College Vocabulary
What is a college "credit"?
A college credit is what you earn when you successfully a class.
What is a "promotion"?
A promotion is an advancement in a job
When you finish you Bachelor's Degree in college, that means you studied for how many years? 2, 4, or 6?
A Bachelor's Degree is 4 years of college.
If you make new styles of clothes then you are a...?
You are a Fashion Designer.
What college is this?
My colors are blue and white
My mascot is named "Big Blue" and he is a lion who is king of the monarchs.
Old Dominion University
What is a college "major"?
This is the subject or related to the subjects you study in college.
What is "minimum wage"?
Minimum wage is the lowest hourly wage an employer can legally pay its workers.
What is a "dean's list"?
A dean's list is what honor roll is called in college. These are students that are excelling in their courses.
If you learned how to use science and technology to build machines, engines, and other structures, then you are in the..... field?
You are in the Engineering field.
How many credits do you need for a Standard diploma and an Advanced diploma to graduate high school in Virginia?
You would need 22 credits for a standard diploma and 26 for an advanced diploma.
What is an "Advanced Placement Class"?
An Advanced Placement (AP) class is a course you take in high school to earn college credit ahead of time.
What is a "resume"?
A resume is a writtten document of qualifications, training, education, and experience
Name three things you can find on a typical college campus
-Cafeteria/ Dining Hall
-Grocery store/ Convient Store
-Gym
-Library
-Doctors Office
-Stadium
-Dorms
-Class Buildings
If you performed in plays and studied how to act then your in the career field of....?
You are in the Theater field.
What college did Ms. Gregory attend? What is her job, currently?
Ms. Gregory is a school counselor, and she attended The College of William and Mary.
What are "extracurricular activities"?
These are other activities you can do other than your classes, such as playing a sport, being part of a club, and etc.
What is the difference between "overtime" and a "salary"?
Overtime is extra pay a worker gets for working longer than their set hours, while a salary is the pay a worker gets for working the amount of time they are required to.
While you are in college, are you allowed to change your major, or area of study? Yes or No.
Yes, you are allowed to change your major during your time in college.
If you study animals in the ocean, and how they affect their environment then you are a....?
You are a Marine Biologist.
What is a study abroad program, and does every college offer it?
A study abroad program is a chance for students to travel to other countires to study things that relate to their major. Not every college offers them but most research colleges do.
What is "syllabus"?
A syllabus is a written description of a course given to students on the first day of class.
What is "audit"?
An audit is a class you pay for and attend, but do not receive credit.
Name three things that are covered in your college tuition?
-Dining (Meals)
-Housing (Dorms)
-Books
-Transportation
-Classes
-Laundry*
If you are a scientist that studies how traits are inherited and expressed you are a....?
You are a geneticist.
Name three Ivy League colleges?
These are colleges in the Northeastern United States that are old and very well-known.
This year, these colleges accepted less than 15 students for every hundred that applied.
-Dartmouth University
-Harvard University
-Yale University
-Brown University
-Columbia University
-Cornell University
-University of Pennsylvania
-Princeton University