College Terms
What do you have to fill out to be admitted to a college?
An Application
What are the apartment style rooms called that you live in on campus?
Dorms
How many years does a typical Associates Degree take to earn?
2
What are soft skills
These are skills like punctuality, team player, integrity, that make employers wants to hire you.
What is a first impression
An initial judgement by your employer on how you present yourself
What is the FAFSA?
It is an application to apply for financial aid
What is a student amenity?
Resources provided to make student living more enjoyable and comfortable
How many years does a typical Bachelors Degree take to earn?
4
What are hard skills
These are job specific skills you need to be successful. For example, changing the oil if you are a mechanic.
Explain how your appearance should look during an interview
Clean clothes, hair done, teeth brush, calm, confident etc
What is the highest level degree that you can earn?
PHD (Doctoral)
Give an example of a student amenity
Health and Wellness Center
Laundry Rooms
Game Rooms
Lounges
Etc
What degree comes after a Bachelors Degree?
Masters
When an employer wants to meet you and judge if you are a good fit for their company, they will ask for what?
An interview
What item should be completely turned off and put away during your interview
Cell phone
Who is the person in charge of creating and helping you build a schedule for graduation?
Academic Advisor
Are you allowed to drink alcohol in the dorms at UND if you are over 21?
No. The possession, consumption or presence of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited in all university residence halls.
What is the primary course of study called
Major
What form will you get from your employer to file taxes at the end of the year?
W2
If you are asked something in an interview and you don't know the answer, what should you do?
Be honest that you don't know but that you'll find out and get back to them. Then follow up.
What two degress fall under an "undergraduate degree?"
Associates and Bachelors
What does "RA" stand for and what do they do?
Resident Advisor is an upperclassman or graduate who live in the dorms to guide, support, and supervise peer residents.
How many credits do you need to take to be considered a full time student?
12 or more credits per semester
What piece of paper should you have ready to present to employers who want to hire you.
*Hint: something you build with your references, job history, contact information.
A resume
Interviewers are leally or ethically restricted from asking about these personal life details.
marital status, age, plans for child, nationality