🎓 General Questions (Perguntas gerais)
- What university do you go to?
- What are you studying?
- Why did you choose your major?
- How do you like your university so far?
- What are the best and worst things about university life?
Academic Life (Vida acadêmica)
- What’s your favorite subject? Why?
- How do you prepare for exams?
- Do you prefer studying alone or in a group? Why?
- How do you manage your time between classes and personal life?
- What’s the hardest subject you’ve ever studied?
Campus Life (Vida no campus)
- What’s your favorite place on campus?
- Do you live in a dormitory or at home?
- What’s the cafeteria food like at your university?
- What kind of facilities does your university offer (gym, library, etc.)?
- What events or activities are common at your university?
Professors and Classes (Professores e aulas)
- Do you have a favorite professor? Why?
- What’s your usual class schedule like?
- Do you prefer online or in-person classes? Why?
- How do you take notes during lectures?
- Have you ever had a difficult professor? How did you deal with it?
Social Life (Vida social na universidade)
- Have you made a lot of friends at university?
- What do students do for fun at your university?
- Are you part of any clubs or organizations?
- Do you attend university parties or social gatherings?
- How do you balance your studies and social life?
🎓 Choosing a University Major
Emma: Hey, Jake! Have you decided what major you’re going to choose?
Jake: Not yet! I’m really struggling to decide. There are so many options!
Emma: Yeah, I get it. What subjects do you enjoy the most?
Jake: I like science and technology, but I also love working with people.
Emma: That’s great! Maybe something like engineering, computer science, or even psychology?
Jake: I was thinking about computer science, but I’m not sure if it’s the right fit.
Emma: Why not? It’s a growing field, and you could still work with people, like in tech support or project management.
Jake: True! I just worry that it might be too technical for me.
Emma: You could always take an introductory course to see if you like it.
Jake: That’s a great idea! I think I’ll do that before making a final decision.
Emma: Good plan! Whatever you choose, make sure it’s something you enjoy.
Jake: Thanks, Emma! You really helped me think things through.
🎓 Expressando indecisão e dúvidas
I’m not sure what to study yet.
- I’m not sure what to study yet. There are so many options!
(Ainda não tenho certeza do que estudar. Há tantas opções!)
- I’m not sure what to study yet. There are so many options!
I’m torn between (X) and (Y).
- I’m torn between studying business and psychology.
(Estou indeciso entre estudar administração e psicologia.)
- I’m torn between studying business and psychology.
I’ve always been interested in…
- I’ve always been interested in technology, so maybe computer science is a good choice.
(Sempre me interessei por tecnologia, então talvez ciência da computação seja uma boa escolha.)
- I’ve always been interested in technology, so maybe computer science is a good choice.
Perguntando e buscando conselhos
What do you think would be a good major for me?
- What do you think would be a good major for me, considering my skills?
(O que você acha que seria um bom curso para mim, considerando minhas habilidades?)
- What do you think would be a good major for me, considering my skills?
Do you think this major is a good fit for me?
- Do you think this major is a good fit for me, or should I consider something else?
(Você acha que esse curso combina comigo ou devo considerar outra coisa?)
- Do you think this major is a good fit for me, or should I consider something else?
What are the career opportunities for this major?
- What are the career opportunities for this major after graduation?
(Quais são as oportunidades de carreira para esse curso depois da graduação?)
- What are the career opportunities for this major after graduation?
Tomando uma decisão
I think I’ll go with (X).
- I think I’ll go with law because I love debating.
(Acho que vou escolher direito porque adoro debater.)
- I think I’ll go with law because I love debating.
I’ve finally made up my mind!
- I’ve finally made up my mind! I’m going to study architecture.
(Finalmente me decidi! Vou estudar arquitetura.)
- I’ve finally made up my mind! I’m going to study architecture.
I want to choose something I’m passionate about.
- I want to choose something I’m passionate about, not just something that pays well.
(Quero escolher algo pelo qual sou apaixonado, não apenas algo que pague bem.)
- I want to choose something I’m passionate about, not just something that pays well.
At the end of the day, I have to follow my heart.
- At the end of the day, I have to follow my heart and do what I love.
(No fim das contas, tenho que seguir meu coração e fazer o que amo.)