College Life
Career Types
Career Vocabulary
Not College
Guess That Philly College
100

This is the name of your specialization that you choose & study while at a College or University: 

What is a major? 

100

These professionals go through intense physical training to be able to save people from burning buildings, and sometimes a cat in a tree: 

What is a Firefighter? 

100

An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.

What is a Career? 

100

This is the other type of post-secondary institution, where you can earn a certificate in a specific skill. These programs are typically very hands on. 

What is Trade School? 

100

This college has several locations across Philadelphia, their main campus is located on Spring Garden Street and they offer 2-year degree programs. 

What is the Community College of Philadelphia? 

200

This is the type of degree you get after completing a 2-year program: 

What is an Associates Degree? 

200

These professionals consider themselves "helpers" and do a lot for their clients, they are also very passionate about mental health: 

What is a Professional Counselor/Social Worker? 

200

Many professionals receive this fixed amount of money throughout a period of time (often a year): 

What is a salary? 

200

Receiving this opens up many more pathways and opportunities than not receiving it: 

What is a high school diploma? 

200

This private school call themselves the 'Explorers' and is located in North Philadelphia, their colors are Blue & Yellow. 

What is LaSalle University? 

300

This is the name of the test student's take before they begin applying for college: 

What is the SAT or ACT? 

300

These professionals are considered "Heroes" of the Covid-19 pandemic, they received rounds of applause for their long tireless work in major cities across the world: 

What is a nurse/doctor/medical professional? 
300

One who organizes and manages a business or enterprise; often selling a product or service: 

What is an Entrepreneur? 

300

This interesting career does not require a degree (but encourages one) and allows you to travel around the world: 

What is a Flight Attendant? 

300

This school is located right off of Broad Street in North Philadelphia, it offers on campus housing and also has a hospital. Its colors are White & Cherry. 

What is Temple University? 

400

This is the type of degree you get after completing a 4-year program: 

What is a Bachelors? 

400

These professionals work with the design, building, and use of engines, machines and structures in their workplace: 

What is an Engineer? 

400

When you first enter the work-force this is the kind of job you will be looking for: 

What is Entry-Level? 

400

Air Force and Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Army and Army Reserve, Army National Guard, Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve, Navy and Navy Reserve, Space Force...

What are the Branches of the Military? 
400

This private university is located in West Philadelphia (born & raised) and calls themselves the Dragons. Their colors are blue & white. 

What is Drexel University? 

500

This is the application & paperwork you complete to find out if you qualify for $$$ to pay for college: 

What is the FAFSA? 

500

This fast-growing profession emerged in the technology age, and primarily focuses on the operation of computers: 

What is a Computer Programmer? 

500

Mastery of a skill that can be used in a variety of occupations:

What is a Transferable Skill? 

500

This specific trade is in high demand for 2021: 

What is a Wind Turbine Technician? 

500

This private university located in West Philadelphia has a mascot who is never allowed to stop flapping it's wings, their colors are Grey & Crimson. 

What is St. Joseph's University?