Your peace. Then comes adjustment: the more you're exposed to this new environment, the you are to familiarize yourself with the setting, leam what to expect and finally become comfortable in
your new environment. You may even open yourself up to new, exciting opportunities.
Your actions in this second phase, which is characterized by anxiety, are of great importance in
managing your life and finding your "place". Suddenly, having more responsibility, but also having
more personal freedom than ever before, can be tricky; even for the smartest learners.
Source: You Magazine (2014)
(Adapted: July 2018)
2.1
Define the term 'change' and state ONE negative change you may encounter as a
student or as an employee in the future.
2+1 (3)
22
2x2 (4)
Explain how you would deal with the change you have identified in 2.1 above to
counter any negative impact on your success as a student or employee.
Read the bolded sentence in the passage. Advise a Gr. 12 learner on how to find
a balance between the new-found freedom and responsible behaviour.
2.3
2x2 (4)
2.4
Many young people struggle to cope with post-school destinations. Write a short
essay in which you focus on the following:
• Why young people find the transition between school and university challenging? (4)
What are the causes for students to drop-out from university?
(6)
Which 5 strategies can you employ to ensure that as a student you will not drop
out of university prematurely?
(5)​