College Vocabulary
Career Vocabulary
College
Career
LIGHTNING ROUNDS
100

What type of learner learns best by seeing information/instructions?

Visual Learner

100

What is a "resume"?

A document created by an

individual that details their

background, skills and abilities.

100

If you graduate from highschool, are you

allowed to go to college in

another state or country?

Yes, you can attend any

college/university that you get

accepted to!

100

What does it mean to be promoted?


A promotion is when an employee advances to a position that is at a higher level of experience/skill (usually for an increase in pay).

100

Name as many jobs/careers as you can that involves working with animals. 

1 minute for all teams to compete, go!

200

What is a college "major?"

This is the subject or related to the subjects you study in college.

200

What is a trade/technical school? (Aka vocational

schools)

Educational institution

designed to train students for

a specific job in a skilled trade

career.

200

True or False - All colleges & universities in the United

States are private schools.

False - There are both private & public colleges and

universities in the United

States.

200

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!

200

Name as many colleges/universities as you can


1 minute for all teams to compete - GO!

300

What does "GPA" stand for?

Grade point average

300

What is the difference between hourly pay and salary pay?

Hourly: Paid a set amount per

hour for time worked

Salary: Fixed compensation for

labor or services over a span

of time (typically a year)

300

A Bachelor's Degree typically takes ___ years to complete.

4

300

If your job is to design and make buildings then you

studied:


Architect - Architecture

300

Name as many real life expenses you have as an adult


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400

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.

400

What are benefits?

Benefits are the financial rewards and other compensation employees receive in addition to their financial paychecks. Ex: Medical insurance, PTO, tuition assistance, retirement, etc

400

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.

400

What year was the National Urban League founded?

1910

400

What is the name of the National Urban League of Greater Cleveland's CEO?

Marsha Mockabee

500

What is "tuition?"

Tuition is the cost to attend

college/university for an

established period of time.

500

A job/position (sometimes

unpaid) that you complete in

order to get hands-on training

for a specific job

Internship/Apprenticeship

500

Do you have to be a U.S. citizen to attend college in the United States? Yes or No?

No, you do not have to be a U.S. citizen to attend college in the United States

500

Name the 5 branches of the military (hint: there's actually 6, one is a "bonus"!)


Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps

Bonus: Space Force

500

Name as many careers as you can that start with the letters "R", "M", or "S"

90 seconds for all teams to compete - GO!

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