College Life
What kind of degree does a 4-year college give?
Bachelor's Degree
Name one skilled trade career
electrician, plumber, carpenter, mechanic, welder, HVAC technician.
Name one household chore that helps you live independently
Cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, dishes.
What does “soft skills” mean?
Personal skills that help you work with others (not technical skills).
What are "hard skills"?
Specific abilities you can learn, like typing, cooking, or driving.
What is the difference between full-time and part-time students?
Full-time = usually 12+ credits per semester
Part-time = fewer than 12 credits.
How long does most trade school training take?
Usually 6 months to 2 years.
What is the first step in doing laundry?
Sorting the clothes
What is “active listening”?
Paying attention, not interrupting, showing you understand.
Name one hard skill you learn in school.
Reading, math, writing, computer use.
Name one support service colleges often provide to students.
Tutoring, counseling, disability support, career center.
True or False: Trade schools usually cost less than 4-year colleges.
True
What does it mean to “comparison shop”?
Look at different prices/brands before buying.
What does “conflict resolution” mean?
Solving disagreements peacefully.
Your teacher asks you to type a one-page report about your favorite hobby and include a picture. What hard skills are you using?
Typing, formatting text, inserting images, and using a word processor.
What is the difference between a community college and a university?
Community colleges = 2-year associate degree, usually less expensive
Universities = 4-year bachelor’s degree (or higher).
What is an apprenticeship?
A program where you work while learning a skilled trade, with a mentor.
What is one way to make sure you pay your bills on time?
Use a calendar, reminders, or automatic payments.
Why is flexibility an important soft skill?
Because plans can change, and you may need to adjust quickly.
What hard skill do you need for money management?
Counting change, using a calculator, keeping a budget.
Name two benefits of going to college
job opportunities, learning new skills, personal growth.
Name one benefit of choosing a trade career.
Faster entry into the workforce, hands-on learning, good pay, high demand for workers.
Name one way to manage stress in a healthy way
Exercise, talk to someone, deep breathing, listening to music, journaling.
Name two ways to show leadership skills.
Helping others, making good choices, setting an example, staying calm.
Name two hard skills you might need for a trade job.
Measuring, using tools, fixing engines, welding, reading blueprints.