key to college from circle k to college lifestyle
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Key to CollegeFrom Circle K to College Lifestyle
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Why should I go to College?
• Get a better job• Increase
marketability• Learn a skill or trade• Meet new friends• Further your
education
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Types of Schools
• 2-year community colleges or satellite campuses
• 4-year private institution• 4-year public university• What about…
– Costs?– Class size?– Programs on campus?
• Get on a schools mailing list – brochures, tours, etc.
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Where Will I Live?
• You have two choices:– On Campus (dorms)
• Contact your roommate before moving in!!• Great way to meet people• Get to know your meal plan• Easier access to campus
– Off Campus (apartment, home)• Share an apartment with friends,
roommates• Stay home to save money
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Options in Financing my Education
• Financial Aid such as a grant
– FAFSA– Apply for as many as
possible!!• Scholarships
(academic, sports, or major related)
– www.fastweb.com– There is unclaimed
money available• Student Loans• Work to pay for
school
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Summer Before Senior Year
• Choose your list of schools
• Prepare one or two essays
• Create a common application account
• Schedule college visits
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College Visits
• Visit a campus to get a better feel for the schools you want to apply to
• Sit in on a few classes that you could potentially take
• Eat in the cafeteria and take a campus tour
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Getting to know potential Professors
• Schedule to meet with professors in your major ahead of time
• Create a list of questions to ask them about the school’s program
– What is your educational background? – What do you provide students for
support?– Advise for an incoming freshmen? – If you could change anything about this
school’s program, what would it be?
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The Application Process
• Submit your applications early!– Many schools have rolling deadlines– The sooner you apply, the better
chance you have of being accepted
• Mail/Online Applications• Make copies of information• Don’t stress about colleges
contacting you!
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What Colleges Consider
• High school transcript• SAT/ACT scores• Resume (extracurricular activities,
part-time jobs, leadership roles, awards)
• Personal Statement • College Essay• Letters of Recommendation• Shown interest in school
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The College Essay• Possible Topics
– Choose a defining aspect/experience in your life. How have you changed as a result of this experience?
– How you’ve grown from a struggle or failure?
– Your philosophy for life– Where you see yourself in 10 years
professionally?
• Ask for feedback from teachers, parents, councilors, etc.
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Freshman Orientation
• Tours of campus• Register for classes• Activities fair• Learn more about the
campus, buildings, professors
• Meet you fellow classmates and school advisor
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CKI members can help!
• To get an inside look, contact the colleges’ Circle K club and ask for a personal tour when you are looking at colleges or at the beginning of freshmen year.
• CKI members have been in your shoes and not known how to take the next step in life. We don’t mind taking the time to chat with you.
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CKI members can help!• We’ve all written a
few college essays ourselves and would be more than happy to looking over yours.
• CKI members are in a complete range of majors so we can help you in deciding what you want to major in. Get the inside scoop!
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College Lifestyle
• Don’t cram your first semester with too many credits. You are going to need time for
– Studying– Clubs (like Circle K)– Sports – Jobs
• Seek advice about the various classes that you will take
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College Lifestyle• Start taking classes
pertaining to your major as soon as possible.
– Decide if it is the right one for you
– Ensures that you graduate on time
• Never lose your syllabus. – Contains grading procedures– Contains contact information
for your professor.
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College Lifestyle
• Attend your professor’s office hours
– Shows that you are serious about the class
– Receive more personal attention
– Get to know professor and vise versa
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The Kiwanis FamilyIt all begins in primary school and carries on throughout life!
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Primary and Secondary School• Student-led community
service club • Elementary students
• Middle school and Junior high students
• Focus on the needs of children
• High school students• More than 12 million
service hours annually
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Collegiate
• Premiere university service organization in the world
• On more than 550 campuses globally
• Based upon the tenets of service, leadership, and fellowship.
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Outside of Academia
• Sponsor of all branches • Supports youth and young
adults around the world in becoming competent, capable and compassionate leaders.
• For adults living with disabilities
• 200 clubs in seven nations • Develop initiative and
leadership skills through hands-on service
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Benefits of Joining CKI
• Online Community– Circle K is organized on more than 550
college and university campuses around the world. Through this diverse network, many ideas and friendships may be exchanged.
• Development as an Individual– Numerous opportunities to develop their
professional and leadership abilities.
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Benefits of Joining CKI
• Scholarships– Through the support
of Kiwanians, scholarships are made available to Circle K members at both District Convention and International Convention
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Benefits of Joining CKI
• Member Benefit Program– Each member is presented with a pin,
a membership card with a specific membership number, and a membership handbook.
• Optional Insurance– Each member is entitled to optional
insurance if injured under the administration of Circle K International
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How to get started• Choose a
college/university– Ask yourself, does my
college/university have a Circle K already chartered?
• Contact your District’s New Club Building & Reactivation Chair
• Find a nearby Kiwanis Club
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How to get started
• New Club Building Kits– Order it from Kiwanis
International Office by calling 1-800-Kiwanis, ext 411.
• Find a Faculty Advisor– Someone who is willing to
sit in on the club’s meetings and provide guidance.
• Meet with Student Activities Director
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How to get started
• Recruit new members
– Tell the potential new members the benefits of being part of an international organization
• Adopt bylaws and elect officers
• Charter the CKI club
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Reactivation Process
• Unsure whether your club should be rechartered or reactivated?• Contact the Kiwanis International Office by
calling 1-800-Kiwanis, ext 411.
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Key Club Alumni
• Stay connected with service-minded friends.
• Share stories about the difference Key Club made in your life with posts to the blog
• Learn about upcoming alumni events at Key Club International Conventions
• Receive a Quarterly e-newsletter• Get connected with local service
partners• Two years free of Kiwanis dues
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Key Club Alumni
Join Today!
http://www.keyclub.org/alumni
IT’S FREE!
You helped change the world once, join us and do it again.
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Ending Remarks
• Your college life is only what YOU make of it.
• Take advantage of opportunities that come your way.
• Most of all – have FUN!!!!!
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Open Forum: Questions?