College Knowledge
What is a “major”?
The area of study you plan to get a degree in.
Name one topic we covered in Friday Focus this year?
answers vary
Name One Assignment that we did this year you found helpful.
Interest Profilers, Career Deep Dive, Career Interviews, Career Mapping, Friday Focus, College Scholarships, College Tours, Volunteering
Which streaming app is known for shows like Stranger Things?
Netflix
Name one habit that will not work in college?
answers may vary
What is the FAFSA used for?
Financial Aid, two years free community college
What are the Friday Focus episodes called when we interview professionals from the community about their jobs?
Career Conversations
What is your next step if you wanted to pursue your chosen career?
In Frozen, what are the names of the sisters?
Elsa and Anna
Waiting until the last minute to do assignments and expecting reminders from your teacher.
Procrastination
What is the difference between a scholarship and a loan?
Scholarships are earned "free" money, and loans have to be paid back
Give one example of a skill from Friday Focus that can help you outside of school.
Budgeting, Resume building, communication, career awareness, financial aid, organization, SEL, money management, college, goal setting
What was one benefit of interviewing a professional in your chosen career?
Gaining real-world insight, advice, understanding daily life, networking
What sport and what team are Step Curry part of?
Basketball and the Golden State Warriors
Turning in late or incomplete work and expecting partial credit or unlimited retries
Not Meeting Expectations or Lack of Responsibility
What are other ways to pay for college besides loans?
Scholarships, Grants, Work Study, out of pocket
What is the purpose of Friday Focus sessions?
Tp help students prepare for college, career and life.
Sac State, Sierra, Westmont, UC Santa Barbara, SBCC, CSU Monterey Bay, UCLA, Pepperdine
Which YouTube creator is known for huge giveaways and massive challenges?
MrBeast
Not asking for help or waiting for the teacher to notice you’re struggling.
Not advocating for yourself
What is the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition?
Cost-in state tuition is cheaper for residents. Out of state costs significantly more money.
Describe one Friday Focus session that stood out to you and why.
answers vary
What are some of the challenges you might face while heading toward a career path?
Education, Cost, Competition, Time
Guess the movies:
🦁👑
👸🐸
🕷️🕸️🦸
Lion King
Princess Frog
Spiderman
Not checking your email or learning platform regularly.
Poor Communication-not being responsible