Finances
What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card?
Debit cards are limited to the money available in your account. Credit cards are money you can borrow and pay back later, building credit.
You need to tighten a screw and see that the top of the screw has only a single line. What type of screwdriver do you need?
Flathead!
What popular TV show features an Australian Cattle Dog as the main character?
Bluey.
How often should you wash your sheets/bedding?
Every two weeks.
What buildings make up the East Complex?
Commons West (CMW), Commons North (CMN), Courtyard (CTY)
Paychecks, child support, alimony, and investment are all examples of ________.
Source of income
Your door hinge squeaks when it opens/closes. What do you use to fix that?
WD-40!
What movie won Best Picture at the 2024 Academy Awards (Oscars)?
Oppenheimer.
When should you change your toothbrush/toothbrush head?
Every three months.
What is the mailing address for CMW/CMN/CTY?
700 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60607.
When are taxes due this year?
April 15th, 2024.
Your faucet is leaking and you have all the supplies to fix it. What is your first step?
Turn off the water!
In this popular Chicago-centered TV show, a main character is seen running past BSB in one scene. Which show is this?
Shameless.
What is a 401k?
Retirement plan offered by many employers that has tax saving benefits.
What is the UICPD phone number?
(312) 355-5555
Explain what goes where on this blank cheque.
1. date
2. name of recipient
3. amount of money (spelled out!)
4. amount of money (in numbers!)
5. reason for cheque
6. signature
You go to nail something heavy in to the wall. What do you need to look for?
Disclaimer: please do not nail anything into your dorm walls tysm :) <3
A stud!
What score did Elle Woods get on her LSAT in Legally Blonde?
179.
What is the name of the YouTube channel with 3M subscribers that filmed a video here on campus at the Jane Addams Hull House?
Watcher (previously known as Buzzfeed Unsolved).
How much money deposited in a bank is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)?
$100,000.
Your room catches on fire and you have a fire extinguisher available. What are the steps you need to take to put it out? (hint: PASS)
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep!
RA Susie's favorite movie of all time turned 25 years old on March 31st. Which movie is this?
10 Things I Hate About You
When is the next U.S. presidential election?
November 5, 2024. This year! (make sure you're registered to vote)
UIC wasn't always the University of Illinois at Chicago. What was its original name?
University of Illinois at _________.
Circle Campus