Post-Secondary
What type of school is KPU?
Polytechnic University
Courses at BCIT do not transfer to other colleges and universities in the province.
False. Many transfer! You must check at
www.BCTransferGuide.ca
What is stress?
- Stress is the emotional and physical strain caused by our response to the environment/outside world.
- The way our body reacts to change in our life.
What are the surveys on MyBluePrint that we completed in the "Who Am I" section?
Learning Style
Personality
Interests
Knowledge
Motivation
What is Ms. Wessa's favourite sport?
Field Hockey
What is an apprenticeship?
a trade program that leads to certification in a designated trade and allows you to earn money while you learn.
How long does it normally take a full-time student to complete a bachelor's degree?
four years
List 4 mental symptoms that can result because of stress
irritablity
hard to concentrate
excessively tired
trouble sleeping
anxiety
mood swings
withdrawal
What are the sections in the "Wheel of Life" ?
- growth - family - friends - school -
- grades - room - fun - health -
What is Ms. Wessa's favourite dessert?
Cheesecake
Specifically chocolate/peanut butter cheesecake
When can you become an apprentice?
While still in high school through the Secondary School Apprenticeship Program and earn up to 16 credits.
Name 2 colleges in BC
-Langara College
- Douglas College
- Camosun College
- Okanagan College
- Coast Mountain College
- North Island College
- Northen Lights College
- Vancouver Community College
What are the two types of Associate degrees?
Associate of Arts degree
Associate of Science degree
to earn: a student must complete 60 semester credits in a clearly defined program in first and second year university transfer courses. (these are awarded by colleges, universities and institutes)
List 4 physical effects stress can have on the body.
dry mouth
pounding heart
difficulty breathing
stomach upset
feeling ill
sweating palms
tension
headaches
What does Ms. Wessa always encourage in her classroom?
To talk to your peers!
Learn everyone's name!
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Institute of Indigenous Government (IIG)
Justice Institute of BC (JIBC)
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT)
Pacific Marine Training Campus of BCIT
Vancouver Film School
Name 5 Universities in BC
Capilano University | Columbia College
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Royal Roads University
Thompson Rivers
University of the Fraser Valley
UBC
UNBC
UVIC
SFU
VIU
What is the highest university degree that can be earned in most fields of study?
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
1) How long does it generally take to complete a masters degree?
2) There is a another name for these type of students
1) one to two years
2) graduate students
What 3 post-secondary institutions did Ms. Wessa attend?
Douglas College
UBC
What is the difference between academic programs or vocational, career and technical programs?
Academic programs -> degrees
Vocational, career and technical programs -> certificates or diplomas. (Teach skills for specific jobs)
What do these stand for:
LSAT
MCAT
Law School Admission Test
Medical School Admission Test
Give me an example of a SMART goal when the general goal is to be a "better runner".
Specific: I want to run a mile in a specific time frame.
Measurable: decreasing the time in ten-second incriments
Attainable: have the skills available to complete a mile first.
Relevant: goal has importance...make track team
Timely: will decrease her time by 20 secs in 6 months.
What were the presenters names from Stigma Free Society?
Samantha and Sunny
What was Ms. Wessa's first job?
(Bonus 50 points if you also guess how old/what grade)
McDonalds