Hermione really struggled in her first semester of college, but she persevered and learned that she needed to be much more engaged in her classes than she was in high school. now she is well on her way to becoming an independent learner, which means that she will a. wait for her instructors to point her in the right direction b. resist collaborating with other students c. work to improve her writing and speaking skills d. treat other students as if they all share the same culture