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College:A MAJOR Decision
Career FairEverglades K-8 Center
November 21, 2014
Who Are We?Shirley CaballeroBorn: Miami Beach, FL- Milam K-8 Center & Hialeah-Miami Lakes (HML)- Florida International University – Bachelor’s Degree- University of Connecticut – Master’s Degree
Brett EllisBorn: Danville, IL- North Ridge Middle School & Danville High School- Illinois State University – Bachelor’s Degree- Florida International University – Master’s Degree
Sit Down If…▪ Your favorite color is red.
▪ You listen to Taylor Swift.
▪ You know how to skateboard.
▪ You think you are good at math.
▪ You think 9+10=21
▪ You know someone who went to/is in college.
▪ You have a social media account (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
▪ You have participated in a community service project.
▪ You want to go to college.
▪ You want to travel outside of Florida or the United States.
▪ You are a student at Everglades K-8 Center!
What is College?▪Learn about yourself and the world
▪Grow and change
▪Connect with new people
▪Have fun!
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Who goes to College?
Do I have to stay in Miami?
Is it FREE?!
How long will I be there?
We Can Help!
PhD
Master’s
Bachelor’s
High School
Middle School
Elementary School
Dr. Lilia A. Dobao – Your Principal!
Do I Have To Go College?
$$$$$$
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, 2012. *Note: Data are 2012 annual averages for full-time workers age 25 and over.
People who go to college, or some type of higher education earn more moneythan people who don’t.
How far will
YOU go?
Job▪ Easily bored
▪ Just for money
▪ Not interested
▪ Bare minimum
▪ Easily replace you
▪ Passionate
▪ Money is a perk
▪ Very interested
▪ Go above & beyond
▪ Requires training & skills
vs. Career
Higher Education & Careers
Career School (Florida Career College)
Two-year College (Miami Dade College)
Four-year College(FIU)
More than 4 Years (Graduate School)
College is FUN!!!• Study Abroad• Fraternity & Sorority Life• Intramural Sports• Sporting Events• Concerts• Lifelong friendships
▪ Over 54,000 students– 3,629 live on-campus
▪ Law School & Medical School– “For Your Health” Channel 10
▪ Largest university in South Florida– 2nd largest in Florida & 7th largest in USA
▪ Museums, RadiateFM, The Beacon & D1 Athletics
▪ 191 Majors
▪ International Campuses– Italy
– China
– Dubai
More than School
Paying for College
• Financial Aid
• Scholarships (FREE $!)• Student Loans• Job• Military Service
Now What?• Get good grades and work hard
• Universities look for GPA & test scores
• Get involved
• Join clubs and community service projects
• Show maturity and leadership potential
• Challenging HS classes will prepare you for college• AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment• Prove you can handle higher level classes
Now What?• Speak to your counselor about high school classes
• Ask people you know about their college experience
• Friends, family, teachers, counselors
• Research careers and education required
THANK YOU!FIU
CLASS OF
2023!
