Godson Gatsha, PhD. Education Specialist, Higher Education HIGHER EDUCATION 2015-2018.
The Importance of Higher Education
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The Importance of Higher Education
Alyssa HogueJosh PalmerMatt FlakerMatt Beigel
Matt Pollock
Reasons to put off College:Unsure of what it is you want to do..
Unsure of how to pay for it..
May want to experience the ‘real-world’..
Any other ideas???
Benefits of Attending College Immediately after High School
Ever have trouble imagining where you’ll be in a year or two, much less 10, 20, 30 or 40 years down the road? Where do you expect to be, and what do you want out of life? Attending college immediately after high school lets you get a head
start on answering those important questions.College allows you to:
explore and broaden your interestspursue your goalsmeet lifelong friends define yourself in ways you can only imagine
nowWorried about how to cover the cost?
Financial aid is available to everyone with a desire for a college education. Scholarships, loans, grants and prepaid tuition programs are out there,
Scholarships! Apply, Apply, Apply!
Federal Aid is available, but reduce your debt and apply to as many scholarships as possible!
Get info from guidance counselor or online at: - www.fastweb.com
- www.scholarships.com - www.findtuition.com
The Payoff
Experts who have researched the performance and job success of college graduates have concluded that, nationwide, college graduates with a bachelor’s degree earn 74 percent more per year than those who only complete high school.
Which College to Attend?Ask yourself the following questions: - Big College vs. Small College? - Close to Home or Far Away?
- Is it Affordable? - Do I want to commute or live on campus?
- What kind of reputation does it have? - What events, activities, and groups do they have?
Determining the Right Career Path10 questions you should research and explore while making a
career path decision.(whether just starting or changing careers) What Do I Want to Be? What Do I Need to Become That? Are There Jobs and Money for That? Will I Have to Move to Those Jobs? What Do I Want in Life? Will My Career Give Me Those Things? Will My Career Cover Spouse Problems? Can My Career Move Into Another Career? Who Am I Really? Will My Career Make Me Happy?
Need help determining the right career for you?Undergrad Degree Pay Scale
What to Major InYour personality should match your
major/career
Take online career assessment test online at http://www.free-career-test.com/ This will further evaluate your personality
and interests and see what careers are best for you!
Research, Research, Research!After deciding major and college needs/wants compile a list of your top 10 colleges
Thoroughly research each college on their website, including requirements for admission
-certain GPA, ACT, or SAT score
Narrow you list down to the top 6 and then apply
After determining the right college for you………
Build your Resume!Join various on-campus activitiesLook for non-profit opportunitiesVolunteer at various organizationsMost importantly my advice:
Obtain an INTERNSHIP!
InternshipsGain Valuable Work Experience
Develop skills for future positionsLooks better when you go to look for a position
Have an Edge in the Job MarketTransition into a JobDecide if this is the Right Career for YouNetworking OpportunitiesApply Classroom KnowledgeGain ConfidenceMost colleges count internships for class credit---You can
get paid and you receive class credit!Many internships pay more
Do as many as possible over your college career!
Ways to find
Internships
Online Job Boards
Professors
Networking
What is ?Virtual Resumehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssahogue
Business Intelligenc
e
Job
Experience
Professional References
Connect
with
company
recruiters
NETWORKI
NG
Free
Research
Articles
Follow
Companies
Career Examples
Major Related Groups and Organizations
Campus Life: Student OrgsClubs: Racquetball, Ultimate Frisbee, UAB
etc.
Fraternities and Sororities: Delta Zeta and Sig Ep
Student Government
Major Specific Groups: Accounting Club and Engineering Fraternity
Our AdviceCollege can be very exciting/overwhelming
Have fun, but stay focused! Never Give Up!
Attend all classes and don’t procrastinate.
Study, Study, Study!
Your paying for these classes so strive for an A!
Talk to a Guidance CounselorStill have questions and need advice?
SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
He/she will be able to lead you in the right direction in planning for your future!
Questions?