From Circle K to College Lifestyle

Brought to you by Georgia CKI

Why should I go to College?

• Get a better job• Increase

marketability• Learn a skill or

trade• Meet new friends• Further your

education

Types of Schools

• 2-year community colleges or satellite campuses

• 4-year private institution• 4-year public university• What about…

– Costs?– Class size?– Programs on campus?

• Get on a schools mailing list – brochures, tours, etc.

 Where Will I Live?

• You have two choices:– On Campus (dorms)

• Contact your roommate before moving in!!• Great way to meet people• Get to know your meal plan• Easier access to campus

– Off Campus (apartment, home)• Share an apartment with friends,

roommates• Stay home to save money

Options in Financing my Education

• Financial Aid such as a grant

– FAFSA– Apply for as many as

possible!!• Scholarships

(academic, sports, or major related)

– www.fastweb.com– There is unclaimed

money available• Student Loans• Work to pay for

school

Summer Before Senior Year

• Choose your list of schools

• Prepare one or two essays

• Create a common application account

• Schedule college visits

College Visits

• Visit a campus to get a better feel for the schools you want to apply to

• Sit in on a few classes that you could potentially take

• Eat in the cafeteria and take a campus tour

Getting to know potential Professors

• Schedule to meet with professors in your major ahead of time

• Create a list of questions to ask them about the school’s program

– What is your educational background? – What do you provide students for support?– Advise for an incoming freshmen? – If you could change anything about this

school’s program, what would it be?• Use RateMyProfessor.com to check out

your professors beforehand

The Application Process

• Submit your applications early!– Many schools have rolling deadlines– The sooner you apply, the better

chance you have of being accepted• Mail/Online Applications• Make copies of information• Don’t stress about colleges

contacting you!

What Colleges Consider

• High school transcript• SAT/ACT scores• Resume (extracurricular activities,

part-time jobs, leadership roles, awards)

• Personal Statement • College Essay• Letters of Recommendation• Shown interest in school

The College Essay• Possible Topics

– Choose a defining aspect/experience in your life. How have you changed as a result of this experience?

– How you’ve grown from a struggle or failure?

– Your philosophy for life– Where you see yourself in 10 years

professionally?• Ask for feedback from teachers,

parents, councilors, etc.

Freshman Orientation

• Tours of campus• Register for classes• Activities fair• Learn more about the

campus, buildings, professors

• Meet you fellow classmates and school advisor

CKI members can help!

• To get an inside look, contact the colleges’ Circle K club and ask for a personal tour when you are looking at colleges or at the beginning of freshmen year.

• CKI members have been in your shoes and not known how to take the next step in life. We don’t mind taking the time to chat with you.

CKI members can help!• We’ve all written a

few college essays ourselves and would be more than happy to look over yours.

• CKI members are in a complete range of majors so we can help you in deciding what you want to major in. Get the inside scoop!

College Lifestyle

• Don’t cram your first semester with too many credits. You are going to need time for– Studying– Clubs (like Circle K)– Sports – Jobs

• Seek advice about the various classes that you will take

College Lifestyle• Start taking classes

pertaining to your major as soon as possible. – Decide if it is the right

one for you– Ensures that you

graduate on time• Never lose your syllabus.

– Contains grading procedures

– Contains contact information for your professor.

College Lifestyle

• Attend your professor’s office hours

– Shows that you are serious about the class

– Receive more personal attention

– Get to know professor and vise versa

The Kiwanis FamilyIt all begins in primary school and carries on throughout life!

Primary and Secondary School• Student-led community

service club • Elementary students

• Middle school and Junior high students

• Focus on the needs of children • High school students

• More than 12 million service hours annually

Collegiate

• Premiere university service organization in the world

• On more than 600 campuses globally

• Based upon the tenets of service, leadership, and fellowship.

Outside of Academia

• Sponsor of all branches • Supports youth and young

adults around the world in becoming competent, capable and compassionate leaders.

• For adults living with disabilities

• 200 clubs in seven nations • Develop initiative and

leadership skills through hands-on service

Benefits of Joining CKI

• Online Community– Circle K is organized on more than

600 college and university campuses around the world. Through this diverse network, many ideas and friendships may be exchanged.

• Development as an Individual– Numerous opportunities to develop

their professional and leadership abilities.

Benefits of Joining CKI

• Scholarships– Through the

support of Kiwanians, scholarships are made available to Circle K members at both District Convention and International Convention

Benefits of Joining CKI• Member Benefit Program

– Each member is presented with a pin, a membership card with a specific membership number, and a membership handbook.

• Optional Insurance– Each member is entitled to optional

insurance if injured under the administration of Circle K International

How to get started• Choose a

college/university– Ask yourself, does

my college/university have a Circle K already chartered?

• Contact your District’s New Club Building & Reactivation Chair

• Find a nearby Kiwanis Club

How to get started

• New Club Building Kits– Order it from Kiwanis

International Office by calling 1-800-Kiwanis, ext 411.

• Find a Faculty Advisor– Someone who is willing

to sit in on the club’s meetings and provide guidance.

• Meet with Student Activities Director

How to get started

• Recruit new members

– Tell the potential new members the benefits of being part of an international organization

• Adopt bylaws and elect officers

• Charter the CKI club

Reactivation Process

• Unsure whether your club should be rechartered or reactivated?• Contact the Kiwanis International Office by

calling 1-800-Kiwanis, ext 411.• OR! Contact your Georgia Circle K Governor

or Administrator for a list of clubs available!

• governor@georgiacirclek.org• administrator@georgiacirclek.org

Key Club Alumni

• Stay connected with service-minded friends.

• Share stories about the difference Key Club made in your life with posts to the blog

• Learn about upcoming alumni events at Key Club International Conventions

• Receive a Quarterly e-newsletter• Get connected with local service

partners• Two years free of Kiwanis dues

Key Club Alumni

Join Today!

http://www.keyclub.org/alumni

IT’S FREE!

You helped change the world once, join us and do it again.

Ending Remarks

• Your college life is only what YOU make of it.

• Take advantage of opportunities that come your way.

• Most of all – have FUN!!!!!

Open Forum: Questions?