Gratitude. As in "The quarterback has gratitude toward the offensive linemen." The word is gratitude.

Candidate. As in "This year the Miami Dolphins are a leading candidate for worst team in the league." The word is candidate.

Banish. As in "The Patriots banish Antonio Brown from the team." The word is banish.

Despair. As in "Some Redskins fans are in despair after the first three games." The word is despair.

Span. As in "Football seasons span from summer to winter." The word is span.

Slack. As in "There is always some slack in the net behind the field goal post." The word is slack.

Gratitude. As in "The quarterback has gratitude toward the offensive linemen." The word is gratitude.

Candidate. As in "This year the Miami Dolphins are a leading candidate for worst team in the league." The word is candidate.

Banish. As in "The Patriots banish Antonio Brown from the team." The word is banish.

Despair. As in "Some Redskins fans are in despair after the first three games." The word is despair.

The author wrote "Problem solving through effective research and knowing how to test your ideas and hypotheses will make you a very valuable employee and citizen of your community.". 

What does "hypotheses" mean in this context?

The author wrote "You will not miss much being gone from your college for a short period of time, and you will return from your adventure a changed person.". 

What does "period" mean in this context?

The author wrote "Remember you are paying a substantial amount of money for your tuition; find out what resources you have and take advantage of them.". 

What does "resources" mean in this context?

What does Dr. Kristine Duffy say is the purpose of college?