Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Where would you go to make an appointment for a driver's license test?
what is the difference between a savings account and a checking account?
How do you say "I love you" to friends, parents, family members? What are ways others say "I love you?"
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what is a lease?
a binding contract between a property owner and a user (to use a property, like an apartment, a car, or even equipment) for a specified period of time in exchange of regular payments.
What are taxes? When is tax "season?"
Money you pay to the government on goods, income, and businesses.
Tax season is from Jan-mid April
How old you do you have to start learning how to drive?
15.5
how much of your overall paycheck should be spent towards rent?
1/3
What is a love language? challenge: what are the 5 love languages?
love languages are way people experience love and receive love!
5 Love Languages:
1) Words of Affirmation
2)Gifts
3) Acts of Service
4) Quality Time
5) Physical Touch
What would be important things to look out for when trying to find a roommate/ housemate?
Examples: cleanliness, do they bring people over a lot, are you comfortable with them, similar waking/sleeping schedules/ loud music
what are ways that signify engagement in a conversation?
smiling, nodding, sustained eye contact, questions about what they are saying
What are ways to address flying anxiety?
coping tools like essential oils, mindful breathing and meditation, medication, preparation like coming with distractions and watching a movie or playing games
what is minimum wage in california?
$16.90
You are your roommate are having a disagreement about how clean you want the apartment to be. While you like it on the cleaner side, they don't mind a messier vibe, and often leave food in the sink for days. What's a healthy way to talk to them about this?
What is the financial aid documentation called when applying for college?
FAFSA
what are the different kinds of insurances?
What are things you NEED when arriving at an airport ready to fly? (will not be able to get on the flight if you do not bring these things)
1) airport ticket/check in information
2) passport if flying internationally /form of ID
Why do people build up credit?
In order to prepare for larger purchases like a car, house, or education. A strong credit history can help you borrow money from banks or the government and creates the reputation you will pay it back!
Why is it important to make new friends in a new place?
Prevent isolation and lonliness.
What are healthy coping skills to relax?
exercise, therapy, journaling, watching TV, mindful breathing, coloring, hobbies like art or yoga
Where do you take passport photos?
drugstores
What signifies a Real ID?
a star in the upper corner of the ID
What is the definition of an exchange rate?
the price of one country's currency to another
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Congrats! You moved to a new city. What are things you need to set up?
1) Primary care physician
2) therapist/psychiatrist if you see one :)
3) Vet for your pet
4) if moving to a new state- voter registration, driver's license, car registration
5) pharmacy
6) grocery store
7) updated USPS
8) internet cable/ utilities
Congrats! You landed a job interview :) What are things you would do to prepare?
-research the company
-get to know who's interviewing you
-what is the role? How does your resume and career line up with this role?
-What do you think they will be thinking? what questions do you think would be the hardest? Are there any gaps in your work history? How will you explain those?