Vocabulary List - Personal and Professional Development

Vocabulary terms and definitions covering personal privacy, academic requirements, and professional skills based on the provided lecture notes.

personal information

Details that can identify a specific individual, such as name or contact information.

privacy

The state of being free from public attention or unauthorized access to one's personal life.

have access to

To have the right or opportunity to use, enter, or view something.

academic workload

The total amount of study and schoolwork assigned to a student.

discipline

The quality of being able to behave and work in a controlled way which involves obeying particular rules or standards.

essential

Something that is absolutely necessary or extremely important in a particular situation.

stay focused

To maintain concentration on a specific task or goal without becoming distracted.

sustainable practices

Methods or activities that are conducted in a way that protects long-term environmental and resource health.

take responsibility for

To accept that you are the person who should deal with something or be accountable for the outcome.

application process

The formal series of steps someone must complete when applying for a job or program.

express one's interest in

To communicate or show that one is interested in a specific opportunity or topic.

professional skills

The specific abilities and expertise required to perform tasks effectively within a career or workplace.