The Future

College

100

What is a 2 year degree called?

Associates Degree

200

True or false: You can have multiple majors in college.

True. You can also have minors. 

300

What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S.

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

400

What is it called when you change the college you're attending. 

A transfer

500

What is is called when you go to a different country for one semester while in college?

Study abroad

Career

100

This is the document you give to employers when you apply for a job.

Resume/cover letter

200

What is the discussion you have with a manager before getting hired? You might talk about your skills and strengths.

An interview

300

What is the difference between part-time and full-time work?

40 hours or more is usually full time. Usually only full-time workers receive benefits.

400

What is it called when you are paid the same amount of money biweekly/monthly, regardless of how many hours you worked?

A salary

500

This person can help lead and advise you on your career path.

Career coach or mentor

$$$

100

What's the difference between a loan and a grant?

A loan needs to be paid back. A grant does not.

200

List two expenses you might pay in college outside of tuition?

Room and board, books, printing, etc

300

This is the monthly payment you make when you own a home.

A mortgage

400

This is something you build by paying off debt in a timely fashion.

Credit

500

This is a fund set aside by your employer to be used during retirement.

401k

Word Problems

100

Fix the sentence: I will call him when we get their

I will call him when we get there.

200

Nikki has to pay $600 for rent, $150 for car insurance, and $375 for bills and groceries. She will make $1,200 this month. Does she have enough money?

Yes! Total expense is $1,125.

300

Fix the sentence: When we gonna get there im tired of riding in this car.

When are we going to get there? I’m tired of riding in this car.

400

How would you change this sentence? I went to the store but I forgot my list and I couldn't remember what to buy.

I went to the store but forgot my list, so I couldn't remember what to buy.

I went to the store, but I forgot my list, so I couldn't remember what to buy.

500

A car tank fills at 11.4 gallons. If the price for gas is $2.44/gallon, and the person only wants to pay $20. How many gallons will fill the tank?

8.2 gallons

Advanced Degrees

100

How many years does it take to become an MD (medical doctor)?

Between 8 and 12 years

200

How long do most master's degree take to complete?

2 years

300

How long does it usually take to complete a PhD?

4-6 years

400

What jobs usually require a PhD?

Professors/academia, high level research (sometimes)

500

What type of degree do lawyers have?

Lawyers receive a Juris Doctorate, which is a form of doctoral degree.