University Basics
2 year universities, sometimes called technical or community colleges, offer what kinds of degrees?
Technical Diploma
Associate's degree
What are the main ways that students receive financial aid?
There are three!
Loans
Scholarships
Grants
What do we call a college student's PRIMARY field of study?
Major
What is a Residential Assistant (RA)? What do they do?
An RA is an upperclassmen student who lives in the dorms and acts as a supervisor and peer mentor for students living in that residence hall. (Think summer program counselors!)
RAs run floor meetings, monitors halls in the evenings, and ensure student safety.
What is a syllabus?
An outline of your course.
It includes an exam schedule, your professor's office hours, how to contact the professor (and TAs, if applicable), the weight of different assignments, information about required course materials, and a course description/summary.
How many additional years would a MASTER'S degree take after you have obtained your BACHELOR'S?
Bonus: How many total years to obtain BOTH a Bachelor's and a Master's?
Bonus: 6-7 years total
What form is completed in order to access loans and grants?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Define "general education courses" (also called "gen eds")
Mandatory, foundational classes outside of your major designed to give you a more well-rounded education.
These usually involve a humanities, math, science, and english course
What are the male and female student organizations that are affiliated with Greek Life?
Fraternities and Sororities
What is a Teaching Assistant (TA)?
A student - usually a graduate student or an upper-level undergraduate - who helps a professor teach a course and is the first point of contact for students when they need help.
Academic Advisor
College Counselor
Career Services
Bonus: What month does FAFSA open?
Every year
Bonus: October
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Based on this graph:
1. What percentage of students pursuing a BACHELOR'S changed their major ONLY once?
2. What percentage of students pursuing a BACHELOR'S changed their major TWO or MORE TIMES?
1. 24%
2. 9%
A total of 33% of students pursuing a bachelor's have changed their major. CHANGING YOUR MIND IS OKAY!
Involvement in clubs and organizations has _______ correlation with academic success.
a. a positive
b. no
c. a negative
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Consistent participation in clubs and organizations has been shown to improve college students' academic performance.
Lecture
Discussion
Lecture is taught by a professor
Discussion sections are usually taught by a teaching assistant (TA) but can sometimes be run by the professor
How many schools are in the Universities of Wisconsin System?
Hint: There is more than just UW-Madison!
+1 point for each UW school that you can name!
There are 13 schools in the Universities of Wisconsin System
UW-Madison, UW-Green Bay, UW-Parkside, UW-Whitewater, UW-Superior, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, UW-La Crosse
If my estimated cost of attendance is $35,000, and my financial aid is $10,000, what is my net price?
Bonus: Define net price
$25k?
What percentage of college freshmen begin college without a declared major? (aka: "Undecided")
a. 10%
b. 75%
c. 50%
d. 40%
C. 50%
________ sports are student-run organizations that allow students to play team sports against their peers from that same school.
The time commitment is low and the focus is on having fun rather than winning.
Intramural sports
What is the minimum credit requirement to be a full time student?
12 credits per semester
What part of an application do colleges usually find to be the most important when determining acceptance?
a. ACT or SAT score
b. GPA
c. Academic rigor
d. Essays
e. Letters of recommendation
Academic rigor
What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?
Subsidized = the government pays (or subsidizes) your monthly interest for as long as you are in school and for 6 months after graduation (those 6 months are called your "grace period")
Unsubsidized = interest begins accruing once a month starting on day one, and you are responsible for paying it. All interest is added to your principal
Bonus points for each one you can name.
1. Pharmacy - $40k
2. Theology & Religion - $41k
3. Social Services (psychology, social work, criminal justice, etc.) - $43k
4. Performing Arts - $44k
5. Education - $45k
Upward Bound is a high school only program, but there are two programs in college that are similar. What are their names?
1) This program helps students stay in college and to complete their degree within 4-6 years.
2) This program helps students who want to pursue a PhD. Through this program, students are connected with a faculty member who mentors them as they complete their own research.
1) Student Support Services (SSS)
2) McNair Scholars
Together, Upward Bound, Student Support Services, and McNair Scholars make up the TRiO programs
If a class is worth 3 credits, how many hours a week OUTSIDE OF CLASS should you be spending on it?
Hint: # of credits = # of hours a week you will spend IN CLASS
You should spend about 6-9 hours a week outside of class on a 3 credit course.
Generally, you should dedicate 2-3 hours of outside work time per credit of a course