College Vocabulary
What does "GPA" stand for?
What is grade point average
A document created by an individual that details their background, skills and abilities.
What is a resume.
Before he was Captain America, what occupation/career field was Steve Rogers in?
What is the military
trained to gather, analyze and report on news and current events.
What is a journalist (or reporter)
Which Iowa football rival team does the "Floyd of Rosedale" refer to?
What is Minnesota
These UI people help you explore interests, skills, strengths and values to discover what you may want to do after graduation and develop a plan to help you get there.
What is a Career Coach
A discussion or conversation between a potential employer and a candidate.
What is an interview
True or False: once you start on a career pathway, you cannot change directions.
False. You can always make changes to your career based on interests and life events.
treat, observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients. They work alongside doctors when it comes to treatment plans and exams.
What is a nurse?
In which building and on which floor does Iowa's Career Center live?
What is 3rd floor Pomerantz
This is the subject or related to the subjects you study in college.
What is a college "Major"
Hourly: Paid a set amount per hour for time worked
Salary: Fixed compensation for labor or services over a span of time (typically a year)
What is the difference between hourly pay and salary pay.
True or False: there's only one career associated with any chosen major at the University of Iowa
False. There are many career opportunities associated with every major.
Name as many careers as you can that start with the letters "R", "M", or "S"
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These are activities you can do other than your classes; such as playing a sport, being part of a club, and joining a student org.
What are extra curricular activities
Students can upload their resume, register for internships, sign up for mock interviews, search for jobs and apply to and schedule on-campus interviews on this website:
What is Handshake
This occurs when an employee advances to a position that is at a higher level of skill or experience. Usually with an increase in pay.
What is a promotion
gathers, cleans, and studies data sets to help solve programs.
What is a Data Analyst
This is the cost to attend a college or institution for an established period of time. Billed by the semester at Iowa.
What is "tuition"
A job/position (sometimes unpaid) that you complete in order to get hands-on training for a specific job.
What is an internship
This is the average salary amount for Iowa undergraduates over the last 3 years.
What is $50,000
This specialist strives for a cleaner environment by using biology, soil science, and chemistry.
What is an environmental engineer
Name the 5 branches of the military
What is the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines and BONUS: Space Force