University Life Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term 'alma mater' refer to?

• A university club

• A school someone graduated from

• A type of university degree

• A type of scholarship

In the United States, what is a first-year university student commonly called?

• Sophomore

• Junior

• Freshman

• Senior

What is the primary focus of your studies at university called?

• Core

• Elective

• Major

• Minor

What is a dormitory commonly shortened to?

• Dorm

• Suite

• Room

• Flat

What does the term 'commute' mean in the context of university life?

• Studying abroad

• Traveling from home to school

• Attending online classes

• Living on campus

What is the main difference between a lecture and a tutorial?

• Lectures are interactive, tutorials are not

• Lectures are larger, tutorials are smaller

• Tutorials are held online, lectures are not

• Tutorials are for graduate students only

What is the term for the money you pay to attend university?

• Scholarship

• Bursary

• Loan

• Tuition

What is a bursary?

• A set amount of money for students with financial difficulties

• A loan you repay after graduation

• A scholarship for academic excellence

• A fee for using university facilities

What is a scholarship typically awarded for?

• Financial need

• Community service

• Academic excellence

• Extracurricular activities

What is the term for borrowing money to pay for university, which must be repaid after graduation?

• Grant

• Loan

• Scholarship

• Bursary