Terminology for University Students
What is the name of the small class students go to each week, to engage in discussions about weekly content and learning with others from their degree?
Tutorial
What is the name of the Monsters Inc. sequel that takes place on a College campus?
Monsters University
Do students have to pay for their degree as they go?
No. Students can apply for HECS in which the government pays for them and students pay them back once they are earning a certain salary.
True or False: You have no say in how your university timetable is set out.
False.
True or False: TAFEs offer degrees that are less qualified than university degrees.
False.
TAFEs offer some of the same levels of degrees as universities (diplomas and bachelors), as well as more hands on degrees (traineeships and apprenticeships).
What is closer to a traditional class, a lecture or a tutorial?
Tutorial
The Social Network is a movie set at Harvard University about one of the students' creation of FaceBook. What is his name?
Mark Zuckerberg
What is a scholarship?
A financial grant that is awarded to students who apply and meet a certain criterion (e.g., hardships, academic merit, community involvement). It can be money to be used towards study, travel, accommodation or unspecified.
True or False: You will have to spend the same amount of time at university per week as you do at school.
False.
True or False: The only after school education options are TAFE or university.
False.
There are a number of colleges that offer more specialised degrees and courses (e.g. film and media schools, hotel colleges, etc.).
What is the name for the work experience students complete in some degrees?
Placement/Prac
In Legally Blonde, what does Elle Woods study at Harvard?
Law
What is the difference between a conditional and unconditional offer?
A conditional offer depends on students meeting certain conditions (e.g. a certain ATAR).
An unconditional offer is guaranteed and students do not have to meet any requirements.
True or False: Every university has a number of clubs and sports teams students can join.
True.
What takes longer, Apprenticeships or Traineeships?
Apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships take 3-4 years, traineeships take 1-3.