College
What is the difference between a college and a university?
A college is usually a 2 year degree and a university is 4 or more. Also, a university is made up of different colleges.
What is a lease agreement?
a legally binding contract between a landlord (lessor) and a tenant (lessee) for renting property
This system makes sure you are never alone.
The Buddy System
How do you know when to put air in your tires?
Signal on your dash, tires look flat, car drives funny, there has been extreme weather.
How often should you change your house air filter?
Monthly is ideal
What are the 2 local colleges that students in our area attend?
Florida Gateway Community College and Santa Fe College.
What documents do you need to open a checking account?
proof of identity, social security card, proof of address and a pay check stub for direct deposit
What are blue light poles on college campuses for?
To directly call campus security.
What is a 80/10/10 budget
80% for living expenses, 10% for savings/investing, and 10% for giving (charity/tithes)
How often should you empty the lint trap in your dryer and what happens if you don't?
Every use. Lint build up can cause a fire.
What is the financial form that all college students MUST fill out for scholarships, loans and grants?
FAFSA (Federal Application for Student Assistance)
What paper work do I need to fill out to get married?
a marriage license, requiring government-issued photo ID (like a passport or driver's license) and proof of age (often a birth certificate) for both partners, plus your Social Security number; if previously married, you'll need a divorce decree or death certificate to show the prior marriage ended
If you need to go to the restroom at a party or bar, what should you do with your drink?
Finish all of it, cover it and have a friend hold it or take it with you.
What is the first step in moving to another state?
Research the cost of living. This includes learning about things like state and ad valorem taxes.
How often should you deep clean your kitchen appliances (including the clothes and dish washers)?
Monthly
When are application deadlines?
Varying depending on the school and programs.
How do I know how much I can afford in rent?
Your rent should be no more than 30% of your income.
When walking to your car, where you should you look before you get in?
The area around your car, under the car and in the back seat.
What are the first 3 things you have to do to build a house?
Buy land, get a mortgage and find a builder
When you rent, is the electricity and internet included?
Usually not.
Can you get into a university, but not into the program at the college you choose?
Yes! And, when you are applying to any school, make sure you know what you need for everything.
When you want to move out of an apartment, what do you have to do?
Inform the leasing office and get a moving check out packet.
What personal information should you give an Uber/Lyft driver?
The address that they are dropping you at and nothing else.
If you get divorced, and have changed your last name to your spouses, what happens to your legal name after the divorce?
It stays the same. Even if you get re-married or legally change it to another last name, the married name is always there.
What are amenities? (These are usually listed on apartment web pages)
Luxuries: gym, internet, BBQ area, pool/hot tub, WIF, trash, dish washer