Employment
Moolah
Living on Campus
This American Life
Academia
100
As of January 1, 2013, this dollar amount is the minimum wage in the United States.
What is seven dollars and twenty-five cents?
100
This service is provided in every dorm building, but will require quarters or a swipe card in order to be used.
What is laundry?
100
These groups provide a great way to meet people and get connected at the beginning of a college semester.
What are campus organizations?
100
These government officials are generally trustworthy and should never be approached with anything that could resemble a bribe.
What are police officers?
100
This focus on a specific subject of study should probably be made by your junior year, but can certainly be changed at any time.
What is declaring a major?
200
This type of job will pay towards a student's tuition, but usually will not put money in a personal bank account.
What is work study?
200
This is a necessary financial service that may seem a bit intimidating, but can be easily obtained at any bank in your town.
What is a bank account?
200
These organizations can be positive influences on a campus, but are generally viewed as social party clubs.
What are fraternities and sororities?
200
Americans are always looking to this device to guide how they structure their days.
What is a clock?
200
These can be purchased through your university, but to save money used copies should be bought online.
What are textbooks?
300
This document makes a first impression on an employer, and will be one of the most important papers you will ever write.
What is a resume?
300
This is a sum of money that should always be given to servers in restaurants (at least 15-20% of the final bill).
What is a tip?
300
These organized activities are a great way to play a game you enjoy without being on an official team.
What are intramural sports?
300
Americans revere this piece of fabric as a symbol of independence, freedom, and sacrifice.
What is the American flag?
300
These people are your guides during your college studies, and you should use their expertise as much as possible.
Who are professors and advisors?
400
This first interaction with a potential employer will determine your future with a company.
What is a job interview?
400
The temptation to obtain this piece of plastic should be avoided at all costs.
What is a credit card?
400
This person will be in charge of your dorm floor, and will help to smooth your transition into college life.
What is an RA?
400
Regardless of your personal situation, this is the proper American response to the question, "How are you?"
What is "Fine?"
400
This campus building can seem overwhelming and nerdy, but is a great resource, and can even be an alternative to buying books.
What is the campus library?
500
While attending college, what is the most important job you will have?
What is earning your degree?
500
This campus office can provide helpful information on ways to pay for college.
What is the Financial Aid office?
500
This phenomenon is the result of unlimited ice cream in the cafeteria and late-night Taco Bell runs.
What is the freshman 15?
500
The average American spends eight hours a day staring at this device.
What is a television?
500
Colleges recommend this ratio of study hours to in-class hours.
What is three to one?
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