Daily Life - Picking A University (C0294)

A: I've never heard of AmLion College. Could you...
B: Of course sir, let me give you a brief overview. AmLion College is located in the center of New York city. The school covers a wide range of academic subjects; and eighty percent of the courses are transferable to other state universities. And, last year AmLion College was ranked number one in terms of graduate employment.
A: Interesting, and what about the tuition fees, then?
B: You'll be looking at somewhere around fifteen thousand US dollars per semester.
A: Okay, well.
B: And, did I mention our on-campus housing? Students can stay in our newly renovated dorms for as little as three thousand dollars per month!
A: Sounds good. Well. I'll just grab one of your flyers.
B: Sir, you got the wrong flyer. Sir, sir!

Key Vocabulary

overview a general review
wide range a variety
rank place something in a particular position
tuition school fee
semester one of two divisions of an academic year
dorm a room for student to sleep in
on-campus housing flats or apartments in school
flyer a small sheet that advertises a product

Supplementary Vocabulary

admission the right of entrance
fraternity a group of persons associated by or as if by ties of brotherhood.
spring break a school holiday, usually for a week, during March

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