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I ’ ve Been Accepted … What Now?

I ’ ve Been Accepted … What Now?. A High School Senior’s Guide for Transitioning to College. Nicole Fleming and Adrienne Modlin East Carolina University. What comes to mind when you hear the word COLLEGE?. What are your expectations of college?. Student Expectations. Best years of my life!.

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I ’ ve Been Accepted … What Now?

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  1. I’ve Been Accepted…What Now? • A High School Senior’s Guide for Transitioning to College Nicole Fleming and Adrienne Modlin East Carolina University

  2. What comes to mind when you hear the wordCOLLEGE?

  3. What are your expectations of college?

  4. Student Expectations Best years of my life! To get a good education while being treated as an adult To learn challenging curriculum while meeting new people and experiencing new ideas Help me be ready for the road of life

  5. Preparing for Your Transition

  6. Changing roles

  7. Adapting to a New Environment

  8. Staying Connected to Home

  9. Living On-Campus vs. Off-Campus

  10. Balancing College Life Education comes first! Use planner/calendar to organize assignments, plans, etc. Learn to say, “No”. • May not be able to attend every social function Having a job may be necessary, but may make things more difficult. • Self-discipline is important • 10-20 hours a week Have time to rest • Getting burned out is easy to do

  11. LIVING WITH A STRANGER VS. FRIENDS • Pros and cons COMPROMISE  ADAPT TOGETHER IT’S OKAY IF YOU’RE NOT BEST FRIENDS • OPEN COMMUNICATION • Talk openly about issues/concerns • RA is available to help if needed • RESPECT • Remember, you must give in order to receive Getting Along With Your Roommate

  12. Staying Healthy – Avoiding the Freshman Fifteen • Skip fried foods & dessert • Explore the salad bar • Eat a balance diet (include all foods groups) • Set meal times • Eat smaller meals more often rather than infrequent large ones • Limit alcohol consumption (one beer has 150 calories) • Exercise regularly Lots of food choices Unhealthy choices = worse than weight gain Exercise plan

  13. Staying Healthy – Relieving Stress Handout Highlights • Get up 15 minutes earlier • Prepare the night before • Write things down/keep a planner • Make duplicate keys • Avoid negative people • Believe in yourself • Get enough sleep • Look for the silver lining • Tell someone, “Have a good day!” • Relax  Recognize sources of stress Affects physical health Ways to relieve stress

  14. STUDENT DEVELOPMENT • Campus activities • Clubs and organizations • Volunteer opportunities • Counseling services • Medical assistance • CAREER • SERVICES • Tutoring • Disability accommodations • Resume building/Job networking • Internships PROFESSORS AND ADVISORS Exploring Your Resources

  15. Paying for College • Do the FAFSA!! • (Free Application for • Federal Student Aid) • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Will determine • federal & state • aid that you are • eligible for • Federal Stafford • Loans – student • name • Federal PLUS Loans – • parent name • Federal Work Study – • need-based only if • student is eligible • Most are need-based • Do not have to be • repaid College Navigator http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator

  16. Finances

  17. Scholarships • Money does not have to be repaid • Helpful sources: www.fastweb.com www.absolutelyscholarships.com www.scholarshipplus.com www.collegeboard.com www.scholarships.com

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