CH 10: College

Question 1

characteristics of those who go to college

Answer 1

-female
-asian–white/black–latino
-ses

Question 2

average time takes to complete college

Answer 2

5-6 years because of
-financial reasons
-changing majors
-studying abroad

Question 3

retention

Answer 3

40% drop out but this depends on
-prior academic performance
-ethnicity
-SES
-personal issues

Question 4

where are gap years occurring

Answer 4

less so in U.S. but very common in Europe and Australia

Question 5

what are the benefits of taking a gap year

Answer 5

-renewed academic motivation
-exploring and finding a career direction
-higher academic performance once entered college
-sometimes depending on how year was used, could look good to employers