Nouns
Advisor
noun: advisor
To address
To speak to (a person or an assembly), typically in a formal way.
"she addressed an audience of the most important Shawnee chiefs"
Similar: Talk to, speak to
Valuable
adjective
Similar: expensive, important, costly
Have a full plate
"Having a full plate" is an informal idiom meaning to have a lot of important work or responsibilities to deal with.
"Taking university courses this Fall means I'm going to have a full plate."
Similar: To be busy, To have a lot to do
Hands-on
"Hands-on" can be replaced by a variety of synonyms, each with slightly different nuances.
"I am excited for the hands-on experience I will get in this program."
Similar: practical, active, practicum.
Requirement
noun
"applicants must satisfy the normal entry requirements"
Similar: need, necessary
To deal with
to take action or handle a situation.
Similar: manage, take care
In-depth
in great detail; comprehensively and thoroughly.
"The students completed an in-depth study."
Similar: Completely, thoroughly, fully
Pack a big punch
"To pack a big punch" is an idiom that means to have a strong, forceful, or impressive effect.
"His speech packed a big punch!"
Similar: a strong, forceful, or impressive effect.
To come across
To meet or find someone or something by chance.
Similar: find, encounter, run into
Practicum
Similar: internship, apprenticeship, practical
To recruit
To enroll someone as a member or worker in an organization or as a supporter of a cause.
"There are plans to recruit more staff later this year."
Similar: hire, enroll
Upcoming
adjective
Similar: Happening soon, approaching
To lean towards something
"To lean towards something" means to be interested in something and be likely to do a particular activity. "
"I am leaning towards taking college courses this Fall."
Similar: seriously thinking about, considering, interested in
Accommodation
A place to stay or live.
Similar: arrangement, living situation, lodging.
Facility
noun
a place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose. "cooking facilities"
Similar: Space, place
To order someone around
To tell someone what to do repeatedly in a way that is annoying or forceful, often implying a bossy or controlling attitude.
Similar: dictate, control
Overwhelming
adjective: overwhelming
Similar: massive, huge
Right up my alley
"Right up my alley" means something that is well suited to one's tastes, interests, or abilities.
"That college offers classes that are right up my alley."
Similar: My interest, My cup of tea
Extra-curricular
(of an activity at a school or college) pursued in addition to the normal course of study. Not part of the regular curriculum.
Similar: "non-academic", "after-school", "out-of-school"
Errands
noun
a short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, especially on someone else's behalf.
Similar: Tasks, Jobs, Chores
To vary
To change in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class.
"The items vary in price."
Similar: Fluctuate, differ, range, diversify, change
Vibrant
adjective
Similar: brilliant, bright, lively, energetic, striking.
Up to par
"Up to par" generally means satisfactory, meeting the expected standard, or adequate.
"She was checking to see if his work was up to par."
Similar: satisfactory, acceptable
Be a bit rusty
"Being a bit rusty" means someone is not as skilled or knowledgeable at something as they once were, typically because they haven't practiced or used that skill or knowledge recently.
"My dancing is a bit rusty. I haven't practiced in 10 years."
Similar: Out of practice, not as sharp, a bit slow.