College Vocabulary
What type of learner learns best by seeing/insturctions?
A visual learner
What is a resume?
A document created by an individual that details their background, skills and abilities
What is the name of a 2 year school subsidized by the goverment?
Community College
Before he was Captain America, what occupation/career field was Steve Rodgers in?
The Military
Name as many jobs/careers as you can that involves working with animals
1 minute for all teams to compete, go!
What is a college "major?"
What is a trade/Technical School? Some say "Vocational"
Educational institutions designed to train students for a specific job in a skilled trade or career
True or False.... All colleges and universities in the US are private
FALSE! There are both private and public colleges and universities in the US
True or False: Once you start on a Career pathway you cannot change directions.
FALSE: you can always make changes to your career based on current interests and life events!
Name as many College/universities as you can (bonus 10 points each for California schools)
1 minute to compete!
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What is the difference between hourly pay and salary pay?
Hourly: Paid a set amount per hour worked
Salary: Fixed compensation for labor or services over a span of time (typically a year)
A Bachelors degree typically takes _____ years to complete
4
If your job is to design and make buildings then you studied???
Architect- Architecture
Name as many real life expenses you have as an adult (what do you have to pay for to have the life you want)
90 seconds! GO!
What are "Extracurricular activities?"
These are activities you can do other than your classes, such as playing a sport, being part of a club, etc.
What is a Career Cluster?
Career clusters are groups fo occuptions and industries with common features. Each cluster has hundreds of careers that lead to different career pathways.
While you are in college, are you allowed to change your major, or area of study. Yes or NO
Yes! You can change multiple times
What does it mean to be promoted?
A promotion is when an employee advances to a position that is higher level of experience/skill (usually increase in pay)
Name as many careers as you can that start with the letters "R" "M" or "S"
90 seconds! GO
What is Tuition?
Tuition is the cost of attending college/university/trade for an established period of time
Internship or apprenticship
Do you have to be a US citizen to attend college in the US
Name the 5 branches of military (hint: there are actually 6, one is a "bonus"!)
Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps
Bonus: Space Force
Name as many staff members at Community High School, 10 Bonus points if you can answer their position)
90 seconds lets GO!