What things are important to you in choosing a university program? Here are some ideas. Pick the top five points and discuss them with a partner.
cost
types of majors and degrees
reputation of programs
quality of teachers
location
activities and campus environment
campus facilities
financial aid opportunities
admission rate
graduation rate
job placement results
Listening Exercise
Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to each question or statement. Then, review the script to this listening activity at the bottom of the page.
(You hear) ____________.
What Sarah's your major?
(You hear) ____________.
How many credits are you talking?
(You hear) ____________.
This class is really difficult.
(You hear) ____________.
The final test is going to be next Friday.
(You hear) ____________.
When are you going to enroll in classes?
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Post-Listening Exercise
Discuss what you want to study at a college or university and what kind of job you want to have in the future? If you have already graduated from college, then describe your choice of schools and share your experiences as a student there.
Listening Script
(Correct choice in underlined.)
What Sarah’s your major? >>> A. She really like school. OR B.She’s studying Spanish.
How many credits are you talking? >>> A. About 16 credits right now. OR B. I need 10 more credits to graduate.
This class is really difficult. >>>> A. Oh, how come? OR B. When is your class?
The final test is going to be next Friday. >>> A. That’s good to know. OR B. Yes, it was very short.
When are you going to enroll in classes? >>>> A. I dropped classes last week. OR B. I’m going to register next week.