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Professionalism can include being on time, being prepared to contribute, and ____________.
What is dressing nicely or in uniform?
(Other acceptable answers include email etiquette, speaking professionally to colleagues, etc.)
Listening to music, doodling/drawing, box breathing, and using fidget toys can all be strategies for managing ________.
What is stress.
(Also correct: anxiety).
This education option is for a four-year degree. It often has smaller class sizes and more access to professors. It can be more expensive, but often comes with more prestige and networking opportunities.
What is a private university?
Professional attire should be __________.
Acceptable answers:
Clean/neat/tidy
without holes
Not what you typically wear outside of work
[various clothing items also acceptable]
[etc...]
One way you can manage stress is learning to ____ for ____ when you need it.
What is "ask for help".
Where you can go if already know what you want to do and you want to spend less time in school. Especially if you want to work in culinary, automotive repair, HVAC, welding, plumbing, cosmetology, pharmacy technician, medical and dental assistants, etc.
What is trade school?
Other than one's name, __________ is an important component of an email signature.
Answers include:
Contact Info
Job Title
Other relevant information
"Please don't discuss that subject with me" is an example of setting a ___________.
What is boundary?
Bridgewater State, UMASS Amherst, and Framingham State are all examples of ____________.
What are Public Universities?
This goes at the end of a professional email and starts with one's name.
What is the email signature?
True or False: There are some people you shouldn't set boundaries with.
False! You can set boundaries with everyone.
Where you can go to save money while you figure out what you want to major in. You can get an Associate degree or program certificate here and then transfer to a public or private university if you choose to pursue a Bachelor degree.
What is Community College?
Bonus Question: Name one group historically discriminated against by implications of "professionalism".
Acceptable answers include:
Black people
People with disabilities
Immigrants
Trans people
LGBTQIA community in general
Women
[etc...]
Bonus Question: Name an app that you can use to help you manage stress.
[Various correct responses]
Bonus Question: Name a place you can make friends on a college campus.
Options:
Classes
Clubs & Organizations
Sports
Dorms
[etc... endless options]