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apprenticeships are funded B.A. B.S. degree facilities majored master’s minor Ph.D. stands for terminology transfer

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Lars: Tina, I'm trying to fill out this job application, and they want to know about my educational history. It's a little confusing because I don't understand the __________ they are using. I do not really know much about the American educational system. 

Tina: In America, all students study the same thing until they are around 18. After high school, students have the choice to start working or to go to college. 

Lars: What is the difference between a college and a university?

Tina: In the U.S., there isn't a big difference between the two. Colleges tend to be smaller schools, and universities are usually larger schools with more __________; however, we often use these words interchangeably.

Lars: Can Americans do ____________ to prepare themselves for their future careers? Many people do that kind of job training in my country.

Tina: That's not very common in the United States. Americans usually learn on the job; however, some junior colleges offer shorter, more practical career training programs.

Lars: What are junior colleges? 

Tina: Colleges and universities in the United States are extremely expensive. Even schools which __________ by the government can cost thousands of dollars a year. Most states have created junior colleges, which are inexpensive schools where students can complete the first two years of their education. Afterwards, students can _________ to a four-year college or university to complete their bachelor's ________. And, as I mentioned, they provide career training and continuing education courses.