Student Life 101
Here’s a breakdown of useful terms, words, and phrases you’ll need to know as a college student:
Campus (or Student) Center: a central building on campus that often houses student lounges, dining areas, and event spaces
Disability (or Support) Services: a campus office that provides accommodations and support services for students with disabilities
Intramurals: sports competitions played between teams from the same college or university
Learning (or Tutoring) Center: a location for peer tutoring and help
Office Hours: times outside of class that professors set aside to meet with students
Registration: selecting your courses for the semester
Rush Week: the period when fraternities and sororities hold events to recruit new members
TA (Teaching Assistant): a graduate student helping professors with teaching duties
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