College 101
The Certificate you earn at the end of your course of study
Degree
A type of financial aid commonly referred to as “free money”
Scholarships
learning about different jobs and what people in those careers do daily
Career Exploration
Doing something even when you feel scared or uncertain.
Courage
Mascot: Scott Highlander
UC Riverside
A Career that Requires a College Degree
Doctor , Lawyer, Engineer etc.
Requires a minimum GPA, making academic performance crucial for funding college education
Merit-Based Scholarships
a long path—4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, and 3-7 years of specialized training
Becoming a Surgeon
A chance to grow
Experiencing college is a chance to help you build RESILIENCE and CONFIDENCE.
Type of College: University Of California
Location: Los Angeles, CA
UCLA
The Four Systems of Higher Education
Community College (CC)
Cal State Universities (CSU)
University of California (UC)
Private/Independent College
A numerical representation of a student's academic performance
Good communication skills, patience, organization, and a passion for helping students learn
Becoming a Teacher
A natural reaction when facing the unknown or stepping out of your comfort zone.
Fear
Mascot: Bobcat
Type of College: Private Out-of-State University
NYU
The Community College Admission Criteria
For admission, you must meet at least ONE of the criteria:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be a high school graduate
Must have the equivalent of a high school diploma
clubs and sports that are available at school
Extracurricular Activitie
often work independently or with teams to solve complex problems, which can sometimes be frustrating or require long hours.
Becoming a Software Developer
To overcome personal fear by telling yourself that you are capable of overcoming it.
Positive Self Talk
Type of College: University Of California
Location: Irvine, CA
UCI
The oldest UC
UC Berkeley - 1868
Paying attention, asking questions, taking notes, and using non-verbal cues to show interest and engagement
active listening skill
These roles make a direct impact on communities, keeping people safe and supported.
Public Service like Police officers, firefighters, teachers, social workers, government officials.
Reaching out to professors, administration or staff
Asking for Support
Mascot: Pirate
Type of College: Private Out-of-State University HBCU
Hampton University