Pre-Assessment

1. Major/Career

• What is your intended major and why did you choose this major?

My intended major is nursing, and I chose it because I enjoy helping others and would like to make a difference.

• What skills or abilities do you possess that make this major/career a good choice for you?

I am caring, compassionate, hardworking, and concerned about the well-being of others.

• What experience, if any, do you have that relates to your chosen major/career?

I did some volunteer hours at a nursing facility and I also helped take care of my uncle, who was a hospice patient.

• In what type of setting would you prefer to work?

I would prefer to work in a pediatric hospital and care facility.

• What are your career goals (in 5 years/in 10 years)? 

My career goals are to finish school then return to become a pediatric nurse practitioner.

• Complete the MyMajors quiz: https://odu.mymajors.com/quiz/. Provide a screenshot of your results. Of the majors on your top 10 list, which 3 would you like to learn more about?

I would like to learn more about health service administration, criminal justice, human services.

2. Transition to college

• What do you expect to be the biggest difference between high school and college?

I believe the biggest difference will be college has more opportunities and resources to use.

•  What do you expect to be your biggest challenge this semester?

I think my biggest challenge will be keeping up with all of my online classes.

• If you live on campus: What do you expect to be your biggest challenge with moving away to college?

I believe my biggest challenge will be adjusting to new daily routines and not seeing the same faces every day,

• OR  If you commute to class: What do you expect to be your biggest challenge with commuting to campus?

I live on campus.

• Do you have a job/ or plan to get a job? If so, where? How many hours will you be working per week?

I have a job back home and I usually work an average of 20-25 hours per week. I do not plan on getting a job here my freshman year.

3. Study habits

• Is there a difference between “studying” and “homework”?  Explain your answer.

No, I think they are both equally important and in my opinion, studying is homework.

• How much time do you plan to spend studying for each class every week?

I plan on spending about four hours a week for each class.

• For which class do you expect to spend the most time studying?

       I expect to spend the most time studying Chemistry and Sociology.

• For which class (other than HLTH 101) are you expecting to spend the least amount of time studying?

        I expect to spend the least amount of time studying English.

• Where do you plan to study?

I plan to study in my dorm or in the library.

• What potential distractions can you anticipate? 

I can anticipate others studying and trying to complete their work.

• How do you plan to avoid these distractions?

I plan to keep headphones at all times and listen to relaxing sounds.

• What time of day is your best time to study and why?

My best time to study is around 4 pm because I will be done with most of my classes and will be able to focus.

• This Fall, you are in online courses, some of which do not meet at a specific time, how do you plan to manage all of your assignments?

I plan to schedule certain days and times for each class.

•  Think about all of your commitments i.e. job, family, social life (from a distance and wear your mask! #ReignResponsibly). How do you plan on balancing your various commitments?

I plan to take some time during the weekend to make sure all my commitments are complete..

4. Learning style

• What specific study techniques do you think work best for you? 

If I rewrite or reread the notes I can usually better retain the information.

• Do you use different study techniques for different classes?  Provide examples.

Yes, for example math or chemistry I have to do practice problems to better understand but English or history I have to reread the notes.

5. Connecting to campus

• Name one academic resource at ODU you can use to help you earn “As” this semester.

One academic resource that I feel will help me this semester, is tutoring.

• Name one non-academic resource at ODU and how it can help you this semester.

One non-academic resource that I feel will help me are my peers. I will ask them on their opinion on topics and dilemmas.

• Name one resource you think you will use this semester.

I believe a resource I will use is the library.

• Name one resource at ODU you would like to learn more about, and why.

One resource I would like to learn more about is the Webb University Center because it appears to have many available resource.

• In high school, what clubs, organizations, or activities did you participate in, if any?

I was a member of FCA, FBLA, FCLA, WHAM, Beta, PBIS, Interact Club, Board Of Directors, SCA, Yearbook Staff, and Varsity Cheerleading.                                                                                                                                                                                     

• Is there a club or organization you plan to join this semester and what do you expect to gain from this experience?  If not, why not?

I plan to join the black student alliance and I expect to gain friendships and a sense of community.