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Discussion board

An online section in which a professor posts a question and you converse with other students about the course content ( can be seen on web courses/online classes)

Merit-based funding -

Based and offered to students with exceptional academic performance (example: bright futures)

What will make your resume and cover letter stand out ?

By highlighting different experiences and skills based on what the employer is looking for in a candidate

How do most people find jobs?

By spending countless hour using internet-based search tools to find employment

What is graduating based on?

Completing courses and requirements related to your major

What should a resume include?

Contact info Summary statement (not required) Education Experience Extracurricular activities & community involvement Awards and Honors

Prerequisites

Courses that must be taken before you will be allowed to register and take another course such as English 1 or intro to psychology

Corequisites

Courses that you need to take at the same time, or before, as another desired course

How can you create a professional social media presence?

Delete inappropriate post Check privacy setting and review what is public Use a professional photo and email address Ask yourself are you comfy with a future employer seeing your post Create a linked in account Follow professionals in the field Share your accomplishments via social media

Types of student loans

Federal loans (FAFSA) Private loans

Co-ops

Full-time, paid practical working experiences.

What are the benefits of study abroad

Gain cultural awareness and competency Increased knowledge and appreciation of others Easier to learn another language while being immersed in the language

What are the requirements of a bachelors degree?

General ed courses Major courses Electives

What factors did Lee ad Choi find that were associated with successfully completing online coursework

Higher Gpa More Background knowledge in the course content Prior experience with online course work Good time-management skills Confidence with technology Having high internal locus of control Higher levels of motivation Higher self-efficacy

What are the benefits of service-learning?

Increased self-esteem and self-efficacy Increased engagement in learning Improved academic performance Increased civic engagement and responsibility Improved social problem-solving skills

Academic Planning -

Involves mapping out when you will complete all of the academic requirements needed for graduation such as electives, co-curricular activities, and study abroad s

How can electives benefit you?

It can allow you to view the world in many different perspectives while allowing you to become a Critical thinker

What is the purpose of general ed courses?

It is designed to help you general knowledge and skills that will help you become a productive citizen while also benefiting you in your desired course

What are some strategies that will help you develop an effective elevator speech?

Keep it simple Focus on one or two key accomplishments Be creative and use your imagination Know your audience

What can you do to strengthen current relationships in your network?

Maintaining contacts (send texts/emails or make brief calls) Volunteer for tasks that have high visibility (committees/assignments) Participate in community events (or projects) Attend/participate in professional activities (conferences/write blogs)

What can you do to establish good credit?

Paying bills on time Getting a credit card Using your credit card wisely

What factors do agencies determine your credit score based on several factors?

Payment history Amount owed Length of credit history New credit Type of credit

How can your social media actions impact you?

Personally Professionally

What do loans consist of?

Principal Interest

What are the Pros and cons of online courses

Pros Convenient Flexible Save travel time Higher-level Discussions (can refer to course materials ahead of time) Opportunity to review course content Possibly more social connections Cons Difficult to identify main points Easy to forget to "go to class" Technology complications can arise Can miss immediate feedback during the conversation Delay in getting questions answered Social connections may be less personal

Opportuninty cost -

Refers to whats lost as a result of attending college

Synchronous Courses

Require all members of the class to log in on certain scheduled days and times

How can you prepare for a job interview?

Research the company ahead of time Prepare/practice before your interview Send follow up thank you note that your continued interest in the position

Minor

Room for electives

Social Capita

The structure and associated benefits of your relationships

Why are internships and co-ops valuable?

These are valuable because they provide students with a hands-on learning experience and a great way to engage in career exploration to determine whether or not this is their desired career field.

What can credit scores determine?

They can be used to determine your eligibility for loans, interest rates, and reward programs

How do employers use social media

They use social media as a hiring process to access public info about a candidate to determine whether or not they should hire them

Why is it beneficial to become a mentor?

When you become a mentor you will gain personal satisfaction, listening and problem-solving skills.

Budgeting -

When you determine how much money you have coming in, deduct required expenses, and the decide what to do with any additional monies

How do emotions play a role in financial decision making?

When you have a high sense of emotions you are more vulnerable to make poor financial decisions, when those high emotions decreased you are more likely to make more logical decisions once the emotions become less intense

How can you expand your network

You can expand your network by Participating in clubs Becoming a leader of a club Joining student organizations Joining sports Attending job fairs/community-sponsored events

What are the benefits of internships?

You can learn Technical skills You can transferable/soft skill You Career-specific skills Prepares students for the job search process Appear as better candidates than those who don't participate in internships Gain work experience

Elevator Pitch

a brief description of your skills and goals (30 seconds long)

Resume

a snapshot of your professional skills and accomplishments used by hiring managers to decide if you should be interviewed for an open position

Advisor -

academic and career mentor, they will help guide you through the process of mapping out a plan to achieve academic and career goals

Direct cost -

any cost associated with obtaining the degree (books,tuition & books)

Need-Based funding -

based on your financial situations (example: Free application for federal student aid )

Double major

based solely on major courses and general ed courses

Asynchronous courses

courses that involve classwork that can be completed any time any day as long as you complete them on schedule (seen in online classes)

Bachelors of Science-

four year degrees that include: General education courses Major courses elective

Networking

involves establishing and maintaining personal and professional relationships with others (who you know matter more than what you know and will get you hired for the desired position)

Studying Abroad

involves going to another country to learn and continue your studies

Why is financial planning important?

it allows one to have financial security and to pay off college bills

Unsubsidized loans -

loans that accrue interest from the mooment you sign up for it. Return on investment -, financial benefits associated with investing your money in something such as education or the stock market

Subsidized loans -

loans that will cost the same amount you owe at the time you have to start paying the back

Internships

part-time, paid or unpaid working experiences. Opportunities for a person to gain work experience in the desired field of study while also earning credit toward graduation so that you can apply what you earned in your coursework to a real work environment.

Service Learning

teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.

Principal -

the amount you borrowed and interest is the additional amount you are paying to the lender as a service fee for lending you the money.

Associates degree

two-year degree and involves: General ed courses Few courses related to your major