College Lingo
The area of focus you study and graduate with a degree in.
Major
How long does it take to complete an Associates Degree?
2 Years
Can you change your career path while in high school?
Yes and you may change your career anytime in your life.
What career explores an investigation of a murder and it's evidence?
Criminologist
What is the Mascot for Texas Tech?
Red Raider
A secondary set of courses that often complements your major
Minor
How long does it take to get a Bachelors degree?
4 Years
What does it mean to be 'career-ready'?
Having the skills and abilities to succeed in a job and manage your career throughout your life.
What Blue Collar Career requires working with your hands and building cabinets?
Carpenter
What is the name of the Longhorn for the University of Texas?
Bevo
The number of credits needed to be a full-time college student.
FULL-Time Student takes -12+ credit hours
PART-Time Student takes less than 12 credit hours
What do you live in when attending a college away from home?
Dormitory (Dorm)
Why are deadlines helpful when you make your plan?
Deadlines help you stick to your plan.
What is another name for entrepreneur?
Small Business Owner
Why do Colleges have a mascot?
Schools have mascots to build a sense of shared identity, foster school spirit and unity, and create engaging experiences for students, faculty, and the community.
Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?
Syllabus
The word for the amount of money a college/university is charging you for your classes
Tuition
Which is the best way to achieve a large goal, such as becoming wealthy?
Break it down into smaller goals.
I like to draw and create cartoons characters what career can I have?
Comic Artist
Which posture best shows that a person is actively listening?
Sitting up straight
Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed?
Advisor or Counselor
When someone goes to a job interview what should they wear?
Professional Dress
What is a student pursuing an associate degree or a bachelor's degree at a college or university after completing high school
Undergraduate
My job is in the medical field, but I am not a doctor. I can see inside a body.
Cat Scan Technologist
RANDOM: What is a concise, one to two-page document summarizing a person's skills, work experience, education, and accomplishments, used to present their qualifications to potential employers for a job application.
Resume