Quiz yourself on lifelong learning

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Quiz yourself on lifelong learning

Over the past year, our columns in the Wisconsin State Journal have covered a range of topics designed to inspire, inform and support lifelong learners. Whether you’ve kept up with the latest trends, skills and stories in continuing education, or you’re just curious to see how much you know, here’s a fun way to revisit highlights from 2024. Dive in and see how much you’ve learned along the way!

1. What percent of U.S. hiring decision-makers agree that looking at candidates’ social media profiles is an effective way to screen applicants?*
2. What percent of students in higher education are neurodivergent?*
3. UW–Madison Badger Precollege offers both online and in-person programs for youth.*
4. How many students aged 25 and older were enrolled in postsecondary institutions across the U.S. as of fall 2021?*
5. What are some tactics universities and colleges can put in place to better serve returning adult students?*
6. How many new students were eligible for a free U.S. Pell Grant this year?*
7. What are some tips for adults returning to college after taking a break for work or other reasons?*
8. A professional degree is a specialized graduate-level degree focusing on real-world applications and skills needed to enter a particular career path.*
9. According to a recent national survey, what percent of students wanted to do internships but could not for various reasons?*
10. What industries include numerous “hot jobs” with job openings and competitive salaries?*

This quiz originally appeared in the Wisconsin State Journal on December 8, 2024. Moira Kelley, communications manager, can be reached at moira.kelley@wisc.edu.

Published on Dec 03 2024

Last Updated on Mar 09 2026

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