HAWAII & COLLEGEAlex Siordia

DREAM FOR MY ISLAND. GOING TO BUBoston University: Political Science Major – My Dream is become a Senator from Hawaii

YOUTH AND COLLEGE

More youth need to attend College.

Lack of preparation leads to students not applying.

Friend’s Story

LIVING IN HAWAII

High food, electricity, and gas prices

Highest cost of living in the United States

Median cost required for living in a two bedroom apartment is $1,671, while the national average is $977.

What does this mean for the youth?

COLLEGE PREPARATION

High schools offer college counseling.

Larger schools may not be able to offer as much assistance to schools compared to small schools or private schools

SOLUTION - COLLEGE WORKSHOPS

Workshop created by high school students, for high school students.

Encouragement by peers

Higher Empathy

REVEAL

CONCLUSION

Trade school vs. College

Everyone should have the opportunity to attend college.

More skilled workers leads to higher paying jobs, better economy, and better community

Improvements in quality of life and general happiness of the public.

REFERENCES

http://www.civilbeat.com/articles/2013/09/04/19815-living-hawaii-why-is-the-price-of-paradise-so-high/

REFERENCES

http://www.civilbeat.com/articles/2013/09/04/19815-living-hawaii-why-is-the-price-of-paradise-so-high/