COLLEGE NAME
DO YOU KNOW THE LINGO?
NAME THAT CAREER
MAJORS & PROGRAMS
100

An example of a public state college in New York is: (Hint: The name begins with "S.U.N.Y.")     

What is:

Some examples: S.U.N.Y. Geneseo, S.U.N.Y. New Paltz, S.U.N.Y. Farmingdale, S.U.N.Y. Binghamton University, S.U.N.Y. Oneonta, S.U.N.Y. Old Westbury, S.U.N.Y. Plattsburgh.

100

A specific subject area that college students specialize in is called this. 

What is a major. 

100

I studied for many years to get a job working in a school.  I teach lessons and help young people learn new things.  

What is a teacher. 

100

If you study Culinary Arts, you can work as a...

What is a Chef. 

200

This two-year, community college is less than 5 miles away from our school building. 

What is Nassau Community College.

200

G.P.A. stands for this. 

What is Grade Point Average (The average of a student’s final grades in all their courses). 

200

I drive an ambulance and provide immediate medical care to critically ill and/or injured patients.

Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.)

200

If you want to work as a Game Designer or a Graphic Artist, your major should be this. 

What is Computer Science, Computer Animation, Digital Art or Graphic Design.  

300

This university has a one of the largest football stadiums in the country. It is home to the Michigan Wolverines.

What is the University of Michigan. 

300

An official record of all courses and grades is called this. 


What is a transcript. 

300

I've always been interested in solving crimes. I have a degree in Criminal Justice.  I can often be found helping people in the community, but sometimes I need to arrest suspects.   

 

What is a Police Officer or a Detective.  

300

A major in this area of study involves playing a particular instrument (example: trombone, voice, piano, violin). 




What is Music. 

400

"S.U.N.Y." is an abbreviation for this.   


What is State University of New York.  

400

A large building divided up into many rooms where college students live, often with a roommate or two, is called this. 


What is a dormitory (or simply a “dorm").

400

I travel constantly, flying commercial aircrafts for scheduled passenger flights. 



What is a pilot. 

400

The major that focuses on the human mind and behavior is called this. 

What is Psychology. 

500

This is  the oldest, most prestigious university, It has produced more U.S. Presidents than any other Ivy League school. 


What is Harvard. 

500

A financial award for a student to attend college.  

 

What a scholarship.  

500

I studied Automotive Technology at GC TECH/Nassau BOCES. I have a great career fixing antique cars. 


What is a Mechanic.

500

True of False: 

One-third of all U.S. college students switch their majors before earning a degree. 

True

600

A student in their first year of a four-year, undergraduate college is called this.  

What is a freshman.

600

I am a licensed R.N. In addition to administering medications and treatments, I provide emotional support to sick patients.

What is a Nurse. 

600

Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Finance and Management are areas of study in this major.  




  

What is Business.    

700

After completing four years of college, students can earn this degree. 

What is a bachelor's degree.