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Utah College and University Campus Tours and Visits
Finding the college or university that is just right for you can be a long and arduous task, but nonetheless an important and vital task. Whether you’re a fresh high school graduate, a forward thinking high school student or just trying to get back into school to pursue your higher education, campus tours and visits are the perfect remedies for your college search headaches. Colleges and universities have hundreds upon hundreds of programs, events, clubs, groups, activities and opportunities that they are just dying to tell you about and show you. Instead of spending hour after hour and day after day searching webpages, emails and brochures about the institutions you’re interested in, set up a campus tour or visit. Not only will you have the opportunity to learn about all the great things each school has to offer, you will also have the chance to get a feel for the campus’ atmosphere and lifestyle (you would have a hard time achieving those results from scanning wordy webpages!). Click on any of the Utah college or university links below and set up some campus visits or tours this summer. Find your perfect fit!
Real Life College Student Blog: King Arthur, Advanced Placement, Concurrent Enrollment and YOU
In the movie Monty Python’s Holy Grail, King Arthur of the Britons is charged with taking a sacred journey to recover one of the most revered relics of all time. He travels to distant lands, forms a band of some of the greatest knights of his era, and withstands wave after wave of ruthless taunting by the French. True to typical blogging form, I will now explain, through a vague and overextended metaphor, how an awesome parody of an Anglican myth relates to your college experience.
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Real Life College Student Blog: Excuse me, but your Facebook is totally showing!
Facebook’s impacts and changes, both positive and negative, are becoming more apparent (and important) everyday. Whether you approve or disapprove of your Facebook being viewed as a part of your resume, it is not only important, but vital to be smart about self-presentation and professionalism online. Especially in social and informational media. We hope you enjoy this week’s blog on Facebook Professionalism!
Real Life College Student Blog: The Importance of Visiting College Campuses
Digressions aside, this week I would like to discuss the importance of visiting a college campus before coming to a final decision. By now it’s likely that you’re getting all kinds of literature in the mail from a variety of different colleges across the country. No matter which school you look at, more than likely each pamphlet is telling you how the school it represents is “a perfect fit” for you or has “just the right educational atmosphere” for you to learn.
Three Scholarships in Herriman City
Seeking service-minded scholars » Herriman city has three scholarships, which will be awarded based on a 24-hour community-service project. Amounts are $1,000, $700 and $500. Applications are due to the Herriman City Offices by June 1, with winners announced at Fort Herriman Days on June 26. To download an application, visit herriman.org and click on the “Thomas Butterfield Service Scholarship.” Call 801-446-5323 with questions.
What if I Don’t Qualify for Federal Student Aid?
So, you (or your child) got accepted into your first and second college choices. Great! Two college to choose from! Everything seemed to be falling into place. That is, until you found out, that based on the information filled out on your FAFSA, you don’t qualify for Federal Student Aid to help you cover the cost of your higher education at either school. At this point, you may be asking yourself, “How can I ever afford a college education without Federal Student Aid?” Do you give up and consider other long term and career options? Definitely not.
“Real Life College Student” Blog: Summertime!
What to do in the impending summer months? Will you be taking on a job or two to earn the big bucks? Doing an internship? Or is this a summer to relax? A few months ago, when deciding what to do with some extra time, I had a difficult time settling on what I’d like to do. I had made pro and con lists, and each decision had good and bad points. I was approached by a friend who suggested I ask myself this question: “Which of the options would be more memorable? In a decade, will you still remember the experience or not?” She suggested I take to the route that would mean most to me throughout my life and that would be a memory to cherish.
Going to college an opportunity, not a burden
(Alaina Allred, The Dixie Sun) -- "Ask not what your country can do for you ask what you can do for your country." This quote by John F. Kennedy has...
“Real Life College Student” Blog: Be a Volunteer
Realizing what drives you to volunteer will aid you in finding the perfect volunteer organization. Is it to be challenged or to make an impact? It is to share or develop a skill? Is it a desire to enhance your resume? Is it guilt? Some reasons may be better than others, but the bottom line is everyone can serve.
Utah’s merit-based college aid fully funded — for now
(Brian Maffly, Salt Lake Tribune) -- Utah’s two popular merit-based financial aid programs will head into the next academic year fully funded, ensuring hundreds of college-ready high school students...
UtahFutures.org: “Fax From the Future”
The best way to predict the future is to plan for it. UtahFutures.org.