Post Secondary
What are two examples of post secondary schools
University, College, Trades/Skill Institutions
What is an example of something that will happen to you if you only eat Pop Tarts and KD for all you meals like some of you meal plans...
scurvy, DEATH, malnourished, etc.
What is budgeting?
organizing your spending, planning how you will spend, ensuring you have enough money for basic goods
What are two ways that you can get a fine?
chair untucked and garbage on the floor
Where is their dispatch location in Prince George/Serving the North?
911
5th and Ospika
What are 3 certifications that you can get from Post Secondary
Diploma, Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Red Seal, etc.
Name 3 HEALTHY ways that you can regulate stress and anxiety.
water, walks, beathing/meditation, eating nourishing food.
What does GST stand for?
Goods and Services Tax
What are two investments that you can make in the class?
mutual fund, stocks, house
What two rivers meet in Prince George?
Nechako and Fraser
How many years does a Bachelor's degree take? (years or credits)
4 years, 120 credits
How many minutes of exercise (minimum) is recommended per day?
30 mins
In BC, we are charged 2 taxes on most goods. GST and ________.
What percentage are both of these combined?
PST
12%
What is a mutual fund?
portfolio of various stocks or bonds, made up of more than one company/sector/etc.
What two oceans does Canada touch?
Atlantic and Pacific
What websites have we used in class that can be useful when planning for post secondary?
Education Planner BC, School Finder, WorkBC
under stimulated = bored, unengaged
Over stimulated = shut down, anger
You need to have some stress to have optimal performance
What reasons were people not in favour of Trudeau's "Tax Freeze"?
Takes money away from business
Takes money away from going towards services (P.S. Canada - and most countries - are already in debts)
Our Canadian Dollar is not doing well
What does TFSA stand for and how does it work?
Tax Free Savings Account
any income that is made in that account is not taxed on, including the amount that you put into that account
Name 3 things you should do/pack if you are going on an outdoor adventure (Think SAR visit)
whistle, flashlight, extra layers, give a plan to someone you trust (where you're going, when you'll be back), pack extra food, a tarp, a knife, bear spray, etc.
Describe 3 key differences between secondary and post secondary school that does not include being older
larger class sizes, paying for classes, signing up on your own for classes, lecture and no work time, professors sometimes don't know your name, etc.
What is the diagram called that we talked about relating to stress? 2 names, you only need one.
Yerkes-Dodson or inverted U
If someone makes $89,000/year, how much are they paying in FEDERAL Taxes? Take time to do the math.
15%on the portion of taxable income that is $55,867 or less
20.5%on the portion of taxable income over $55,867 up to $111,733
$15,172.32
1. Is insurance required in BC (real life) and explain what insurance does.
Insurance IS required in British Columbia for vehicles and homes.
Insurance protects the person in the case of any damages.
What do taxes go towards in Canada?
medical, education, roads and infrastructure, buildings