Across the world, there are millions of college students, learning and growing, developing their minds to eventually succeed in their career field and fulfill their dreams. However, just because we share the common ground of being students doesn't mean we all think the same.
After coming across an article published in 2010 by Katherine Schulten, I was curious to see what my own answers would be to these questions that students like myself, a Nichols College junior, aren't asked that often. It makes us think--which helps us grown. Take a peek at these interesting questions along with my answers. Student or not, take a look and get your wheels turning.
1. How Should Parents Handle a Bad Report card?
Rather than disciplining a child, talk to them. Focus on the importance of doing well in school rather than the repercussions of doing poorly.
2. When Do You Remember Learning a New Word?
I remember learning the word "Serendipity" in the spring of my freshman year. A couple months later I got it as a tattoo because I loved it so much.
3. How Would You Like to Help Our World?
Our environment. The world is such a beautiful place. We need to take better care of it.
4. Do You Have a Tutor?
I did throughout high school. Now I have a mentor.
5. To What Piece of Technology Would You Write a ‘Love Letter’?
My laptop. Not only can I search the web, but instead of recording my thoughts illegibly on paper I can type as fast as my thoughts and it is twice as neat.
6. How Do You Use Wikipedia?
Usually when I am searching for a celebrity's birthday.
7. Should All Students Get Equal Space in a Yearbook?
Yes. You were still there even if you didn't participate.
8. What Are Your Personal Superstitions?
Never put shoes on the table.
9. Should Stores Sell Violent Video Games to Minors?
Not at all.
10. How Much Food Does Your Family Waste?
We shop daily and have a dog whose eyes are bigger than her stomach, so not much.
11. Which Pop Music Stars Fascinate You?
Lady Gaga. She sings to my soul.
12. Would You Vote This Year If You Could?
I did! My first time ever.
13. What Would You Ask President Obama?
What does he consider his biggest strength and weakness?
14. What Would You Risk Your Life For?
My family and closest friends.
15. Where in the World Would You Like to Get Lost?
The hot springs in Iceland.
16. To What Business Would You Like to Give Advice?
Marketing and Education.
17. Do You Judge Political Candidates by Their Looks?
Nope.
18. Would You Trade Your Paper Books for Digital Versions?
Never! I would much rather read a book in my hands.
19. Do You Want to Live to 100?
If
20. Do You Support or Oppose the Death Penalty?
Support.
21. What is Your Favorite Place in Your House?
The kitchen or my bedroom.
22. Why Do We Like Reality Shows So Much?
Because we can relate.
23. What ‘Mundane Moments’ From Your Life Might Make Great Essay Material?
Probably all my small OCD quirks. Mundane, but a must.
24. What Sports Teams Do You Root For?
New England Patriots
25. How Do Your Parents Teach You to Behave?
They showed me how to conduct myself around others and explained what the right behavior was.
26. To What Writer Would You Award a Prize?
Ellen Hopkins
27. Can Money Buy You Happiness?
In most instances.
28. How Would You Do in a ‘Free School’?
You get what you pay for...So I'm guessing not so well.
29. What Do You Think of the Tea Party?
I think everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
30. What Should the Punishment Be for Acts of Cyberbullying?
Social media account should be suspended.
31. What
Drink lots of water, don't eat after six in the evening and that weight lifting is more important than cardio.
32. Can You Pass a Basic Religion Test?
I would think so.
33. What Superpower Do You Wish You Had?
Invisibility.
34. What Advice Would You Give Younger Kids About Middle or High School?
This isn't it. What is going on right now in your social life won't matter in five years. Stay focused on being you.
35. Are There Books That Should Be Banned From Your School Library?
No!
36. What Do You Want Your Obituary to Say?
That I traveled the world, was known as kind soul, and that my profession was a CMO for a global Fortune 500 company.
37. How (Over)Protective Are Your Parents?
Not as bad as they used to be. Well....my mom...a little over protective.
38. Do You Use Study Guides?
If they are available, always.
39. Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?
Yes, if used correctly.
40. What’s Special About Your Hometown?
It is small and quaint, and most of all, it's my hometown.
41. How Concerned Are You About Where Your Food Comes From?
Moderately.
42. Is America a Great Country?
Everything has pros and cons.
43. How Will You Decide Where to Apply to College?
I already did this thankfully, but I looked for my major and toured each school.
44. What New Shows, Albums, Games or Movies Are You Looking Forward To?
Drake and Beyoncé albums and The Weeknd Concert. All movies because I am a movie buff.
45. What Do You Remember About September 11, 2001?
I was in my living room with my mom when I found out, I was little.
46. What Are You Looking Forward to (or Dreading) This School Year?
I have one year left and dreading that I also have one year left.
47. Is Everything You’ve Been Taught About Study Habits Wrong?
Not necessarily for the most part, but just because you study doesn't mean you will do well.
48. Do You Identify Yourself as a Democrat or a Republican?
49. Do Your Test Scores Reflect How Good Your Teachers Are?
Yes. They teach you the material and they prepare you for the test.
50. Are You Allowed to Date?
I am going to be 21 in less than three weeks, I better be.
51. What’s on Your Fall Fashion Shopping List?
Boots and sweaters :)
52. How Would You Spend Grant Money for Schools?
Tuition or necessities like a computer or books.
53. How Important Do You Think It Is to ‘Build Character’?
Extremely. Well-roundedness and the ability to have a conversation with someone has the potential to say
54. Are You Putting Off Adulthood?
No, actually I am looking forward to it.
