College Mascot/Logo Competition!

Instructions: Take out a sheet of paper. Put your name on it and number down the page As the teacher goes through the slides, write down the name of the college (if you know it). Turn in your paper to your teacher if you would like the chance to be entered into a drawing for prizes!

Turn in your paper for a chance at winning a prize through the drawing tomorrow! Teachers: Please bring the papers to Rm #118 by the end of the day.

Transitioning into College Tips for a successful transition into college: Eat well and get plenty of sleep, exercise and fresh air! Avoid too much caffeine Make academics a priority Get to know your advisor and take their advice. Find a quiet place to study Take part in special events and activities on campus Join an organization. Try something different! Learn what resources are available to you. Advisors, Residence Life Center, Counseling center are all there to help! Adjust your expectations to make them realistic Seek balance in all parts of your life!

Teacher Discussion: How was your transition into college? What was the hardest part? What did you learn from the experience?

College Definitions: The Basics Certificate: An award for completion of a program designed for less than one year (15 semester credit hours or less). It is awarded to students demonstrating mastery of skills and is not normally part of other programs leading to a technical certificate or associate degree. Associate Degree a degree granted upon completion of a program that requires at least two, but fewer than four, academic years of postsecondary education. Bachelor’s Degree a degree granted upon completion of a program that requires four to five years of full-time college work and carries the title of bachelor.

College Definitions Four-year colleges and universities: Offer bachelor's degrees in many fields of study. Many also offer graduate programs Public colleges and universities are subsidized by tax money from the state in which they are located and are generally less expensive than private colleges. However, the low rates are normally available only to residents of the state. Out-of-state students usually pay higher rates. They also may have limited financial aid funds for students. Private colleges, on the other hand, are funded through endowments, tuition, and donations. The cost of attending a private college is usually higher than a public university. But don't rule private school out only because of cost! Private colleges often offer financial aid options that make their cost feasible.

College Definitions Continued…. Community & Junior Colleges: Community and junior colleges generally offer 2-year associate degree programs The courses usually transfer to 4-year colleges Community colleges offer specialized job training in certain areas, much like vocational schools. They're affordable and prepare students to enter the work force immediately following graduation. It's usually easy to get in and easy to transfer into a 4- year college or university. **Junior colleges usually have campus housing and extracurricular activities and community colleges do not.

Coming up on Thursday… Theme for Thursday: If Not College, Then What?? Learn about other options for your future, besides college