The Journey
A newsletter for chapter advisors, chapter officers, and
regional officers.
May 2001
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Journey Survey!
Change
Ready or Habit Hog?
Many of you will graduate this year and move on to senior institutions or a new job. Now is the time to understand that change can be a good thing. Do you think you are ready for a change? Take our quiz and find out!
1. The thought of meeting new people
a) Brings chills to your spine.
b) Evokes fear with a mixture of excitement.
c) Fills you with anticipation.2. Which one most closely resembles you?
a) Your daily routine is scheduled like clockwork with no room for unexpected events.
b) Your daily routine is always scheduled, but there is room for some minor changes.
c) Your daily routine is constantly changing. You never know what will happen next.3. If the opportunity arose to move to a new state for a better job opportunity, you would
a) Probably not take it. You are really satisfied and secure here.
b) Consider all of your options, and then decide what to do.
c) Move as fast as possible!4. If your immediate supervisor at your job changed without notice, it would
a) Bother you tremendously! You just got used to your old supervisor. How will you know what this new person wants?
b) Bother you somewhat, but not enough to affect your work.
c) Not bother you at all. In fact, it may help you get a promotion!5. The thought of going to another school makes you
a) Feel sick at your stomach. You'll have to learn a new campus and find new friends.
b) Somewhat scared, but you can't wait to start a new chapter in your life.
c) Excited! You love meeting new people. You feel like you've been in one place too long anyway.6. If an assignment were given to you at the last moment, you would
a) Be upset and thrown completely for a loop.
b) Be flustered, but make the best of it.
c) Go with the flow. Everything in your life is done at the last minute.7. Which statement best describes you as a Phi Theta Kappa officer?
a) You want a detailed description of your duties that provide you with step-by-step instructions.
b) You want a general outline of your officer duties that will allow you to bring your own creativity and ideas to your new position.
c) "Leader" is the only description you need. You have no problems rolling up your sleeves to tackle whatever task is most urgent.8. The opportunity to study in another country becomes available to you. It is a country you have always dreamed of visiting. The catch is that you have to stay there for seven months. You
a) Don't go. You wouldn't dream of spending that much time alone in a foreign country.
b) Investigate the opportunity to ensure it's worth being away from home for such a long time.
c) Start packing your bags! Your only worry is that seven months won't be long enough for you to become fluent in the country's language.
Directions
Give yourself 3 points for each "a," 2 points for each "b," and 1 point for each "c." Then check below to determine your tolerance for change.
24 to 20 points - Consider yourself a fully certified habit hog! The phrase "change is good" seems silly to you. You might need to stop and ask yourself why you don't like change. If fear is keeping you from your life's destiny, let it go! The world is a constantly changing place. Remember, although it may be comfortable to be prepared for every aspect of your life, it is also boring. So live a little!
19 to 13 points - You have reached a happy medium on the change monitor. You enjoy being in an environment that is comfortable to you, but you are also willing to change when the need arises. You are careful to think through decisions before jumping into something too quickly. You do enjoy some forms of change, but only when they fit into your agenda. This is usually the best way to handle major life changes, but not necessarily small ones. Resist the urge to overanalyze every minute detail. Some things are meant to be spontaneous!
12 points or less - You are definitely change ready! You don't like to sit still for too long because you live for a new adventure. However, change for the sake of change may not always be in your best interest. Before your next move, ask yourself if it's restlessness or shrewdness that is motivating your desire for change.
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