group project open me!!!
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Team Project for SLS1103.Jamie Still, Raymond Davis, Beatriz Ramos, Diane IveyTRANSCRIPT
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“Prelude to a Change”
Beatriz Ramos Diane Ivey
Raymond Davis Jamie Still
SLS 360699 Group Project
Adults Returning to College: Obstacles, Benefits and Goals
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Recent High School Graduates vs. Returning Adults
Recent Graduates
Familiarity with Tech
Study Habits Still Fresh in Mind
Not So Many Family and Financial Obligations
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Returning Adults
• Familiarity With Tech?
• So Long Since Last Used Study and Research Mindset
• Sole Provider or Split Income Providers for Family
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Relearning How to Learn
New School: Using Online Resources
a: Search Engines (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
b: Ebsco, Jstor, etc. (Scholarly Resources)
c: Information Readily Available Through Websites (Fox News, CNN, Associated Press, Etc.)
Old School: Research and Library Use
a: Dewey Decimal System
b: Reading the Whole Work for Research
c: Newspapers, Print Articles, Micro-Film
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FEAR AS A DETERRENT IN ADULTS RETURNING TO COLLEGE Not wanting to be around younger,
possibly immature students Fear of Failure
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The Application Process
Online vs. In-Person Lack of Human Interaction
Online Materials: Ease of Use
Print Applications & Forms
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Time Management SkillsFAMILY AND PERSONAL
Loss of Personal Time
Loss of Family time
Added Stress and Responsibility for Husband/Wife/Significant Other/etc. in the Household
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Time Management Skills Continued
Work and school:
Splitting Responsibilities
Effectively Using Break Times
Loss of Hours at Job Because of Class time
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A GROUP PIC OF ALL OF US…….just an idea
Reasons We ReturnedFinancial Security for Ourselves and Families
Self-Esteem
Setting a Positive Example for Our Children
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SOCIALIZING AS A RESOURCE
Problem Solving Through Group Brainstorming
Using Your Peers as a Sounding Board (School, Personal, and Business)
Networking for Business and Personal Growth
Social Media as a Tool for Growth
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Available Resources
Disabilities: Educational & Physical Veterans Women’s Minorities Academic Scholarships Vocational: Scholarships Available
Through Employers or Trade Associations
www.fscj.edu/mydegree/student-resources/
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SITTING DOWN WITH ADVISERS Scheduling finding the time for appointments for financial aid &
advising vs. work & family
Misconceptions and Judgmental Perceptions dealing with advisors and staff attitude
Understanding and Overcoming Challenges: knowing your goals asking the right questions did the advisor seem interested in your success and
give you good guidance expectations of service and guidance
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Gra
duate
Fe
edback
It was one of the hardest things I have
ever done, but it was
so worth it.”--Tina Foxworth BS-Psychology
BS-History
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WORK CITED PAGE
Carter, C., & Bishop, J. (2012). Keys to success: building analytical, creative, and
practical skills (7th ed.). Boston: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon Publishers.
Florida State College - Student Resources. (n.d.). Florida State College at
Jacksonville. Retrieved April 21, 2012, from
http://www.fscj.edu/mydegree/student-resources/
Foothill College is a CARES Partner. (n.d.). Foothill College Home. Retrieved
April 21, 2012, from http://www.foothill.edu/childdevelopment/cares.php
The Economy and the Economics of Everyday Life - Economix Blog -
NYTimes.com. (n.d.). The Economy and the Economics of Everyday Life
- Economix Blog - NYTimes.com. Retrieved April 21, 2012, from
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/