Terminology
Name of a “pre-required” class you need to have already taken beforehand.
Prerequisite
A type of loan specific to those borrowing money for post secondary education.
Student loan
What educational path, diploma or degree, is required to be an engineer?
Bachelor's degree of engineering (of applied science in UBC)
A job _____, is public advertisement used by employers to hire someone.
Job posting/ad/listing
What does "Kitimat" mean?
People of the Snow
What is one word used to describe work experience completed while in school?
Practicum, Co-op, Internship, Apprenticeship or other
Money given to a student, academic or merit based.
Scholarship
Which of the following is not considered an engineering discipline: mechanical, software, lumber, biomedical, chemical, and electrical
Lumber engineer
Event where employers try to recruit prospective job seekers. Called a job/career _____
Job Fair
What is the rainiest city in Canada?
Prince Rupert
What is the term used to describe a foundational multi-year university program.
Bachelor's degree
Money given to a student that also considers financial need.
Bursary
What kind of engineering involves designing bridges, roads, and utility services?
Civil Engineering
Contact information for a person who can vouch for your work ethic and skills.
Reference
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
the Pacific Ocean
The category of schooling after a Bachelor’s degree, including law school, med school, masters, doctorate etc
Graduate/Grad school
Type of scholarship specific to students starting at a new institution.
Entrance scholarship
Category of engineers that design cars, industrial equipment, and HVAC systems.
Mechanical engineers
Term for a meeting to see if a job candidate is qualified for a certain position.
Job interview
The hydro dams that generate the electricity that power Rio Tinto are located where?
Kemano
The type of diploma you receive after you graduate highschool.
Dogwood diploma
Cost charged from educational institution, aka cost of schooling.
Tuition
Term used to describe experts in a specialized field who are outsourced to work on projects.
Consultants
A written letter to a potential employer that describes who you are and why you be a good candidate for a job.
Cover letter
What is the mountain range surrounding our valley called?
The Coast Mountains