014young and attending college after high school. The word \u201ctraditional\u201d is used simply because, in the past, this group of students formed the majority of college students\u2014even though, at many colleges, these students are now the minority. On the other hand, if you are older and have worked for some years before returning to school, or if you are an international student or are working and attending classes part time, you might be considered a \u201cnontraditional\u201d student. Again, this term comes from past statistics, even though very many colleges have more \u201cnontraditional\u201d students than \u201ctraditional\u201d students.<\/p>\n<p>What does that mean to you? First, realize that not everything discussed in this book will apply to you. If you\u2019re eighteen and living away from your family for the first time in a college dormitory, you will likely not face the same issues of finding time for studying as an older student working full time and having children at home. If you\u2019re thirty and returning to school after years of successfully managing a job, you may have to reestablish your study skills but will not face the same issues as a younger student who may be tempted by the sudden freedom of college and have difficulty setting boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>Every student brings certain advantages to college from their background experience. Every student may also face certain kinds of difficulties. Understanding how your own background may impact your own preparedness for college can help you make a good start in your college experience.<\/p>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s01\" class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">\u201cTraditional\u201d Students<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/2814710002_36539a6b6c_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-470 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/2814710002_36539a6b6c_o-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"SONY DSC\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/2814710002_36539a6b6c_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/2814710002_36539a6b6c_o-65x43.jpg 65w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/2814710002_36539a6b6c_o-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/2814710002_36539a6b6c_o-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/2814710002_36539a6b6c_o.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>We\u2019re putting the quotation marks around the word \u201ctraditional,\u201d again, because this group of college students is no longer the majority at many colleges, although the term is still sometimes used by educators. Coming directly or almost directly from high school, \u201ctraditional\u201d students are used to attending classes, reading textbooks, and studying and thus may find the transition to college easier. Many are single and unattached and have fewer time commitments to others. Although a high percentage do work while in college, the work is typically part time or during the summer and does not have a severe time impact on their studies. As first-year students, usually living on campus at a four-year college or university, they do not lose time to commuting and typically their housing plan includes meals and otherwise simplifies their living arrangements. In all, many have few responsibilities other than their academic work.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, \u201ctraditional\u201d students living away from home for the first time may face more psychological and social issues than other student groups. One is away from family and old friends, perhaps forced to cope with an incompatible roommate or living arrangements, and facing all sorts of new temptations. Experiencing this sudden new freedom, many students experiment with or develop habits such as poor dietary and sleep habits, lack of exercise, and sometimes substance abuse or other behaviors that disrupt their academic routine and study habits. Many young students are forced to \u201cgrow up\u201d quickly after arriving at college. Some students who do not adjust to the freedoms of college end up dropping out in their first year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s02\" class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Returning Students<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/College_Prep_Harkness_Table.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-467\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/College_Prep_Harkness_Table-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"College_Prep_Harkness_Table\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/College_Prep_Harkness_Table-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/College_Prep_Harkness_Table-65x43.jpg 65w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/College_Prep_Harkness_Table-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/College_Prep_Harkness_Table-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/College_Prep_Harkness_Table.jpg 463w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Students returning to their education are often older, may have worked for a number of years, and may be used to living on their own and being financially and psychologically independent. They are often more mature and have a stronger sense of what they want from college; they may be more goal driven. They may be paying their own way through college and want to get their money\u2019s worth. They may be full-time students but frequently are still working and can take only a part-time course load. They often live off campus and may own a home and have a mortgage. They may have children. Because they have made a very deliberate decision to go to college, <span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">returning students<\/span><\/span> are often serious students and are motivated to do the work. Having spent time in the work world, they may also have developed good problem-solving and decision-making skills as a result of their \u201creal-world\u201d experience.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, returning students may have less time for studying because of work and family commitments. They may feel more stress because of the time and financial requirements of college. Spending less time on campus may contribute to not feeling completely at home in the academic world. They may not have time for many <span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">extracurricular<\/span><\/span> and campus activities. Although they may be dedicated and hardworking students, they may also be less patient learning \u201ctheory\u201d in courses and want all their coursework to relate directly to the real world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s03\" class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Other Student Groups<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond this difference of age, some other common differences also affect one\u2019s college experience. Students in the following groups may be either \u201ctraditional\u201d students by age or returning students.<\/p>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s03_s01\" class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/Trafficjam.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-468\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/Trafficjam-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Trafficjam\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/Trafficjam-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/Trafficjam-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/Trafficjam-65x48.jpg 65w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/Trafficjam-225x168.jpg 225w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/Trafficjam-350x262.jpg 350w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/Trafficjam.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Commuter Students<\/h2>\n<p>Many returning students are commuter students, and it is increasingly common also for many young people after high school to continue to live at home or in their own apartment, coming to campus only for classes. Commuter students often face the same issues of limited time as returning students. They may find it difficult to find time to talk with an instructor outside of class.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s03_s02\" class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">First-Generation Students<\/h2>\n<p>The phrase \u201cfirst-generation student\u201d refers to students who are the first in their families to attend college. These students may be \u201ctraditional\u201d students enrolled right after high school or may be returning students. Students whose parents did not attend college may be less familiar with some or all aspects of the college experience and thus may have to transition into their new life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s03_s03\" class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Recent Immigrant and International Students<\/h2>\n<p>Many colleges have a significant percentage of students who have recently <span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">immigrated<\/span><\/span> to the United States or who are attending college here. What both groups may have in common is coming from a different culture and possibly speaking English as a second language. They may have to make cultural adjustments and accommodations. Language issues are often the most serious obstacle to overcome, especially since so much of college education is based on reading and writing in English.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s03_s04\" class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Students with Disabilities<\/h2>\n<p>The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits colleges and universities from discriminating on the basis of disabilities and forces them to ensure that both classes and extracurricular activities are accessible to students with disabilities. Accessibility includes both physical accessibility to campus buildings and housing and accessibility to services and aids necessary for effective communication. Students with disabilities have the right to request any accommodations needed to allow them to succeed in college. For more information or to receive answers to any specific questions, contact the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) at <a class=\"im_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ahead.org\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.ahead.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s03_s05\" class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Students Who Are Working<\/h2>\n<p>The key issue for working students often is time\u2014how to find enough time for studying enough to do well in classes. Since it is very difficult to maintain two full-time schedules\u2014work and school\u2014one or the other may suffer. For those working long hours, Chapter 2 &#8220;Staying Motivated, Organized, and On Track&#8221; presents many tips for managing your time when you have less of it; Chapter 11 &#8220;Taking Control of Your Finances&#8221; also suggests ways to cut back on expenses while in college so that you don\u2019t have to work so many hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s03_s06\" class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Students with a Family<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/8048208297_f63ed50138_m.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-472 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/8048208297_f63ed50138_m.jpg\" alt=\"8048208297_f63ed50138_m\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/8048208297_f63ed50138_m.jpg 240w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/8048208297_f63ed50138_m-65x43.jpg 65w, https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/ivytech-collegesuccess2x48x111\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2216\/2015\/02\/8048208297_f63ed50138_m-225x150.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>Typically it is returning students who have families of their own, although younger students may also have families to care for. Having children of your own means you have different priorities from most some students, but a family shouldn\u2019t be viewed as an obstacle to college success. Time may be short, and you\u2019ll have to manage it carefully to avoid falling behind in your studies. Chapter 2 &#8220;Staying Motivated, Organized, and On Track&#8221; describes some creative ways students can involve their families in the experience to prevent normal student stresses from disrupting family happiness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s04\" class=\"im_section\">\n<h2 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">Profile of a Successful Student<\/h2>\n<p>While it\u2019s important to consider your strengths, it\u2019s also important to develop a plan for moving forward and ensuring you have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. The following are some of the characteristics of the successful student you can be:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch01_s02_s04_l01\" class=\"im_itemizedlist im_editable im_block\">\n<li>Successful students have a good attitude and know how to stay motivated. You will learn about this in Chapter 2 &#8220;Staying Motivated, Organized, and On Track&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Successful students have developed good time management strategies, such as scheduling study time and getting started early on assignments and projects. You will also learn about this in Chapter 2 &#8220;Staying Motivated, Organized, and On Track&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Successful students have developed their critical thinking skills and apply them in their studies. Chapter 3 &#8220;Thinking about Thought&#8221; gets you started in this direction.<\/li>\n<li>Successful students have effective strategies for taking good notes in class and using them. Chapter 4 &#8220;Listening, Taking Notes, and Remembering&#8221; guides you through this learning process.<\/li>\n<li>Successful students have learned how to gain the most from their assigned readings for classes. Chapter 5 &#8220;Reading to Learn&#8221; presents guidelines for effective reading and taking notes to help you understand and retain information.<\/li>\n<li>Successful students know how to prepare for and take tests successfully. Chapter 6 &#8220;Preparing for and Taking Tests&#8221; tells you what you need to know and presents tips for effective test taking.<\/li>\n<li>Successful students interact well with their instructors and fellow students in and outside of class. Chapter 7 &#8220;Interacting with Instructors and Classes&#8221; helps you gain these skills.<\/li>\n<li>Successful students have learned to write well for their classes, an essential aspect of college education. Chapter 8 &#8220;Writing for Classes&#8221; introduces key principles of effective college writing to get you started.<\/li>\n<li>Successful students develop social relationships that contribute to, rather than detract from, their educational experiences. Chapter 9 &#8220;The Social World of College&#8221; will show you how to manage your social life.<\/li>\n<li>Successful students take control of their health with good habits that help them be better students and feel less stress. Chapter 10 &#8220;Taking Control of Your Health&#8221; can help you get started on good habits.<\/li>\n<li>Successful students have control over their finances. Because getting into debt is a very common reason that students have to drop out of college, it\u2019s important to control expenditures and manage your finances well, as we\u2019ll see in Chapter 11 &#8220;Taking Control of Your Finances&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Successful students are able to transition well from the world of college into their future careers. You will learn these important principles in Chapter 12 &#8220;Taking Control of Your Future&#8221; to carry forward into your future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-355\" class=\"post-355 chapter type-chapter status-publish hentry type-1\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"im_section\">\n<div class=\"im_section\">\n<div id=\"mclean-ch03_s01_s02_n01\" class=\"im_key_takeaways im_editable im_block\">\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-success\">\n<h3>KEY TAKEAWAYs<\/h3>\n<section>\n<div data-type=\"note\">\n<ul>\n<li>College students vary widely in terms of age, work experience before college, cultural background, family, and other factors that may affect how they learn.<\/li>\n<li>Traditional, young students just out of high school face a transition involving new freedoms and new situations they may need to master in order to succeed academically.<\/li>\n<li>Returning students who work and may also have family responsibilities often have time issues and may feel out of place in the college environment.<\/li>\n<li>Other student groups include commuters, first-generation students, immigrant and international students, students with disabilities, and others, each of whom may need to face additional issues to be successful.<\/li>\n<li>Regardless of individual differences, all successful students share a number of traits, including a good attitude, effective time management strategies, good studying and test-taking skills, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-info\">\n<h3>EXERCISES<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Are you a \u201ctraditional\u201d or \u201creturning\u201d student? 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