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So…What do you want to be when you grow up?

So…What do you want to be when you grow up?. College / Career Research 2007. If You Don’t Know Where You’re Going, You’ll Probably End Up Somewhere Else. Find out what you are interested in. Develop the skills that apply to your degree Develop your communication skills.

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So…What do you want to be when you grow up?

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  1. So…What do you want to be when you grow up? College / Career Research 2007

  2. If You Don’t Know Where You’re Going, You’ll Probably End Up Somewhere Else. • Find out what you are interested in. • Develop the skills that apply to your degree • Develop your communication skills. • Develop your computer skills • Get INVOLVED with your education. • DREAM BIG!!! • Have the BEST WORK ETHIC in your area.

  3. Certificate of Completion 1 year of course work Around 30-36 hours Welding Refrigeration repair Air-condition repair Auto body repair LVN Real Estate * Must be 21 Earn an assoc. of business first! Peace Officer Jailer Fireman Cosmetology CNA (cert. nursing assist.) Welding * Electronic Commerce Junior/Community/Technical Schools

  4. More Associate Degrees from a Junior College ASSOCIATE DEGREE (2 years of study) • 2 years of course work * Medical assisting • Around 70-74 hours * EMT • Legal Assisting • Photography (commercial) * Advertising/Graphic Design Web • RN • Paralegals • X-ray technician/radiological technology • Respiratory therapist aid • Physical therapist assistant • Dental hygienist * • Corrosion Technology • Process Technology • Business • Court reporting • Welding *

  5. Bachelor of Arts Liberal Arts (psy. Eng., history, foreign languages, soc…) Fine Arts (music, communications, drama, art…) 120-136 hours 4-5 years of course work Around 8-10 semesters Teacher/coach, translator, diplomat, social worker, pre-psychology, band director, radio and TV commentator, journalist, historian, athletic trainer,… Bachelor of Science Science/math-related studies including political science & library science 120-136 hours 4-5 years of course work Around 8-10 semesters * Library science will further require a Masters degree (1-2 more years) Pre-physical therapy, researcher, teacher, computer science, business, CPA, banker, programmer, scientists of all sorts, politician, agriculture, animal science… University Education

  6. Systems analyst Teacher/coach Data base administrators Special education teacher Engineer Designers: fashion & interior * Software designer Minister Probation/correctional officer Social worker Forester Loan officer Editor Athletic trainer Public relations specialist Stock broker Property & real estate manager Clinical lab technologist Occupational therapist BSN - nursing (administrator) Architect Pre-med Occupations That Require a BA/BS Degree

  7. University Education continued • Masters Degree • 2 years of course work beyond Bachelor • Around 36 hours • Working in the field mostly • Ph.D • Doctorate of Philosophy • 8-12 years TOTAL

  8. Specialized Degree • M.D. = Medical Doctorate • Requires acceptance into a medical school after acquiring one’s Bachelors degree • 6-16 additional years after acquiring a Bachelors degree • Point to ponder: Are you taking any science classes this year? Hmmm…

  9. Speech pathologist Physical therapist Counselor (school and private) Curator/archivist (with museums) College faculty Audiologist Librarian Lawyer Physician Veterinarian Veterinarian inspector Chiropractor Medical scientist Occupations That Require a Masters or First Professional Degree

  10. Off-the-Wall Occupations • Landscape designer (golf course design) • Chef • Massage therapist • Esthetician • Flight Attendant • Photographer • Locksmith & safe repair • Cruise Director/worker/entertainer • Radio DJ • White water rafting guide • Soundboard/lighting director • Tour guide • Wedding coordinator/caterer

  11. More Off-the-Wall Occupations!! • Animal behavior trainer / caretaker • Animal groomer • Zoo director • Restaurant reviewer • Video game programmer • Park manager • Rodeo clown • Animal welfare lawyer  • Referee/umpire • Martial arts instructor • You name it, we need (want it).

  12. SCHOLARSHIPS $ you earn by application and/or participation Requires application Requires essay Requires stamina Requires a “Thank You” note YOU DON’T PAY THEM BACK! What to do… Scholarship search NeedCollegeMoney.com Apply for EVERY scholarship that you can. Meet deadlines FAFSA (January)-early bird catches the worm A MUST for university-sponsored scholarships TAFSA – does NOT go back to the federal government!!! Local (January) –awarded in May ACT/SAT scores Essay-We will help you! Volunteerism/Community service Come On & Take a Free Ride!

  13. GRANTS • Needs-based financial aid • You do NOT pay these back! • FAFSA • Texas Grant • Texas Scholar • Qualify financially • Pell Grant • BEOG • Work Study • University-based, on-campus work program

  14. LOANS • Borrow $ to be paid back WITH INTEREST! • Apply for financial aid • Loan granted through the college BUT handled by a bank • There is a SET amount of $ ALL AT ONCE • TRAPPED! • This should be your last resort, EXCEPT • Be On Time Loan • 2, 4, or 5 year loan • FREE if you • Graduate on time • Graduate with a 3.0 GPA or better • Have a financial need

  15. MYTH BUSTERS! • EVERYONE can go to college ANYWHERE he/she wants if he/she is willing to work hard. • Middle-class students CAN get scholarships and grants!!!! • Even if family documentation is questionable, YOU CAN APPLY & RECEIVE $ FOR COLLEGE! • All English 1301’s are NOT alike! • Henderson will still be here when you come back in 4-6 years! Go out and see the rest of the world. • College is more about the EXPERIENCE & PERSEVERANCE more so than the DEGREE itself..

  16. YOU CAN SUCCEED!IT’S UP TO YOU! • DON’T SACRIFICE YOUR FUTURE FOR THE PRESENT!

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