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100

What is UConn's official mascot?

Jonathan the Husky

100

What is the capital of Vietnam?

Hanoi

100

Where can you go to receive medical/mental health help?

Medical: SHaW Hilda May

Mental Health: Arjona Building

Health Promotion: Wilson Hall

100

Who is the first US president?

George Washington

100

What animal is considered a national symbol of Australia?

Kangaroo

200

When was UConn founded?

1881

200

What is the capital of Canada?

Ottawa

200

What is the website you can use to apply for jobs on campus?

12Twenty

200

Which pop star, most well known for her song "Shake It Off, got engaged on August 26th, 2025?

Taylor Swift

200

Which U.S. landmark was a gift from France in 1886?

The Statue of Liberty

300

How many national championships has UConn's Women's Basketball Team won?

12 National Championships

300

What is capital of Singapore?

Singapore

300

Where can you get help for your resume/cover letter? Where is this office located?

Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills (Wilbur Cross, Second Floor)

300

What mischievous-looking charater from Pop Mart's The Monsters series is a collectible figure that became popular in 2025?

labubu

300

What is the world’s largest desert (not counting Antarctica)?

Sahara Desert: in North Africa

400

How many campuses does UConn have?

Five (Storrs, Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury, Avery Point)

400

What is the capital of New York?

Albany, NY

400

Where is the Dean of Students Office located?

Wilbur Cross building, First Floor

400

What is the 2023 film about a doll known for her signature pink style from Mattel which inspired a blockbuster movie?

Barbie

400

In which country are there more bicycles than people?

The Netherlands: Flat land + bike-friendly culture

500

How many countries are international students at UConn from in 2025?

102 countries

500

What is the capital of Egypt?

Cairo

500

What is the website called to report incidents and receive support?

500

Who discovered radioactivity and was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize?

Marie Curie

500

What is the official national animal of Scotland?

The Unicorn: represents strength and freedom