College Vocabulary
Career Vocabulary
College Life
Career Types
Mystery Questions
100
What is a college "application?"
This is a document or series of documents you must complete to see if you will be accepted into a college.
100
If you are an economist, or study economics, then you are mostly studying what?
Money, Wealth, Finances
100

How many colleges & universities do you think are in BC? 25, 50, 100, or over 100?

There are at least 25 publicly funded institutions and about 10 private ones

100
If you make new styles of clothes then you studied:
Fashion Design
100

Did all the teachers at our school go to college?

Mostly!

200
What is a college "major?"
This is the subject or related to the subjects you study in college.
200
If your job is to design and make buildings then you studied:
Architect - Architecture
200

What kind of supports do colleges have for students with ADHD for example?

There are academic accommodation offices that help support these students. They can give you a quiet space to write tests or even extra time, depending on your learning needs.

200
If you learned how to use science and technology to build machines, engines, and other structures, then you studied:
Engineering
200

Before Matt was a teacher, what is a job that he has had?

Car sales, trades

300
What are college "dorms?"
This is a building/residence or place where students can live when they go to college.
300
If you design apps for the iPhone or Galaxy 6, then you probably studied:
Computer Programming
300
When you finish you Bachelor's Degree in college, that means you studied for how many years? 2, 4, or 6?
A Bachelor's Degree is 4 years of college.
300
If you performed in plays and studied how to act then your college major was:
Theater
300

Do you have to go to college in the country where you live?

No, but international tuition does cost more.

400
What are "extracurricular activities?"
These are other activities you can do other than your classes, such as playing a sport, being part of a club, and etc.
400
If you use science to gather evidence and information that can be used in courts for criminal trials then you studied:
Forensic Science
400

While you are in college, are you allowed to change your major, or area of study? Yes or No.

Yes, you are allowed to change your major during your time in college.

400

How many years of college and study do you need to become a doctor?

To become a doctor you need to study anywhere between 11-16 years, including 4 years of college, and 4 years in medical school.

400
What is tuition?

The amount that you need to pay to attend college classes

500
What is "financial aid?"
Financial aid is money you may receive from the government to help you pay for college.
500
If you scientifically studied the human mind and how this affects people's behaviors, then in college your major was:
Psychology
500
If you earned a Master's Degree, then how many years did you study in college?
For a Master's Degree you studied at least 5-6 years in college.
500

To become a lawyer, how many years of college study do you need?

A lawyer needs to complete 8 years of college education, including their Master's Degree.

500

What are two reasons to do a gap year?

Save money, take time to be sure of what you want to study, try new things, etc