SWACUHO/Region (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mexico)
What does SWACUHO stand for?
SouthWest Association of College and University Housing Officers
What does RA stand for in residence life?
Resident Assistant (or Resident Advisor)
What fuel powered the earliest trains in the 1800s?
Coal/Steam
What streaming service is known for its original series like Stranger Things and Wednesday?
Netflix
What do we call the process of students moving into their residence halls at the start of the year?
Move-in
Which SWACUHO state is known as "The Natural State"?
Arkansas
What leadership quality involves being able to understand and share the feelings of others?
Empathy
What sound does a train traditionally make as a warning?
Whistle or horn
What 2023 film about a fashion doll became the highest-grossing film of the year?
Barbie
What is a common term for a student's roommate?
Roommate or suitemate
What major river forms part of the border between Texas and Mexico?
Rio Grande
In conflict resolution, what communication technique involves repeating back what someone said to ensure understanding?
Active listening or paraphrasing
What Japanese high-speed train network is known for its punctuality and speed?
Shinkansen (or Bullet Train)
Which artist holds the record for most Grammy wins of all time as of 2024?
Beyoncé
What type of campus housing option allows students to cook their own meals?
Apartment-style housing (or suite-style with kitchen)
In what year was SWACUHO founded?
1953
What is the term for the ability to bounce back from challenges and adapt to difficult situations?
Resilience
What type of braking system uses compressed air to stop trains and was invented by George Westinghouse?
Air brake (or Westinghouse air brake)
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what are the six Infinity Stones?
Space, Mind, Reality, Power, Time, and Soul
What document outlines the agreement between roommates about shared space expectations?
Roommate agreement (or roommate contract)
Which Mexican state directly borders Texas and is home to the city of Monterrey?
Nuevo León
What leadership theory, developed by Robert Greenleaf, emphasizes putting the needs of others first and helping people develop?
Servant Leadership Theory
What is the world's longest railway line, spanning nearly 6,000 miles across Russia?
Trans-Siberian Railway
What year did the original iPhone release, revolutionizing smartphones?
2007
What duty system requires RAs to be available to respond to emergencies in the building during specified times?
On-call duty (or duty rotation)