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(NAPS)College is a major investment, but the data proves its an investment worthmaking. According to inormation released by the U.S. Census Bureau in February 2012,workers with a college degree earned nearly twice as much as those without one in 2009. Inorder to make the best investment possible, amilies should begin planning early in orderto gather and understand all available inormation. Every situation is dierent and soundplanning can go a long way in helping amilies reach educational goals while minimizing

the nancial impact. The ollowing are a ew points to consider beore making the highereducation investment:DeveloP A tiMetAble AnD liSt of tASkS to be coMPleteD thAt cAn ASSiSt youin your PlAnning effortS.To ensure you dont miss anything, sign up or CollegeSTEPS, a ree planning programoered by Wells Fargo. Register at wellsargo. com/collegesteps.tAlk with your fAMily About whAt you cAn AfforD to SPenD on School. Share your belies and values about various approaches or paying or school, romusing income to leveraging your home orsavings accounts to taking out studentloans to pay or college.

AvoiD getting your heArt Set ongoing to one PArticulAr School.Apply to at least three schools andcompare what it will cost you to go toeach. Understand how much the school,scholarships and other unding optionswill cover and what your total costswill be.APPly for grAntS AnDScholArShiPS. Start searching or scholarships the

re You Financially Prepared For College?summer beore your senior year o high school. Check online, with your high schoolguidance counselor and with organizations you are aliated with, including yourreligious organization. In addition, some organizations have tuition reimbursement orscholarship programs or employees or their dependents. Every bit o ree money makesa dierence.uSe the fAfSA4cASter to get An eArly iDeA of your eligibility for feDerAlAiD AnD loAnS.To get a complete and accurate picture o your eligibility, youll need to complete theFAFSA orm prior to each academic year, but the FAFSA4caster is a helpul tool or thosewho want to get a head start. Register or a PIN with the Department o Education andsubmit the FAFSA as soon as possible ater January 1 o your senior year.gAther inforMAtion AnD MAke A liSt of the oPtionS AvAilAble for PAyingfor School.Consult with your bank, your nancial advisor and the nancial aid oce at prospectiveschools. One source that might be helpul as you go through the planning process orcollege is WellsFargoCommunity. com, a ree online community o students, parents,teachers, guidance counselors and nancial advisors devoted to creating an open dialogue

about the college-planning process. The community hosts a number o ongoing topicdiscussions and is open to anyone looking or inormation on college planning.conSiDering StuDent loAnS.I you determine that youll need to borrow money to pay or school, careully consider theull cost o the loan, including the type (xed or variable rate), interest rates, originationees and repayment options. Whether your loan is ederal or private, it will accrue interestwhile you are in school.borrow only whAt you neeD.Working with a responsible lender can help you better manage your loans. Sound planningcan go a long way in helping amilies reach educational goals while minimizing thenancial impact.

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Many high school students eel like the question, Have you selected your collegemajor? was probably rst asked ater their last childhood viewing o SesameStreet. Oten, people dont stop asking even ater they go to college because studentsont immediately declare a major.We live in a world that seems consumed with lling every waking moment with

ctivities in order to have a rewarding and productive lie. Because o that, adults mayoo oten insist that children decide on a career as early as possible. Is it well-meaning?robably. Is it necessary? At some point, yes. But the process o how to choose yourollege major is every bit as important as the outcome.

The path toward selecting a college major, and subsequently, meaningul lie work,s one that starts with students assessing themselves. Students should take a personalnventory o interests, abilities, and values, combined with inherent characteristics suchs their risk tolerance, ability to work with others, and whether they dene themselvesore as a leader or a ollower.For some, this assessment begins when they identiy their strengths in academic subjects

r work experiences. Praise rom a science teacher about aptitude in the lab may initiatehoughts o a medical or research career. A neighbors satisaction with babysitting skills

may prompt interest in an education or counseling career. It is usually a culmination oexperiences over time that helps orge the direction a particular major.

Certain majors and degree programs require direct entry into that major beginning thereshmen year o college. Prerequisite coursework, closely ollowed by specic content,mandates that only students committed to that major apply and enroll. An engineeringmajor is one such example.

But generally, most degree programs allow students time to explore dierent interestsbeore settling on a single major. This is usually beore the start o their junior year ocollege.

For example, many students enter college without a declared major, yet most eventuallyselect one and graduate within our years. Required courses can help pave the way towardundergraduate degrees in many elds. Otentimes, ater a degree is obtained and thenwhen time is spent in the job market, true career direction becomes more certain.

So the question or high school students should be, Have you done your homeworkyet? Some can answer with a resounding, Yes! They have not only researched thespecic career and the major necessary to work in that career, but have even completedsome o the necessary academic preparation to make it happen. Other students mightanswer, I still need some time to decide. Both are good answers.

Its important to remember that an undergraduate major and degree will only helpstudents obtain a rst job, or placement in graduate or proessional school. As careerdirection becomes more certain, there may be a discovery that additional education isnecessary. It is also important take advantage o proessional development opportunities

such as conerences or workshops.Then the question will change rom, What is your college major? to other questions

requiring more personal inventory assessment.What am I willing to do to advance my career? Can I take on more responsibility at

work, including managing people? Am I willing to relocate to a new city, or dierentcountry to advance my career? How will I balance income potential with quality olie issuessuch as time with my amily or time or personal pursuits? That personalinventory will remain in fux and will require new answers to a new set o questions aslie ater college unolds.

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There are many things to considerwhile attending college cademics, independence, work andecreation but personal saety and

security while on campus is o utmostmportance, and is the primary concern campus saety personnel.Bobby Maldonado is the director o

ampus Saety at Nazareth College,ter a 25 year-long career in lawnorcement. Michael McCarthy is theirector o Saety and Security at St.ohn Fisher College, and is also retired rom a career in public law enorcement. Both areommitted to the same mission: ensuring the saety and security o students, aculty, stand visitors to their college campuses.Both colleges have many things in place to help with campus saety. They work closelyith local emergency personnel, and are highly trained in campus security, rst aid,ental health issues, confict management, and more. Detailed inormation about ull

saety services are available on their websites, but they both concur on the basics.

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AttenDing college? Use the same safety practices

whether at home or at school. Use sound judgement. Take proper precautions such as

keep rooms, cars, and valuables

locked and secured; do not travelalone ater dark; let others knowwhere you are going and when youwill return.

Utilize all resources and servicesoered by the college.

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telephone numbers into your cellphone.

Have a working knowledgeo the unctions o the saetyservices oered, such as blue lighttelephones throughout the campusthat automatically dial a securitydispatcher 24-hours a day.

Do not prop open any locked doorsleading into campus buildings.

Call security when you observe orsuspect any suspicious behavior.

whAt Are the toP SAfety iSSueS AnD concernS for StuDentS? Moving freely around the entire campus feeling safe and secure, without concerns

o crime. Being adequately and appropriately informed of issues and emergencies.

whAt Are the toP SAfety iSSueS AnD concernS for Security StAff? Personal safety for safe travel and living across campus. Prevention of crime. Environmental health and safety concerns. Regulating drug and alcohol policies. Regulating sexual assault policies.

how cAn StuDentS eDucAte theMSelveS on cAMPuS SAfety?Students are educated on campus saety when they rst arrive on campus. They learnabout the department and resources available; how to report incidents; good decisionmaking; watching out or ellow students, and more.

The website details services, policies, procedures, and contact inormation. Parentsand students can speak with campus saety sta at any time. Information provided by Bobby Maldonado, Nazareth College, and Michael McCarthy,St. John Fisher College.

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Landing an internship as a college student can be critically important to your uture career. Not onlyare internships great opportunities to gain some experience, but they can also lead to employment(assuming you perorm well,) and provide an opportunity to network with key players in your eld.

So, how can you nd the perect college internship? Here are a ew tips to help you land an internshipthat is not only a great opportunity, but is a great t or you.

#1. exPlore your oPtionS.Most colleges and universities require interns to take an internship course in tandem with theirinternship/proessional experience. Thereore, resources will be available to help you nd an internshipopportunity that is suitable or you in your eld o study. Take advantage o any listings your schoolputs together and be sure to let your proessors know that you are seeking an internship and/oremployment.

#2. APPly!You will only land an internship i you actually apply. Be sure to complete the application(s) and ulllall that is required o you. An incomplete application can just as easily help you lose the position asnever applying or it at all. Double and triple check your applications to make sure you dont miss abeat!

#3. follow uP.Ater you submit your application, be sure to ollow up with the employer/internship contact. Send abrie email to introduce yoursel and inquire about the next step o the process. But try not to comeo as too pushy. Remember, these are very busy proessionals who will appreciate your due diligence,but will not nd multiple phone calls, questions and emails endearing. Remain proessional in yourcommunication and simply let them know you are looking orward to the opportunity to nd outmore.

#4. be PrePAreD.When you are called or an interview, be sure to prepare accordingly. Dress proessionally (that meansno sneakers, jeans or sleeveless shirts,) bring at least three copies o your resume (even i they dontask or them,) and be ready to provide names and contact inormation or three reerences. In addition,bring along a portolio i your line o work warrants one. Your potential employer will most likely wantto see examples o your work. Also, be prepared to answer questions about your schedule and internshiprequirements.

#5. SenD A thAnk you note.Ater your interview, be sure to send a thank you card to the person who interviewed you. An emailwill do, but a handwritten card is more personal and shows you are willing to go the extra mile. Thenote should be short and to the point; thank them or their time and let them know you look orward tohearing rom them soon.

Landing an internship is not that much dierent than landing a rst job - you will have to prove that youare the best choice based on positive attitude, willingness to learn and a fexible schedule. Show yourpotential employer that you are not only interested in ullling internship hours, but that you have agenuine interest to learn and contr ibute to the team. Set yoursel apart as a student who is ready, willingand capable. The rest will all into place.

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freshmanfreshmanGeneva Sarcedo views the dreaded reshman 15those 15 pounds thatcollege students tend to pack on as they rst experience on-campus eatingas a bit o a misnomer.

Yes, many college students tend to gain weight when they rst move away romhome and onto a college campus. But this weight gain doesnt only happen duringtheir reshman year. And its ar rom permanent.

College students tend to gain and lose weight throughout college with the upsand downs o being a college student, said Sarcedo, student support servicesadviser with the University o Caliornia, Berkeley.

Sarcedo runs her own blog, Ask an Advisor, dedicated to helping rst-generation and low-income college students succeed. Among the issues that

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Sarcedo has addressed? The Freshman 15, though she reers to it on her blog asthe Freshman 15 and then some.

No matter what year students may be in, a particularly stressul class orextracurricular commitment can lead to weight gain or some students and weightloss or others, Sarcedo said.

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(NewsUSA) - Balancing work and the commitment o earning an advanced degree canbe daunting. But it is a reality many adult learners ace as they continue their educationwhile juggling personal, amily and inancial responsibilities.

The good news is that there are many tips and resources available to help ease stressand make balancing work and school manageable.

1. cAPitAlize on flexible clASS ScheDuling.An increasing number o colleges and universities are tailoring education to suit workingstudents' schedules. DeVry University, or example, oers lexible scheduling in a "mixand match" ormat that allows students to enroll in a combination o onsite or onlinecourses during the day or evening, based on convenience.

2. MAke A ScheDule AnD StAy orgAnizeD.A calendar that outlines upcoming work and school projects, meetings and deadlines takeslittle time to create and can make a busy schedule eel under control. "Time managementis an essential quality and core competency or most proessionals, and this will be a goodtest o one's mettle," explained Jerey Greenberg, director o career services or DeVryUniversity. "This skill gets easier over time and will ensure that your work does not pileup, preventing you rom meeting deadlines."

3. ADDreSS your StreSS.The weight o multiple obligations can be overwhelming. It's important to take breaks toobtain a resh perspective. Exercise and social interaction provide the perect opportunityto relieve stress and reocus your thoughts, allowing you to return to coursework with aclear mind and renewed sense o energy.

4. tAke ADvAntAge of your School'S reSourceS.The network o classmates and proessors your school oers can provide support andadvice or balancing work and school. The economic recession has led many schools tolaunch career services departments or strengthen existing ones.

5. creAte A SuPPort network.Harness the support o riends and amily, and see i they can help you accomplish yourgoals. This support could be something as simple as meeting with a roommate to planhousehold chores or meals or the month. It is important to remember that the hard workand sacriice required to balance work and school oten lead to career success.

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When you live on your college campus, your residence hall is your home. Residence

halls, or dorms come in all shapes and sizes, with dierent amenities andaccommodations. But they all have one thing in common the need to decorate tomake your space your own. Personalizing your dorm room can be a challenge, both inaordability and in size. Most rooms are shared and small, so decorating takes somethought and creativity. But with a good plan and a ew key items, you can make your homeaway rom home a comortable haven or sleep, study, and un.

We want students to realize beore they come to college that where they are living ismore than a place to just sleep, says Tiany Lamberton, residence director, Ward Hall,St. John Fisher College. Planning is key, visiting the school is key and looking at residencehall rooms to see what the space is you have to work with.

Knowing your space is the most important rst step to decorating it. What size is theroom? How many people will share the room? What size are the beds? Where are theylocated? Are they on the foor or will you build a lot or sleeping space to be above livingspace? How big is the closet? What urniture is already in the room? Can you paint thewalls?

Checking with your roommate(s) to coordinate decorating plans is also at the top o thelist when considering how to arrange your space. Since most residence halls are doublesor triples, plan together to maximize the options instead o duplicating them.

Once you determine the size o your space, the urniture you have, and where you willlocate your beds, you can think about adding kitchen elements. The caeteria is not alwaysopen, so having a mini-rerigerator and a microwave, or small appliances dependingon what your residence hall allows, is helpul. But kitchen items take up space. So doentertainment items. Going modular with cubes, cubbies, or crates, to stack appliances,

DVD players, stereo equipment, and video game systems along with kitchen items is asure way to save space.

Staying organized with clear storage containers or under the bed, in the closet, or onthe dresser and desk makes it easy to nd items and keep them neatly stored. Hangingsweater shelves can hold many items in the closet. Trunks can double as storage spaceinside and stackables on top, or used as a table. Ottomans made or storage can storeand seat. Shower caddies or bathroom items, desktop organizers or school supplies,cleaning caddies or cleaning supplies, and a locked storage container or valuables are all

invaluable when trying to stay organized in a small space.Accessorizing is key to add simple and un colors and comorts to your room. Accessories

show o your style and personality, and can also help your room eel more comortable.A sot area rug can add dcor and warmth to the foor. A comorter to sit on and sleepunder adds sotness. Throw pillows accent your room and soten your seating. Curtains

are a sot touch to h ide closets without doors, to canopy around your bed or privacy, andto diuse the light rom the windows. Lighting is important or studying, but can alsochange the eel and hue o a room. Desk lamps, foor lamps, and clip-on lamps come inmany shapes, sizes, and colors to optimize lighting needs.

Finally, personalizing your space with photos, pictures, memorabilia, inspiration, andvisualization is essential to eel at home. Corkboards or pinboards are perect or clippings,papers, pictures, pins, or other l ightweight items. Photos can be blown up into posters orsuper-sized, easy hanging art. Calendars come in many sizes and styles and are importantto stay on top o your schedule. Dorm room wall decals are removable stickers, and are agood way to perk up walls. Hanging mirrors, or ull-length mirrors can provide an opticalillusion o more space. You can check out your outt, put on makeup, and decorate the

sides o the mirror or style.

Regardless o how you choose to personalize your college housing space, eelingcomortable both physically and emotionally is essential. Getting to know your roommates,your residence assistants and directors, and your neighbors is par t o the process to eelingat home.

Residents enjoy an opportunity to engage with other students with diverse backgroundsand experiences, with a sense o community and support, says Shelitha DickersonWilliams, director o Housing and Residence Lie at Monroe Community College.Students are oten very excited to return to the residence halls ater closings becausethey miss the environment they have developed there.

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