How much do you know about lifelong learning?

1. What is one of the biggest myths about getting a degree fully online?

a. Online degrees are just as challenging as in-person degrees.

b. Online degrees offered by accredited colleges are respected by employers.

c. Online degrees are not as reputable as in-person degrees.

d. Online degrees offer the same career opportunities as in-person degrees.

2. What are some resources first-generation college students should tap into when pursuing higher education?

a. First-generation student services.

b. Academic and career support offices.

c. Financial aid units.

d. Continuing education departments.

e. All of the above.

3. How do you know if the time is right to return to college?

a. Your family and friends pressure you into returning.

b. You need a degree to be respected in the workplace.

c. You have some extra money and nothing else to do.

d. It’s different for everyone! Look at your finances, career aspirations and time available for school.

4. What is one of the most important ways to become a lifelong learner?

a. Get a master’s degree.

b. Have a growth mindset, always open to learning new things.

c. Avoid work-sponsored training.

d. Skip joining professional organizations.

5. What are some ways to smooth the transition from a two-year community college to a four-year institution?

a. Find out early how many of your credits will transfer.

b. Meet with an advisor to select the right classes.

c. Participate in student orientation programs.

d. All of the above.

6. When it comes to getting a job, who you know can often give you an advantage. What’s something that you should avoid doing when networking?

a. Taking down your LinkedIn profile.

b. Joining professional or trade organizations and attending professional events.

c. Keeping in touch with college professors and peers.

d. Posting on LinkedIn or other career-oriented social media sites.

7. Federal law requires public and private schools to provide reasonable accommodations to students with a variety of disabilities. What’s something that is not necessary for you to do as a student with a disability?

a. Immediately disclose your disability.

b. Research support services at your schools of interest.

c. Tap into accommodations as soon as you get accepted.

d. Seek assistance from advisors and learning centers.

8. How might you decide on your major as a returning adult student?

a. Revisit your career goals.

b. Seek advice and information from colleagues and others in your field.

c. Explore majors at sites like UW System’s Major Mania.

d. All of the above.

9. How can an educational counselor help returning adults students?

a. They help students find daily social engagements.

b. They provide daily meals for students.

c. They help students find the right program, connect to campus resources, excel in academics and find financial aid.

d. They advise how to make friends on campus.

10. How can education for incarcerated students benefit the state of Wisconsin?

a. Students who pursue education are less likely to return to prison.

b. Taxpayers save money with less recidivism.

c. Students can contribute to the workforce with new skills.

d. All of the above.

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