Which of the following is NOT one of the six adjustment areas?

• A. Academic
• B. Cultural
• C. Physical
• D. Financial

Answer: (C)

When students move into college, they’re asked to adjust across several domains that shape how they manage school and life. In this framework, those areas cover academic responsibilities and study routines, navigating campus culture and diversity, building and maintaining social connections, and managing finances. Personal well-being—things like motivation, stress management, and mental health—also plays a key role. Physical health, while important to overall functioning, is typically regarded as part of personal well-being rather than a separate adjustment domain in this model. That’s why which one doesn’t belong is the physical option: it isn’t listed as its own adjustment area in this set.