Uni? College? Trades ?
This pathway is known for big lectures, research, and assignments
What is University ?
These awards don’t need to be paid back and depend on marks or leadership.
What are scholarships?
In post-secondary, this is a major difference from high school, you're in charge of your own learning.
What is accountability?
These special drop-in times are when you can ask questions or get help with assignments.
What is office hours ?
This word describes how many students feel at first.
What is overwhelmed ?
If you like actually doing things, fixing things, or building things instead of writing 10-page essays about them, this is your best option.
What are trades?
This Ontario program gives grants and loan as long as you apply before the deadline actually passes.
What is OSAP?
This document tells you every assignment, deadline, exam date, and how not to get charged with plagiarism.
What is syllabus?
University/college profs won’t remind you about deadlines. That’s on you, also known as this.
What is taking responsibility?
To succeed, students must use discipline, accountability, and this time-based skill.
What is Time Management?
In this type of school, classes can have 200–500 students all trying to see one tiny PowerPoint screen.
What is University ?
Name one of the “big 5” costs you must budget for (like tuition or housing).
What is tuition / books / food / housing / transportation?
Skipping class isn’t the same as high school. Some courses even require this when arriving or leaving.
What is signing in or signing out?
Professors actually like when students use this communication method instead of panicking silently.
What is emailing or asking questions?
Unlike high school, professors expect this from you before class even starts.
What is independent studying or preparation?
This type of institution gives diplomas/certificates and focuses on practical skills.
What is College?
You start paying OSAP loans back this long after you finish school.
What is 6 Months ?
Professors won’t do this if you miss a class even if you email them saying, “Can you explain everything?”
What is reteach the material?
This explains exactly how your grade is calculated unless you ignore it until midterms.
What is the grading breakdown in the syllabus?
These can include tutoring center, writing center, mental health supports, and student services.
What are campus supports?
Experts say you should choose your post-secondary path based not on pressure but on these two things.
What are your learning style and long-term goals?
This tool is essential for keeping your spending under control each month (and avoiding broke surprises).
What is a Budget?
Putting your whole semester schedule into this tool can save your GPA.
What is planner / calendar?
Some classes include marks for this type of in-class engagement.
What is participation?
Students who succeed tend to build strong habits early: like asking for help, setting schedules, and this essential life skill
What is self discipline?