What is a college 'major'?
AnswerThe main subject a student specializes in
A major is the primary field of study a student's degree focuses on.
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The basics
In US colleges, what is a 'freshman'?
AnswerA first-year student
Freshman is the traditional US term for a first-year student.
Going deeper
Which is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States?
AnswerHarvard
Harvard was founded in 1636, before William & Mary (1693) and Yale (1701).
In the US, what is the FAFSA used for?
AnswerApplying for federal student financial aid
FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
In STEM, what does the 'S' stand for?
AnswerScience
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Expert level
The University of Bologna, often called the oldest university in continuous operation, dates to which year?
Answer1088
Bologna's traditional founding date is 1088.
The US Morrill Act of 1862 led to the creation of which type of institution?
AnswerLand-grant colleges
The Morrill Act granted federal land to states to fund colleges in agriculture and mechanic arts.
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