Life Skills
Name one thing that is appropriate to wear to an interview, and one thing that is not.
Do: blazers, tie, skirt ect. Don’t: ripped jeans, graphic tees ect.
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
How would you effectively communicate with Andrew and Sandy that you won't be at RISE next week?
email or text, give the reason why, maybe apologize, say thank you etc.
What makes a good social media leader?
Honesty, a person who owns up, smart, leader, positive, role model, courage, respectful, etc
Who is the current Vice President of the U.S?
Kamala Harris
List 2 time management/productivity techniques
planning ahead, making a to-do list, setting aside time for work, use a planner
T or F: The “best” college for a student is not necessarily the most prestigious but the college that offers a student the most opportunities to develop a student’s interests
TRUE
What is an affirmation?
Positive self-talk about yourself or others
name something you would put on your private Snapchat story rather than your general one.
anything you wouldn't want certain people to see
What is the longest river in the world?
Nile River
Name 3 places you can look for job postings
Linkedin, Indeed, Glassdoor, community postings
Name 2 ways you can pay for college
Student loans, Work study, applying for scholarships
name 5 types of communication
verbal, body language/non verbal, written letters, email, phone, in person, texting ect.
What are 5 things you think you should not post on social media?
Personal information (SSN, address, phone number), illegal activity (ie under age drinking), hurtful comments about a person or group, etc
What is the name of Michelle Obama’s 2018 book?
Becoming
What is something you could do if you hear a friend say an insensitive/racist comment?
Explain why the comment was hurtful, tell them you wish they wouldn’t say that again
Name 2 things that are examples of other post-highschool plans
Trade/vocational school, military, gap year, volunteer, apprentice, ect.
There is a party you really want to go to. How would you effectively communicate with your parent so that you could go?
Talk to them in advance, tell them you will text them every hour, tell them who will be there, keep a calm voice, don’t get mad if the answer is no, etc.
You are starting a company selling t-shirts. How would you use social media to help?
Making an instagram account, connecting with local businesses, posting photos of your product, taking polls on what types of things people like, etc
What band was beyonce originally apart of?
Destiny’s Child
What do the letters of SMART goals stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
What are 3 things someone might consider when choosing a college?
Location, size of school, campus culture, if they offer a certain major, student activities, ect.
You are sending a formal email to a college professor. What types of things should you include?
Subject, Dear/hello____, thank you, your name, correct grammar and punctuation, explanation of your problem/question/request etc
What does it mean to T.H.I.N.K. before you post?
Is this True? Is this Helpful? Is this Inspiring? Is this Necessary? Is this Kind?
What do the RISE and LIT programs stand for?
RISE: Realizing Interests through Support and Exploration, LIT: Leader in Training