Glossary
From academic, residence life, and financial aid terms to the Greek letters used by fraternities and sororities, life in college sometimes needs a little translation.
College Terms Defined: A-H
Life in college can sometimes seem to have a language all its own. From "alumnae" to "pedagogy," learn what each term (between A-H) means in the context of your college or university.
Life in college can sometimes seem to have a language all its own. From "alumnae" to "pedagogy," learn what each term (between A-H) means in the context of your college or university.
College Terms Defined: I-R
Life in college can sometimes seem to have a language all its own. From "alumnae" to "pedagogy," learn what each term (between I-R) means in the context of your college or university.
Life in college can sometimes seem to have a language all its own. From "alumnae" to "pedagogy," learn what each term (between I-R) means in the context of your college or university.
College Terms Defined: S-Z
Life in college can sometimes seem to have a language all its own. From "alumnae" to "pedagogy," learn what each term (between S-Z) means in the context of your college or university.
Life in college can sometimes seem to have a language all its own. From "alumnae" to "pedagogy," learn what each term (between S-Z) means in the context of your college or university.
Academic Lingo
TA, GI, GSI, GSA, GA . . . sometimes, the academic lingo on a college campus can seem like alphabet soup! Learn the definitions for the most common academic terms, abbreviations, and acronyms.
TA, GI, GSI, GSA, GA . . . sometimes, the academic lingo on a college campus can seem like alphabet soup! Learn the definitions for the most common academic terms, abbreviations, and acronyms.
Financial Aid Terms
The terminology used when discussing financial aid can sometimes feel overwhelming (work study? work award?). Learn what each term means and, more importantly, what they mean for your financial future.
The terminology used when discussing financial aid can sometimes feel overwhelming (work study? work award?). Learn what each term means and, more importantly, what they mean for your financial future.
Residence Life Lingo
It's hard enough to learn the names of everyone living in your hall (or even on your floor), much less the meanings behind all of the acronyms posted on people's doors. Read this quick tip sheet to help you learn what means what, who is who, and how it all fits together.
It's hard enough to learn the names of everyone living in your hall (or even on your floor), much less the meanings behind all of the acronyms posted on people's doors. Read this quick tip sheet to help you learn what means what, who is who, and how it all fits together.
A Glossary of College Greek Letters
With all of the Greek letters used in college fraternities and sororities, it can be hard to tell them apart.
With all of the Greek letters used in college fraternities and sororities, it can be hard to tell them apart.