hawaii & college by alex siordia
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HAWAII & COLLEGEAlex Siordia
DREAM FOR MY ISLAND. GOING TO BUBoston University: Political Science Major – My Dream is become a Senator from Hawaii
YOUTH AND COLLEGE
More youth need to attend College.
Lack of preparation leads to students not applying.
Friend’s Story
LIVING IN HAWAII
High food, electricity, and gas prices
Highest cost of living in the United States
Median cost required for living in a two bedroom apartment is $1,671, while the national average is $977.
What does this mean for the youth?
COLLEGE PREPARATION
High schools offer college counseling.
Larger schools may not be able to offer as much assistance to schools compared to small schools or private schools
SOLUTION - COLLEGE WORKSHOPS
Workshop created by high school students, for high school students.
Encouragement by peers
Higher Empathy
REVEAL
CONCLUSION
Trade school vs. College
Everyone should have the opportunity to attend college.
More skilled workers leads to higher paying jobs, better economy, and better community
Improvements in quality of life and general happiness of the public.
REFERENCES
http://www.civilbeat.com/articles/2013/09/04/19815-living-hawaii-why-is-the-price-of-paradise-so-high/
REFERENCES
http://www.civilbeat.com/articles/2013/09/04/19815-living-hawaii-why-is-the-price-of-paradise-so-high/