Develop your response – how is your “why” influenced by others? Do these influences align with your why?

How does your 'why' align with the primary purpose of an undergraduate degree (personal and professional learning, growth, development)?

Amend and add to your original statement above, addressing as many interpretations of "here" as you deem to be valid. 

This page is for questions in 2.1 What's My "Why?"

Why are you here studying science at UNSW?

Develop your response - what led you here, and where are you going? Add to your previous answer (copy and paste your previous answer here). Consider the precedents that got you here, and the antecedents that you hope to eventuate as a consequence of you being here.

Olivia is avoiding her weekly quiz, because she is worried that if she fails, she will be judged as being a bad student. You advise Olivia

"It's just a quiz. It doesn't define you."

Which of the following have you tried to help Olivia regulate?

Which of the following describes the extent to which students have confidence in their own abilities?

Tom is struggling to find ways to articulate SMART goals. He is falling behind in his courses and feels like he's consistently barely managing to complete the next, most urgent task. What advice would you give Tom?

Tick all answers that apply

According to expectancy value theory, what does expectancy refer to?

Rami is procrastinating from the preparation he needs to do for his next class. You advise Rami:

"If you pass, I'll give you $100!" 

Which of the following have you tried to help Rami regulate: