College Vocabulary
What post-high school institution is the most common choice for most students.
College / University
If you are an economist, or study economics, then you are mostly studying what?
Money, Wealth, Finances
Generally speaking, if you go to college, you will make more money in your job over the course of your life. True or false?
True
All colleges & universities in the United States are private schools. Is this true? Yes or No.
No - There are both private & public colleges and universities in the United States.
military branch who fly or work with aircraft
U.S. Air Force
What is a "major" in college?
This is the subject or related to the subjects you study in college.
If your job is to design and make buildings then you studied:
Architect - Architecture
cleans teeth, takes dental x-rays, and applies preventive materials to teeth
Dental Hygienist
How many HBCUs are there in the US?
(50, 65, 83, 107)
There are 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the U.S.
The military branch who protect people from danger in the water.
U.S. Coast Guard
What are college "dorms?"
This is a building/residence or place where students can live when they go to college.
If you design apps for the iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, then you probably studied:
Computer Programming
If you make new styles of clothes then you studied:
Fashion Designer
When you finish your 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.
Military branch that is the warfare service branch
U.S. Navy
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.
If you use science to gather evidence and information that can be used in courts for criminal trials then you studied:
Forensic Science
provides immediate response to emergency 911 calls; is a first responder who rides an ambulance
EMT/ Paramedic
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.
Military branch that specialize in support of naval and army operations.
U.S. Marines
What is "financial aid?"
Financial aid is money you may receive from the government to help you pay for college.
installs and maintains electrical wiring, circuits, outlets, fuses, panel boards, and electrical machines in homes and businesses
Electrician
Advises and represents clients in legal matters
Lawyer
If you earned a Master's Degree, then how many years did you study in college?
For a Master's Degree you studied at least 5-6 years in college.
Military Branch that study's and works with protecting satellites.
Space Force