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Global View - College Life (C0353)

A: Hey, Jordan, is that you? Long time no see!

B: Oh, hey, no kidding! I haven’t seen you since orientation three months ago! So how’ve you been?

Settling into college life OK?

A: Yeah, I think so! I pledged Phi Iota Alpha, so I’m

living atthe frat house now.

B: Oh, so you’re a frat boy now, huh?

A: Yeah, yeah, I know, it’s totally cliche, but really, ´

I think it’s been a good decision. I’ve got a lot

of support and good suggestions from the guys.

What about you? What have you been up to?

B: Not much. I’m still living at home and commuting

to school. I ended up dropping that metalworking class I was so excited about. It just wasn’t as

interesting as I’d hoped. The guidance counselor

suggested that I focus on my prerequisite courses

so that I can make sure the credits count.

A: That sounds smart. . . but kind of boring.

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c 2011 Praxis Language Ltd.B: Yeah, it is, a little bit. I joined the Great Outdoors

Club, though, which has been a lot of fun. We’ve

gone on two camping trips already, and I’ve made

some good friends.

A: That’s cool. Hey, so have you decided on your

major yet?

B: Definitely pre-med. What about you?

A: I still have no clue. . . but we don’t have to declare

a major ‘til our sophomore year, so I’ve got time!

Oops, I’m late for class. Gotta run!

B: OK, take care! Hey, nice running into you!

A: Yeah, you too!

Key Vocabulary

Long

time no

see

V phrase used to express

that you haven’t seen

someone in a very long

time

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c 2011 Praxis Language Ltd.orientation N a class where instructions are given on the

first day at school

settle

into

V to become accustomed

to one’s new surroundings

frat

house

N Fraternity house, place

where members of a fraternity live and socialize

frat boy N a term used to call people that are part of a

fraternity

drop V to quit or not continue

a class

credit N academic mark

major N the specific focus of

your undergraduate

program

Supplementary Vocabulary

gap year N A temporary one year

absence from university

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c 2011 Praxis Language Ltd.thesis N A dissertation advancing an original point of

view as a result of research

minor N secondary course of

study

pre-law N any course of study

taken by an undergraduate in preparation for

study at a law school

freshman N a first year student in

high school or university

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