School Life in America
What time does a typical school day start and end in American schools?
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
What is the typical duration of a university class that meets twice a week?
1 hour and 15 minutes
What is the most popular team sport in the United States?
American Football
Name one common extracurricular activity in American schools and universities.
Sports
What is the average attendance for home football games at American colleges?
30,000-70,000 people
Name the three main stages of American schooling before college.
Elementary school, middle school, and high school
What type of extracurricular activity is common for university students and involves giving back to the community?
Volunteering
How many people watched the Super Bowl in 2010?
152 million people
What type of club might a high school student join to practice music?
Band or choir
Which indoor sporting event is the most watched in the U.S.?
NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship
What is the name of the event held before a sports game to build school spirit?
Pep rally
Name one reason why creating a routine is essential for university success.
To balance classes, extracurricular activities, homework, and possibly a job
What is the second most popular team sport in America?
Baseball
What extracurricular activity is often emphasized as a way to meet new people at university?
Clubs and organizations
Approximately how many people in the U.S. play tennis?
23.6 million people
What is a formal high school dance usually held in the spring semester for juniors and seniors?
Prom
What is a key leadership opportunity that university students can participate in?
Organizing or attending campus events.
What is the name of the men's college basketball championship in America?
NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship
How many hours of volunteering did I mention completing in university?
Over 500 hours!
What sport is considered the fourth most popular in the U.S., behind American football, basketball, and baseball?
Soccer
List three after-school activities common in American high schools.
Sports, band, and drama club
Where can university students typically find food on campus?
Dining halls or other restaurants on campus
What sporting event significantly boosted soccer’s popularity in the U.S.?
FIFA World Cup
What skill do leadership opportunities in university typically help students develop?
Event planning and helping others
What is unique about volleyball in U.S. schools and colleges?
It is popular with both male and female participants, and most schools have female volleyball teams.