30.LIS - American Universities

1. What is the main difference between "college" and "university" in the U.S.?

• They mean different things
• They are used interchangeably
• College is only for two-year programs
• University is for science majors only

2. Why is out-of-state tuition more expensive than in-state tuition?

• Because the government pays for it
• Because out-of-state students pay more than local residents
• Because students take fewer classes
• Because out-of-state students get free housing

3. What is the average cost of in-state tuition per year?

• 10000.0
• 25000.0
• 41000.0
• 50000.0

4. What is a student loan?

• Free money given to students
• Money borrowed from the government to pay for college
• A scholarship that doesn’t need to be repaid
• A discount on college tuition

5. What is one major downside of student loans?

• They must be repaid with interest
• They only cover textbooks
• They are only available to science students
• They must be paid before graduation

6. What does "choosing a major" mean in the U.S.?

• Deciding where to live
• Deciding what subject to study
• Deciding which sport to play
• Deciding what college to go to

7. When do most students choose their major in the U.S.?

• Before college
• During the last semester
• In their second year
• After graduation

8. What are the first two years of college mainly focused on?

• Major-related courses
• General education classes
• Internships
• Foreign languages only

9. What is a dorm?

• A student apartment on campus
• A type of college class
• A library for students
• A place where students buy food

10. What does "interest" mean in the phrase "pay interest on the loan"?

• Extra money paid in addition to the loan amount
• A discount on tuition
• A penalty for missing classes
• A scholarship