The Office - Interview Skills 3 - Education Background (C0241)

Mr. Parsons:

Now, if I look here I see that you completed a BA in English?

Rebecca:

Yes, that's right. After graduating from high school in New York I attended York University in the UK. My major was English, and my minor was business studies . I completed my BA in 2004.

Mr. Parsons:

Yes, I'm pleased to see that you also got a distinction.

Rebecca:

Yes that's right. I've always enjoyed studying. My friends say I'm a bit of a bookworm, but my father always pushed us to succeed academically.

Mr. Parsons:

Well, it looks like his encouragement paid off Rebecca. So how about extra-curricular activities at University

Rebecca:

Well I've always been keen on on writing, so I became the editor for the University student magazine, which I really loved. Also I volunteered for a group called Shelter, to help the homeless in York.

Mr. Parsons:

What did that involve?

Rebecca:

Providing warm meals and shelter, especially in the winter months . I found it really fulfilling to be part of that group .

Mr. Parsons:

I'm sure. Okay, now let's move on to your work experience, shall we?

Rebecca:

Yes, okay.

Key Vocabulary

BA

bachelor of arts

major

the main subject studied in a college

minor

a second subject studied in a college

distinction

excellence

bookworm

a person who likes reading and studying

pay off

to effect positively

extra-curricular

extra activities

keen on

willing or eager to do something

volunteer

want to do something without being forced or pay

involve

contain

fulfilling

full of happiness and satisfaction

push sb.

to encourage or persuade (someone) to do something

Supplementary Vocabulary

validictorian

a distinction given to the top graduate

admiration

to have respect for a person

over achiever

a person who strives to be the best

honors

a distinction given when graduating with high marks

class ring

a ring signifying the school and year graduated

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