Lesson 1: Educational Journey
True or False: It's always too late to pursue something else
FALSE
This term refers to the network of people in your life (such as family, teachers, and friends) who offer help, advice, and encouragement
What is a Circle of Support (or Support System)?
True or False: Can you anticipate challenges to get harder after high school?
what is True?
This "perspective" focuses on a student's talents and assets rather than focusing on what they are lacking
What is a Strengths-Based Perspective?
this intern's camp name is joy
who is Laurence?
An example of a resource you can go to for general support
What is "Teacher, peers, alumni, campus resources, etc."
Beyond just parents and friends, these two types of "school-based" individuals are key members of a student's support circle
Who are Teachers and School Staff (or Counselors)?
With a challenge we need a ________.
What is solutions?
This specific type of "wealth" includes the skills and knowledge students gain from their families, culture, and community
What is Community Cultural Wealth?
This intern regularly requests M&M cookies from Myla
What is Arianna
Name a support system other than Ms. Tieu
Having a strong circle of support provides these two major benefits, which help students handle stress and reach their goals
What are Emotional Support and Practical Guidance?
An example of a support system
This term describes a student's belief in their own power to take action and advocate for themselves in a college setting
What is Individual Agency?
How many woodseys are in the room? Not including highschool students.
An example of a traditional educational journey.
What is "PreK, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Straight to a 4 year university, no gap years."
When choosing a college or career path, students should reflect on these, the personal motivations and goals behind their post-secondary choices
What are Reasons or "Whys" for attending a specific pathway?
An example of a not ideal solution.
what is "just fix it", "dont mess up", "figure it out"
Local mentors, cultural traditions, or neighborhood networks that may potentially help students navigate college life
What is Naomi
Fill in the blank: Educational Journey ___ . (Hint: three letter word!)
What is "Map"
This written piece of writing allows students to express their future aspirations and specific worries to a parent or guardian before graduation
What is a support letter?
"I'm having a hard time mentally" Come up with a solution.
Ask Mmesoma to see if answer correct
Being able to identify and affirm the unique strengths you already possess
What is confidence
this intern's major is human biology and society
Who is Mmesoma