Sam/Moonis Trivia
Academic Resources
Life Skills
Budgeting
Career Development
100

What club is Sam the president of and begs everyone to try?

Gymnastics

100

This resource provides free 1-on-1 tutoring on notoriously difficult topics at the basement of the library 

Peer Tutoring

100

This skill means doing what needs to be done, even when you don’t feel like it.


Self-discipline 

100

Describe each portion of the 50/30/20 budget.

50% needs

30% wants

20% savings

100

Name 3 email DON'Ts that we covered in class.

  • Informal slang or emojis – may not be interpreted effectively
  • Rude tone – can happen on purpose or on accident
  • All caps and weird punctuation
  • Clickbait subject line – subject that is unrelated to the email
  • Missing subject line
  • Unnecessarily long emails – try to shorten it so it’s clear.
  • Not attaching a needed attachment
  • Reply all – no one wants to see your response!
  • No class section in a school email – needed for professors!
200

What two clubs is Moonis a major part of?

Heroes United FC and Global CPR

200

These sessions, often led by students who already took the class, review course material and exam prep.


SI sessions

200

You can strengthen self-discipline by keeping small promises to this person.


Yourself

200

Which item given to you at orientation allows you to get discounts for many different things?

Your Comet Card!

200

Name one thing that Sam did in his bad interview.

  • Arriving late
  • Body language
  • Rambling
  • Not researching the company beforehand
  • Not asking questions
300
What pets does Moonis have?

2 cats!!! 🐱 

300

You can schedule writing feedback here for essays, lab reports, or resumes.


The Writing Center

300

The ability to switch study methods or schedules quickly shows this kind of skill .


Adaptability 

300

When you played the game Spent, you learned that there is a trade-off between _______ and _______

There is a tradeoff between wealth and happiness/quality of life

300

We recommend using templates for your resume, but the template should be _________

simple

400

Why is Sam teaching a BBSU class instead of a CS class?

There are no FYLs in the CS school (sad).

400

This UTD service reviews personal statements and med school applications before submission


HPAC file review and committee letter process

400

Asking a professor for clarification instead of staying confused is an example of this.


Advocating for yourself

400

Describe the Comet Discount Program (UTD resource)

The Comet Discount Program provides UTD students, staff, and alumni discounts on various services, including accommodations, auto services, and dining.

400

List 4 sections of a standard resume.

  • Contact information
  • Education
  • Job experience
  • Organizations
  • Achievements
  • Skillset
500

What are Moonis and Sam?

Co-FYL’s

500

This program connects first-year students with peer mentors and activities to help them transition into college.


First Year Leaders (FYL) program 

500

You see a viral post with statistics and decide to fact-check it before sharing. Which skill?


Critical Thinking 

500

What does the Comet Card Office offer for students who want to save?

The Comet Card Office allows you to purchase tickets and get discounts for fun stuff through the website.

500

What is our philosophy on having high school stuff on your college resume?

It's acceptable for your first semester when you don't have a college GPA, but activities and projects should be replaced with college opportunities as soon as possible.

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