Types of Colleges
How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?
Four years (or more!)
What is room & board?
dorms and food.
How much more likely are you to have a job if you have a Bachelor's degree versus a high school diploma?
Twice as likely! Unemployment is roughly half for people with four-year degrees.
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.
False! Most students go into school "undecided" not knowing what they want to do.
What is FRCC's mascot?
A wolf.
How many years does it typically take to finish an Associate's degree?
Two years
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Grants typically come from the government, based on a student's financial need or background. Scholarships come from many sources and students must apply individually to scholarships.
What jobs are in demand in Colorado?
Examples: Nurses, Computer Software Engineers, Pre-school and Post-Secondary Teachers, Physical Therapist, Network and Database Administrators,
True or false: Every college offers the same types of majors
False. Some schools specialize in certain areas. i.e. CU Denver has an Architecture program but CU Boulder does not. Aerospace engineering is only offered at CU Boulder
Does FRCC offer housing?
No. Community colleges are usually commuter campuses but Junior Colleges have dorms.
This is a category of school that trains students in areas like cosmetology, automotive, welding, or culinary arts.
Technical College. Examples: Emily Griffith, IBMC, Lincoln College of Technology.
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, etc. Not all colleges have the same extra costs.
How many years of education are needed to become a medical doctor?
8-12 years! Undergraduate (4), Med school (4), Residency (3-4)
Name three fields or industries you could work in with a Business degree.
You could work just about anywhere -- from companies large and small to governments to higher education, etc.
What types of credentials does FRCC offer?
Certificates, Associate's Degrees, and Associate of Applied Science.
How many students (approximately) attend the University of Colorado?
36,000! (Must guess within 2,000.)
What is one type of Financial Aid?
Examples: Grant, Loan, Work-Study, Scholarship
What occupation has the most job openings each year in our region?
Nursing
What is the #1 most popular major?
Business- probably because you can get a job just about anywhere with a degree in business.
Why might someone choose community college over a 4 year university?
Example: More affordable, close to home, smaller class sizes, easier to connect with faculty and peers.
What is the difference between a private and public college?
The biggest difference is the cost! Private colleges do not receive funding from the legislature so they rely heavily on tuition and private donors.
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
True or False- Some Associate Degrees and Certificates pay more than Bachelor's degrees?
True!
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts and a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science -- the separation has to do with a program's area of focus.
What type of college is FRCC?
A Community College.