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Career minded 10 Editor’s letter 6 Get it together 13 Book review 19 Going the distance 15 Quotes to live by 43 College Search: Explore your options 17 Advertiser index 46 Take 2! School profiles 34 Calendar of events 46 Preparing to transfer. 30 careers life

Ask the right questions to The balancing act find the perfect career fit 10 11 How to handle being a full-time college By Burt Nadler student with a part-time job. By Bryn Durgin Cut college costs now Community service and 13 How to approach the financial aid 14 volunteerism It’s never too late process. How helping others can help you. 12 Deciding to go back to school was By Burt Nadler By Anne Chaconas the best decision. By Shaya Leamon Graduate on time Careers in the US Armed 18 Be aware of common traps that can 23 Forces Know what you want and extend your college stay. By Jonathan Peters 17 go after it! By Laura Wilkins Transferring put grad on chosen Which US Military branch career path. should I join? Preparing for a gap year 24 By Leonard Bellisario 21 By Danai Kadzere By Kate Oczypok Finding my true passion College search: Take 2! 5 common myths about Transferring allowed me to pursue career exploration 20 30 Prepare to transfer and find the 41 what I love. perfect school. By Patricia Phillips By Debray “Naaqtuuq” Dommek By Katie Barry Going high tech FAFSA 411 25 Changing majors meant changing 40 Financial aid info at your fingertips. schools. By Andrew Stockwell How to save big on your 44 college books JOIN US! WE’RE How to find friends in By Liz Funk 26 college PINNING! By Sarah Nagel www.Pinterest.com/ NextStepU Far exceeding expectations 29 Transferring was a necessary but positive experience. Helping students find the right path By Nora Lindvall

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Please go to NextStepU.com/WinFreeTuition for official rules. Ask the right questions to Career minded find the perfect career fit Top 5 Most By Burt Nadler Promising Careers Soon after inter-networking, con- Q: Should I choose a career because Still unsure about what you want duct interpersonal networking. This of job outlook — even if I think I’ll to do after you transfer? Consider involves e-mail communiqués, hate the work? looking into one of these reviews of profiles on career websites, popular careers. A: What’s hot and what’s not as well as in person or phone interac- predictions of supply and demand, tions. outlook, or descriptions of futuristic Networking via “information con- Healthcare/Nursing careers are not reliable, nor realistic. versations” is how you learn about But inter-networking and interper- career and educational biographies. sonal networking will provide data The last question you should always ask is: “Can you suggest two or three 1 needed to set career field and job function goals. people I can talk to about their back- Communications/Media grounds?” Once you have role models, Remember… you can follow in their metaphorical • If you can describe a job, you might 2 footsteps and the path becomes so Not-for-profit someday get that job. much clearer. • If you’ve met someone with a job Organizations you would like, you can someday get While you should envision weeks, that job. months and years ahead, don’t try to control the future. Take steps that 3 • The more people you meet in career Business/Finance fields of interest, the more likely you involve continued cyber sleuth- will succeed in those fields. ing, networking for information and inquiry to potential internship 4 These three statements provide real- sites or formal application for hire. istic and time-tested approaches to Introspection and information yield Sciences career exploration and goal articula- goal clarification! tion. Through books, articles 5 Today, learning about career fields, and counseling, Burt jobs and educational requirements is a Nadler, a career services point and click away. Enter any career professional, inspires related phrase (including those you high school students, college students hear about in “top fields” and “future and others to clarify, articulate and, careers” articles) into Google, Yahoo, step by step, to attain career, academic Bing or Ask. As you read downward, and personal goals. look inward and think about values, interests and personality traits — not about outlook. Need more career advice? Snap a picture ------> Soon you will be able to state: “The or go to NextStepU.com/ FindACareer more I read about [insert three fields], the more I want to meet someone in these fields.”

10 NextStepU Magazine Transfer Guide 2012 www.NextStepU.com The balancing act HOW TO HANDLE BEING A FULL-TIME STUDENT WITH A PART-TIME JOB

By Bryn Durgin

“I’m paying for my own school. has seen more students seeking out semester,” says Mongkolpumirat. Without a job, I wouldn’t be in col- these types of gigs. Why? The con- lege,” says Voranan Mongkolpumirat, venience. “I have random one-hour Campana also suggests being proac- junior at Wheelock College (www. shifts throughout the week that fit tive. So if you notice that you have a wheelock.edu) in Boston, Mass. right in between my classes,” says test, a presentation and two papers Justin Barleben, sophomore at Roberts due a week and a half down the road, Attention college students: prepare to Wesleyan College. you had better get a head start. Every pull out your wallets and get to work minute counts. Sneak in extra study because parents aren’t paying up like • Be up-front about your student time by taking advantage of lunch they used to. status with your employer. “Come breaks and slow business – even if finals week when you need to alter that means just flipping through According to a recent ApplyWise. your schedule a little bit, you need to flash cards. com and NextStepU survey, about 22 let your employer know what’s going percent of parents have not saved any on,” says Campana. Find somewhere • Schedule carefully. If you would money toward their child’s college that is known for hiring lots of stu- like to work mornings at a coffee education and another 20 percent say dents. Chances are they will be more shop, then look into afternoon/night they have saved less than $5,000. flexible and understanding as far as classes. If you would rather work eve- scheduling goes. nings at a restaurant, then consider “I just can’t afford not to work,” says enrolling in some earlier classes. Samantha Seymour, senior at Roberts • Be assertive, too. If Wesleyan College (www.roberts.edu) you’re being given far But either way, be sure to pencil- in Rochester, N.Y. too many hours — in some time to breathe. “It gets kind of crazy schedule-wise,” When juggling homework and work- just say so! You can’t expect the situation warns Barleben. “Just make sure ing, plus trying to hold onto some- you actually have room for what of a social life, college can feel to change until you speak up. everything and time to com- like a three-ring circus. mit.” Keep a tight grip on the • Plan ahead. Scan Keep in mind that pro- situation your syllabi fessors are also doing • Stay on campus. Whether it is for tests, quiz- what they can to working at the library, gym or café, zes and papers help you make or guiding tours for incoming stu- and stock-up the most of dents or tutoring fellow students, on sticky notes. class time, there are plenty of jobs that need to be “I have a schedule Campana says. done on campus. drawn up that I “Some instruc- tors are allowing Karen Campana, director of new stick on my wall, students to meet student advising at Benedictine listing important during part of class for University (www.ben.edu) in Illinois, dates for the larger group projects.”

Transfer Guide 2012 NextStepU Magazine 11 • Get a life and make time for yourself. Do not hesitate to give away some hours and take a weekend off once in a while. Barleben tries to keep his evenings open. It is these time-outs that can help keep you sane.

Promise yourself when…you get less than five hours of sleep a night; when your friends think you have gone missing, that you will cut back on hours or quit. Barleben, MY for example, tells himself that if his grades were to start suffering, he would stop working as much. transfer STORY • Be realistic. If work just isn’t working out, don’t be afraid to stop. Your job should not cost you happiness.

School is a full-time job – “If you end up failing a class, you’re the one who’s paying for it. There’s no second It’s never too late chance with that money,” says Voranan. DECIDING TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL WAS But it will all pay off. “Even though it’s stressful at times, THE BEST DECISION I feel like I’m preparing myself for the real-world,” says Seymour. By Shaya Leamon

Bryn Durgin has a bachelor’s degree in Transferring to Mount Mary College in Milwaukee communications/journalism from St. John (www.mtmary.edu) was a no-brainer for me. I knew that Fisher College (www.sjfc.edu) in Rochester, I could not survive in a school with large class sizes. I NY. wanted the opportunity to be in an environment where everyone knew each other and female empowerment was emphasized. I enjoy living at a school in an urban area Alfred State while being close enough to the suburbs to have a more SUNY College of Technology laid back feel.

Going back to college was the best decision of my life. I had worked in management straight out of high school but had not taken the time to earn my degree. Mentoring my employees brought me to the realization that I want- Visit us. ed more for myself so that I could give back. Going back Bachelor degrees offered to school in a technical environment allowed me to have a Architecture Information Security & Assurance much easier transition back to school. Architectural Technology Information Technology: Business Administration Applications Software Mount Mary’s transfer program allowed for an easy Computer Engineering Development Technology Network Administration move to a four-year college. All of my courses from my Construction Management Web Development associate’s degree transferred over, allowing me to start Mechanical Engineering Engineering Technology at Mount Mary as a junior. I have continued to attend Digital Media and Animation Technology Electrical Engineering Technology Nursing school full-time and work in my degree field. Currently, Electromechanical Engineering Sport Management I am taking a managerial accounting course, which has Technology Surveying Engineering Financial Planning Technology allowed me to transfer skills I learn in class to my day-to- Forensic Science Technology Technology Management day life, working as a cost analyst assistant. Human Services Management www.alfredstate.edu/transfer-students Shaya Leamon is a Business Administration major at Mount Mary College (www.mtmary.edu). She is from Then decide. West Bend, Wis. Open Sunday, Oct. 21 Saturday, March 9 House Saturday, Nov. 10 Sunday, April 14  For more information about the transfer process, ® Hit the ground running ... visit www.NextStepU.com/DecideToTransfer

12 NextStepU Magazine Transfer Guide 2012 www.NextStepU.com Get it together Cut college costs now!

HOW TO APPROACH THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS Prioritize your life! By Burt Nadler

Need a little help managing your time? Here’s how you Optimistically and realistically, you not the “sticker prices” of schools, and should divvy up your days to can afford college — especially now decide where to attend. make time for school, work and that you have your first two years fun! under your belt! But you won’t know Information from admissions, finan- if you can afford specific schools until cial aid, as well as guidance counsel- after you apply for admissions and ors, will identify steps to take, inspire financial aid. So, let’s focus on steps to you to apply strategically (requesting take now. fee waivers), and empower you to  Class. Yes, you do actually determine where you will transfer. have to show up. First you must share an estimate to You can and will afford college! The begin efforts that yield “need-based NextStepU take will in time facilitate  Homework. Reading, aid.” Also, create a resume reflect- giant leaps to success! writing papers, projects and ing academic status, achievements, studying. (Hint: Don’t read in co-curriculars, athletics, honors and Through books, articles bed. You might fall asleep!) community service as you begin and counseling, Burt to seek “merit-based aid,” athletic Nadler, a career services  Library time. Your new scholarships, special fellowships or professional, inspires home away from home. military related support from your high school students, college students transfer school. and others to clarify, articulate and, step by step, to attain career, academic Act like financial aid is a commu- and personal goals. nication, not solely an application  Part-time job. Earn some process. Be inquisitive and enthusias- Need financial planning help? spending money. tic when speaking with admissions, Snap a picture ------> or go to NextStepU.com/ financial aid and guidance profes- FinancialPlanning  Work-study. Help pay for sionals. They are called “counselors” school and get in some extra because they want to assist and advo- study time. cate for you. In person, or via e-mail, state your interest in applying to and attending a school and your need for financial assistance. Share your resumé, family income estimate and  Naps/downtime. Essential specifically request help with “next for every college student! (Not steps I should take.” just for kindergarteners.) As you progress step by step, asking  Extracurricular activities. questions and receiving answers, learn Clubs, sports, committees and about policies and programs associ- more. ated with school specific, state, federal  Going out. When you just and private scholarships, grants, fel- need to get off campus and have lowships and loans. Learn “price and some fun! fit” differences between state schools, including community colleges, private schools, etc. The goal is to com- pare actual “post aid package prices,”

Transfer Guide 2012 NextStepU Magazine 13 Community service and volunteerism HOW HELPING OTHERS CAN HELP YOU

By Anne Chaconas

Everyone knows that helping others easier for you to not only help others, organizations may not be quite so gives you good karma, but did you but also do it with a smile on your readily accessible. That’s where the know it can give you career guidance, face. Internet comes in. Websites like too? Volunteer Match (volunteermatch. Talk to those you know org), Volunteers of America (voa.org), Helping out with service You would be surprised at who Service Nation (servicenation.org), organizations and volunteering your volunteers their time, and where they and DoSomething.org all have huge time and expertise to different causes do it. Talk to your roommates and online databases of local volunteer not only helps out your community, friends and see if they are part of any opportunities with both it also lets you “try on” different community group or activity. Talk to small and large jobs and see which ones fit the best. your guidance counselor or advisor; organizations and Wondering if teaching is a path you’d many schools have volunteer and can easily match like to follow? Consider volunteering community service programs already you up with at a school. Thinking about being a in place that you can become a part of. opportunities doctor or a vet? Volunteer at your local They may know of or be the leaders near your hospital or work with a nearby animal at organizations in your city, which college campus. shelter. Considering a career in the can provide you with volunteerism environment? Look at Greenpeace. opportunities. Want to work with kids? Talk to your local YMCA or daycare. Check out established programs The possibilities are endless and so are Organizations such as AmeriCorps, the career paths you can choose from. the Peace Corps, Greenpeace, Teach for America, the ASPCA, the Red So, how to begin? Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Think about how you’d like America and the Boy Scouts are all to help well-known for their philanthropic Start by really giving some thought efforts and their large volunteer to where you’d like to fit in the workforce. If you want to have access community service world. Do you to a large variety of resources and want to lead a group? Organize have a volunteer crew of hundreds (or events? Teach? Work with children? even thousands!), then going to one of Work with animals? Think, also, the large, national, well-established about the environment you’d like programs is a must. to be in: Do you want to be indoors? Go online Outdoors? In an office setting? In a Although the large national hospital? Taking the time to ponder organizations are definitely worth how you want to help (and what you checking out, many smaller don’t want to do) will make it much

14 NextStepU Magazine Transfer Guide 2012 www.NextStepU.com Going the distance

What happens after you’ve you help others, you will not only chosen an organization or volunteer with gusto, you’ll inspire Pros and event? others to do the same. You’ll also enjoy cons of a Then get busy helping — and yourself more and bring more joy to thinking about what you’re doing! others. long-distance Ask yourself: Realize it is a long-term • Do I enjoy what I do with this transfer commitment organization? Once you find that perfect volunteer Wondering whether or not you should transfer to a school far • What would I change about my opportunity, don’t be sporadic in your away from home? Here are some duties? commitment. If you really want to make an impact — and if you really pros and cons of a long-distance • Could I do this for more than just want your volunteering to make an transfer. a weekend every week? Could I do it impact on your resumé and career full-time during the week? opportunities — then stay with it for the long haul. Be constant, consistent PROS • What about this position fulfills and committed. But understand it me? ✪ may involve sacrifices. You may have You can start over! You have room to grow and become who- • Am I excited to work for this to give up some weekend outings or ever you want to be. organization? spend a few Friday nights working instead of partying. ✪ Meet new people and create If you find yourself saying, “I new friendships. wouldn’t do this if they paid me!” Don’t forget to toot your own (and they’re not paying you), then you horn ✪ Experience an entirely know it’s not for you. Don’t be afraid If you’re doing something you love, different way of living in a to try out new organizations that helping others, making a difference completely new environment. you might otherwise never consider. and learning about what you’d like to Now’s the time to try on as many do when you grow up, don’t forget to ✪ Experience new things that possible careers! Many students would tell people! Put it on your resumé, talk you would never have the chance never have considered a medical path about it in your application essays and to do in your hometown. if they hadn’t volunteered with the share your experiences with others. Red Cross or their local hospital, and Volunteering can be a fulfilling, others might not have thought about exciting experience. Approach it CONS a career in teaching or mentoring if in a methodical way, and it can be they hadn’t checked out AmeriCorps,  You’ll be separated from your incredibly beneficial — both to those Teach for America or Big Brothers family and friends and you’ll you help and to your future! Big Sisters. have to work on keeping in touch. What should you do Anne Chaconas is the director of to get the most out of  You’ll have to adjust to dif- admissions counseling volunteering? ferences in culture and environ- for PowerScore Test Remember, it’s not enough ment. Preparation (www.powerscore.com). to just lend a helping hand. Every year, she answers countless Be proactive about your  You can’t drop everything questions about college admissions volunteering, and it will not only and run home whenever you and helps many students get into help others, it will help you, too! want. This may mean missing their top choice schools. out on some things, but you Think about why you’re will also be making your own doing it memories. If you have a purpose behind why

Transfer Guide 2012 NextStepU Magazine 15 chatham college for women

big thinking for a big world

Each year, more than a quarter of our new students transfer to Chatham. Chatham makes the transition seamless and personal, allowing you to transfer up to 60 credits and stay on track to earn your degree quickly. Our beautiful, friendly, and diverse campus makes it easy to find your niche and feel comfortable, while small classes allow you to make quick connec- tions inside the classroom with faculty and students.

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16 NextStepU Magazine Transfer Guide 2012 www.NextStepU.com Know what you Explore your options want and go after it! Transfer to TRANSFERRING PUT GRAD ON CHOSEN CAREER PATH your next semester…at By Leonard Bellisario sea!

MY Transfer transfer students For a young University of Akron STORY don’t (www.uakron.edu) alumnus inter- have to be ested in politics and public policy, limited to there was no greater classroom than school on the Clinton Global Initiative Annual land! The Meeting in New York City. For me, it Semester at Sea pro- was a way to start my internship with gram (www.semesteratsea.org) the William J. Clinton Foundation. offers students the opportunity to complete a semester of their The Global Initiative draws 1,000 education aboard the MV Ex- members for talks and panel discus- Bellisario with Pres. Bill Clinton plorer, gaining both educational sions and it takes over several floors and cultural opportunities. of a hotel. I helped draft media advi- Dickerson. “Our center has worked to sories, responded to press inquiries coordinate services for credit evalu- ›› Founded in 1963 and escorted members of the press ation, preadmission advising and to various sessions. It was a busy time helped build stronger relationships ›› 20 different disciplines of and very exciting. with area community colleges.” study

What prepared me most for the Once at UA, I knew I made the right ›› More than 75 course offerings opportunity were the classes I took choice. I liked the diversity of classes ›› 40% of students receive finan- after transferring to UA in 2008, and in political science and I enjoyed the cial aid an internship in the Washington, D.C. real world experience we received office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown. through research projects. ›› An alumni base of 50,000+ people Although I was accepted at UA right The direct knowledge I’ve gained out of high school, I — like so many through my internships is going to For more about Semester at transfer students — opted to save be very useful to me professionally. Sea opportunities, check out money by beginning college close Ideally, I’d like to have long-term www.semesteratsea.org. to home. I completed my first two involvement in nonprofit work, per- years of coursework at Cuyahoga haps in a policy analyst position. Community College (www.tri-c. edu), but stayed in contact with Karen Leonard Bellisario has been work- Dickerson, director of UA’s Transfer ing for the Cleveland Foodbank Student Services Center, to ensure all on its annual Harvest for Hunger of my classes would transfer. It was a Campaign. seamless process and I appreciated all  For more information of Karen’s help. on how to transfer, visit www.NextStepU.com/ “Leonard is a true Tri-C/Akron trans- DecideToTransfer fer student success story,” said

Transfer Guide 2012 NextStepU Magazine 17 Graduate on time BE AWARE OF COMMON TRAPS THAT CAN EXTEND YOUR COLLEGE STAY

By Lauren Wilkins

The super senior: unofficially defined one or two classes, giving you a better ing at the University of Southern as the college student who isn’t quite chance at doing well. California (www.usc.edu), says stu- ready to let go of the glory years; the dents often enter into study abroad lingerer who should have graduated programs that are not in accordance with your older brother but instead Empty credits with their major, and are welcomed will have class with you next semester. Empty credits can appear when back to campus with a semester of students score lower on place- coursework to make up. Bernstein While these stereotypes exist, super suggests you enter study abroad pro- seniors are also made up of students ment exams and are placed into prep courses that prepare them grams that align with your major, who fall victim to avoidable traps which are offered at many schools. brought about by poor early plan- for the degree requirement course but don’t count toward ning. Here are four traps that can Changing majors their major. Classes like these keep you from graduating on time. Most colleges report that the majority make extensive pre-planning of freshmen are undecided. It’s OK Not enough credits essential, explains Jones. When not to have a first choice right off the choosing your schedule, pay According to Morris Jones, academic bat, but once the choice is made, be attention not only to the overall advisor at Indiana University-Purdue prepared to deal with an extra course subject of the class require- University Indianapolis (www.iupui. load if the major changes. Sometimes ments, but which of those edu), many students find themselves courses may overlap, in which case classes within that subject will in a hole with credit hours because the requirement load will not be as count for the major. they only pay attention to financial heavy. aid’s definition of a full-time student. These empty credits have the Be sure to talk to counselors and ask ability to push back graduation. “Financial aid is what dominates the for updated four-year plans as soon For example, if there is a three- discussion,” Jones says. “Twelve credit after a change of major as possible. hours is their minimum but at that hour empty credit in a 16-hour rate of 12 hours a semester, they will schedule, when planning for Even though graduating in four years be out in six years. It’s all mindset. graduation, students should is rare, with adequate pre-planning Students see the 12-hour minimum consider it a 13-credit hour and hard work, it can be done. Even and are either misinformed or too schedule. for a transfer student! scared to take on a bigger load. Students need to have at least 16 credit Lauren Wilkins is Study abroad hours a semester to graduate on time.” a recent graduate of College offers opportunities to expe- Indiana University Jones recommends summer classes. rience places the average person (www.indiana.edu ) In college, summer school does not couldn’t afford otherwise; yet gain- where she majored in journalism and carry the same stigma that it does ing these experiences often puts you entrepreneurship. in high school. An added benefit of behind in course work. summer classes is the light schedule that allows you to focus your time on Debra Bernstein, director of advis-

18 NextStepU Magazine Transfer Guide 2012 www.NextStepU.com Book Review

The Insider’s Guide to We’re Your the Colleges Transfer School! By Enid Arbelo Bryant

Looks can be deceiving.

“The Insider’s Guide to the Colleges” is a bit off-putting when you first flip through it. The 2012 version — which is the book’s 38th edition — is more than 900 pages long with print smaller than most textbooks.

So although you assume the book is full of lengthy college descriptions with advice from current college stu- Career dents, it’s much more. The minute you land on a page and Success read a bit, you’re instantly hooked. Starts There’s a hilarious “Terms You Should Know” section SUNY Upstate is Here that may be a bit offensive to some, but very educational exclusively designed to frosh covering everything from parietals to gut. If you as a transfer school. don’t know either word, this book is for you. All 2+2 students enter with an associate’s degree or 60 college credits for their junior and senior years at Upstate. Then you should jump to the “Insider’s Quiz,” which is a bit stereotypical but still worth a few laughs. (I took Our 2+2 programs include: the quiz and they got me all wrong — matching me to a Cardiovascular Perfusion, BS school I didn’t attend. It was worth a few minutes though, Medical Biotechnology, BS because I learned a bit about other schools.) Medical Imaging Sciences, BS, BPS Medical Technology, BS My favorite section of the book is definitely the Editor’s Nursing, BS Choice, which rates schools from “Happiest Students” to Radiation Therapy, BS, BPS “Most Millionaire Graduates” while touching on Respiratory Therapy, BS seemingly everything in between from cool mascots to SUNY Upstate also offers master’s and doctoral degrees study abroad programs. programs, including: Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Of course, most of the book is spent on giving an over- Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, and Biomedical Sciences. view of about 300 four-year institutions by state, with Visit us as at Saturday Open House: comments from real students and helpful stats. November 10, 2012 • March 23, 2013 Overall, “The Insider’s Guide to the Colleges” is a fun www.upstate.edu/students read, but because so much of it is tongue-in-cheek, make sure it’s not the only book or reference you consider when deciding on a college or university.

 What are you reading? We’d love to know what books are on your radar. Send an email to [email protected] with your favorites. S Y R A C U S E , N E W Y O R K

Transfer Guide 2012 NextStepU Magazine 19 Feel as if you started here.

Springfield College is a welcoming community. Transfer students quickly become involved in academic and campus life and come to be active members and leaders in community service programs, academic and student organizations, athletics, club sports, and more.

It’s like you’ve been here all along.

Want to know more? Contact Assistant Director of Admissions/ Transfer Coordinator Anne Goodeve at (413) 748-3136 or [email protected].

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE Office of Admissions, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109 springfieldcollege.edu

Finding my true passion TRANSFERRING ALLOWED ME TO PURSUE WHAT I LOVE MY

By Debray “Naaqtuuq” Dommek language family, Yup’ik was not my transfer mother tongue, but I knew it was a STORY My name is Debra “Naaqtuuq” stepping stone to learning my own Dommek, I was born and raised in language, Iñupiatun. After mention- place in which Kotzebue, Alaska and grew up in ing this to some advisors, they told me people from all Anchorage. I transferred to UAF of the Iñupiaq language program at over the world (www.uaf.edu) to pursue a baccalaure- UAF, an institution that also happens will continue ate degree, dual majoring in Alaska to offer a bachelor’s degree in Alaska to gather and learn from each other. Native Studies and Iñupiaq Eskimo. Native Studies as well. Language, culture, and a strong edu- I began my college career as an Following my newfound desire to cational and community atmosphere undecided major student at the indigenize my studies, I transferred drew me to this hill in the interior of University of Alaska, Anchorage in to UAF to learn Iñupiaq and am dual Alaska. Api igiga puttuqsritquvlusi…I 2006. During my first semester, I majoring in Alaska Native Studies ask that you all be inspired! took classes like western civilization, and Iñupiaq Eskimo, with a minor psychology, women’s studies, and in Film. What I truly love about  Thinking of transfer- Yup’ik Eskimo. I ended up failing his- UAF is that it sits atop a hill that, for ring to follow your dreams? tory, did an average job wrapping my centuries, has been a meeting place Visit www.NextStepU.com/ mind around psych, felt inspired as a for Dena (Athabascan Indian) chiefs DecideToTransfer for more woman, and more so as an “Eskimo.” who foresaw this particular land as a information. Although stemming from the same

20 NextStepU Magazine Transfer Guide 2012 www.NextStepU.com Preparing for a gap year

By Danai Kadzere

So you did it: you decided to take a Then a job, internship, or volunteer aren’t coming on your gap year with gap year. Whether you made the deci- placement is probably what you’re you. But that doesn’t mean that you sion because you (a) want to see the looking for. But don’t just stick to should think a gap year is a solitary world, (b) want to reapply to your top established programs—if there’s a period. Talk to friends and family choice schools, (c) are close to burned company that you’re really interested about your plans. You might have a out from your first two years of in working for, it’s worth contacting family friend involved in an industry school, the point is that you made the the company personally. They might that you’re hoping to take a look into, decision. just be willing to have you join them! or perhaps you have an aunt who lives in the country that you want to visit. But if you want to be one of those Whatever you want to do, chances are People are often willing to help you, people who, 20 years from now, cred- that you can find a way to do it. All but you have to give them the oppor- its your Pulitzer Prize and impressive you have to do is be proactive, ask for tunity to do so first. career to lessons learned during your help and organize yourself as early as year off, you’ll need to be prepared. possible. • Most of all: have fun. Rather than leaping headfirst into Yes, there’s a lot of planning that goes your gap year, with little clue of what, • Draw out a detailed budget for into a gap year. But the most impor- when, and how you are going to your gap year, inclusive of travel, tant thing to remember is that you make those life-long experiences, take food, housing and miscellaneous are doing this gap year for you. Just a few days (or even just a few hours) expenses. Then pool your resources as you shouldn’t allow yourself to be to put together a plan. The time and, if between savings and familial pressured into making college and you invest now will pay off over the assistance, you don’t quite reach the career decisions, do not allow yourself course of your alternative year. sum that you need, figure out ways to to be pressured into making gap year make up the deficit. From working decisions. Remember what’s impor- First things first: What do for the first part of your gap year, to tant to you, set manageable goals and you want to do? applying for relevant grants, giving remember not to stress out. Go somewhere quiet, with just a pen, up needn’t be an option. a piece of paper and your thoughts. Danai Kadzere is • Once you have your resources Then think. a German-South- worked out, plan the logistics of your African-Zimbabwean- • Do you want to learn a new lan- gap year. Set time frames for com- American student from guage, explore a new culture and pleting certain sections and must-do Greensboro, N.C., studying at Harvard become a part of the global commu- items. These time frames do not have University (www.harvard.edu). nity? Then travel should probably be to be set in stone, but will be helpful a part of your gap year. in preventing you from running out of time, with lots left to do. Need some transfer help? • Do you want to figure out your Snap a picture ------> future career path, pad your resume Everything is more fun with or go to NextStepU.com/ DecideToTransfer or get a taste of the working life? friends. Sure, chances are that your friends

Transfer Guide 2012 NextStepU Magazine 21 Served part-time while at community college. Earned money to pay for four-year degree.

Experience was the key to locking up a summer internship.

Go to NATIONALGUARD.com to see how you can take the next step in your higher education. Careers in the US Armed Forces

By Jonathan Peters

Whether your interests are in engi- overseas as a station manager, and a Responsibilities for a talk show DJ neering, medicine, law, business or fruitful career as a teacher after his could involve finding guests, writing even broadcasting, the armed services discharge. and researching content and using can provide the resources to pursue a editing software to finesse pre-record- profession or trade. “I don’t know as many jobs that trans- ed spots. late so well to the civilian world,” Petty Officer James Penney, an engi- says Heft. “AFN DJ’s have at least four Requirements neer in the Navy, as well as a recruiter years of experience, and we’ve done Most careers in the armed forces now based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this in extremely stressful situations.” require a four-year degree from col- makes it clear that “when you come to lege. Keep in mind the armed forces Typical Day the recruiting office, we can’t guar- often provide scholarships for stu- antee jobs, but there are options.” Expect a day in the life during your dents completing their education who armed services career to mirror that will go on to serve. Most commonly, All enlisted recruits meet with a of the civilian world. Keep in mind students use the scholarship provided career counselor who can help place that many careers involve being sta- by the GI Bill to help pay for college. them on meaningful job training tioned overseas and in times of war, so paths. After basic training, most sail- be ready to do your job in unexpected Career-focused grants are often avail- ors go onto “A” schools, which func- conditions. able as well, but are application only. tion like apprenticeships, offering The Army Nurse Candidate Program experiential learning in the career of A typical day as a civil engineer can provide $1,000 a month to com- your choice. Officer Penney chose a would depend on your branch of plete your bachelor of science degree. career as an engineer and also trained the armed services, your job title For those who do not want to commit as a firefighter, which opened a world and where you are stationed. A civil to years in the service, consider join- of options. “I can go to any state or engineer in the Navy may work as a ing the military reserve, where you base and work as a firefighter,” he contract manager; he or she would still may qualify for the GI Bill schol- says. spend the day supervising a construc- arship. tion project on base, coordinating Lee Heft, an instruc- schedules and workers. In contrast, a Some careers do not require a degree tor at the Military civil engineer in the Army Corps of and are taught through appren- Information School Engineers could spend the day over- ticeship. The Air Force has the in Norfolk, Virginia, seeing the restoration of a protected Community College of the Air Force, trained as a broad- region, such as the Florida Everglades. which provides both education and caster. He enlisted in job training for enlisted airmen in the Air Force in 1975 after high school A career as a DJ on the AFN will fields such as aircraft maintenance graduation. He joined the Armed involve the same tasks as a typical or telecommunications. Similarly, Forces Network (AFN), which is the civilian DJ, such as hosting a show, the Navy offers enlistees’ experien- military’s worldwide broadcasting organizing a playlist, preparing tial learning through its “A” schools, center, while stationed in Guam. announcements and managing a which could entail anything from library. Many stations will host news submarine to information technology This took him to multiple bases and entertainment shows as well. training.

Transfer Guide 2012 NextStepU Magazine 23 Salary Salaries vary for branch of service, rank and occupation. A new enlisted recruit with four months of training will receive a monthly salary of about $1,400. The amount is higher for officers; they could earn $2,655 a month upon recruitment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Keep in mind service in the military offers room, board and health insurance as well as other benefits.

Job Outlook As long as the United States has need for a robust military, there will be positions in the armed forces. In other words, there is no need to worry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 184,000 people must be recruited each year to make quota. While certain branches, such as the Air Force, have experienced cutbacks in active duty per- sonnel in recent years, all are still actively recruiting.

Jonathan Peters is a freelance journalist based in Los Angeles.

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Which US Military branch should I join? By Kate Oczypok

Do you want to serve your country intelligence, law and medicine and  Coast Guard while making lifelong friends and other scientific careers. The mission of the Coast Guard is exploring your passions? Here is to protect America’s coastline and  Air Force more information on careers in the water. They also maintain light- Look into the U.S. Air Force if you military by branch. houses and may combat illicit drug love to fly. You can also help the trafficking. BRANCHES Air Force’s flying mission working as firefighters, aircraft mechanics,  National Guard  Army security police or air traffic Back in the 1600s, citizens would The Army needs approximately controllers. protect their families and home- 80,000 to 90,000 new enlistees and towns from attacks. Now, the tradi- 7,000 new officers each year.  Marines tion is quite similar in that National If you’re a Marine, prepare to be Guard soldiers usually have civilian Look into the Army if you’re inter- strong and able. You may either jobs like building schools or farms. ested in operating tanks, flying have to operate a 60-ton tank, set up helicopters and launching missiles. a communications outpost or oper- Give the military a try if...  Navy ate a fighter jet. While the other You love your country, want to The Navy recruits over 40,000 branches accept thousands and work hard at what you do and are people each year to fill openings in thousands of new recruits annually, very passionate about your line of Navy career fields. Look into this if the Marines only accept about 1,500 work. you’re interested in nuclear power, per year.

24 NextStepU Magazine Transfer Guide 2012 www.NextStepU.com text UofHartford MY to 67463 and learn more! transfer STORY

Going high tech

CHANGING MAJORS MEANT CHANGING SCHOOLS

By Andrew Stockwell

I spent three years studying philosophy at a college in Wisconsin, but soon decided it was not what I wanted for my college career. Oregon Tech (www.oit.edu) interested me because it’s the first school in the nation with an ABET accredited program in Renewable Energy admission.hartford.edu Engineering. When I visited Oregon Tech’s campus, the projects that undergraduate students created, as well as the quality of Transfer scholarships the equipment used by the students, impressed me. As a of up to $20,000 per year first year student, I worked with Electrical Engineering students to design a new charging system for “Pepe,” the On campus housing Oregon Tech electric car. My major prepared me for two internships which I real- Easy transfer of credits ly enjoyed. My first internship was with a photovoltaics provider in California, which focused on the business of renewable energy. The next summer I spent in my home Credit evaluation upon acceptance state of Wisconsin working as a quality assurance engineer at a battery factory.

Contact Our Transfer After graduating, I’ll apply my degree to improve build- Counselors Today! ing efficiency, reducing energy costs and improving air quality. I am excited about the opportunities I have been 800.947.4303 prepared for as a student at Oregon Tech. [email protected] Andy Stockwell is a renewable energy engineering scan the QR code to contact us! major at Oregon Institute of Technology (www.oit.edu). He is from Kenosha, Wis. 200 Bloomfield Avenue  Thinking of changing your major and your school? Visit www.NextStepU.com/ West Hartford, CT 06117 DecideToTransfer

Transfer Guide 2012 NextStepU Magazine 25 How to find friends in college

By Sarah Nagel

Even though you know transferring Transferring is the perfect opportuni- will be a positive experience, you still ty to get unstuck. You can take charge What about all your old feel nervous about it. In fact, some- of your life and surround yourself friends? times the thought of leaving your with the kind of people that bring Transferring to college far family and friends fills you with out the best in you. Get excited and from home does not mean a sense of dread. What if you have make the most of it! the end of all your old trouble making new friends? What if friendships. With texting, Get to know the people you you end up lonely and alone at your social networking, web- new school? live with cams and cellphones, you Getting acquainted with your room- can easily keep in touch Not to worry! “Meeting people can mates and neighbors is one of the with all your old buddies be a lot easier than [you think]” says easiest ways to meet new people. All on a daily basis if you Kristen Fischer, you have to do is be open and friendly want to. author of “Ramen — bonus points if you organize a Some of your old friends Noodles, Rent and group activity. might even attend the same Resumes.” “People college as you. Your old usually befriend all “My roommate and I really kicked and new friends might get types of pals.” off the year and made a lot of friends along great and enjoy hang- by hosting a movie night in our dorm ing out together, but even Need more guidance? Here are a few room,” says Jasmine if they don’t, just relax and simple strategies to help you build a Davis, a recent remember that a little bit great group of friends right from the graduate of Chatham of change is inevitable. The start. University (www. important thing is to stay positive and make the most chatham.edu). “I’m Embrace your new life of your college experience. still friends with most It can be scary to start over, but don’t of those people to this day because let that hold you back from fully I reached out early in the semester everywhere. “When you’re waiting in embracing your new life at your new when everyone was still excited.” line at the bookstore, look up instead college. This is your chance to start of thumbing through those expensive fresh! As you settle in to your new life, books — you may meet a new pal,” remember that you’re not alone. They Fischer says. “I viewed my college will be eager to meet new people, too. experience as a place to So, go ahead and introduce yourself Don’t be afraid to make small talk reinvent myself,” says to your neighbors and invite your with people around campus. You may Ionnie McNeills, a roommate to lunch. It won’t take a lot not become best friends, but you’ll 21-year-old student at to get the ball rolling. increase your chances of meeting Howard University (www.howard. new, interesting people if you stay edu). “Since no one knew me from Be the one to reach out open to the possibility. Plus, college is before, I could create the impression Try to view everyone as a possible all about broadening your horizons that I wanted them to have.” friend. Opportunities to connect are and engaging in conversations with

26 NextStepU Magazine Transfer Guide 2012 www.NextStepU.com your classmates is a great way to learn new things.

Be involved Getting involved with a student organization will also expand your circle of friends. Participate in a club, sport, service project or religious organization that interests you. A part-time job is another way to bond with new folks whether you’re working as a tutor, an editor at the school newspaper or a barista at the local café.

Davis spent her first two years working at the library (a not-so-social gig), but when she switched jobs and started working at the Student Activities Office, she met a lot more people and made tons of friends. “I was responsible for running events, hanging fliers and just generally being all over campus, talking up our programs,” Davis says. “It put me in touch with a lot of people.”

The important thing is to have fun with it. As long as you stay active, involved and open-minded, new friendships will form naturally.

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Transfer Guide 2012 NextStepU Magazine 27 At Regis we value the perspective and life experience that transfer Bring Your Purpose. students bring to our campus. Apply Find Your Path. now— and discover a place where you can deepen your sense of purpose and discover your path to a successful future.

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28 NextStepU Magazine Transfer Guide 2012 www.NextStepU.com Far exceeding expectations

TRANSFERRING WAS A NECESSARY BUT POSITIVE EXPERIENCE

By Nora Lindvall members who take the time to mentor their students and an administration MY I transferred to Northern Illinois that values students’ opinions, an NIU University (www.niu.edu) following education really provides the most transfer the unexpected death of my mother, bang for my buck. STORY Linda. As a result of her passing, I became the caretaker for my disabled Since transferring to NIU, I earned that will aid uncle, Tom. With this responsibility, several awards, including the 2011 in providing I needed to continue my education Student Lincoln Laureate award, an viable, long- close to home. I knew little about honor given to the top senior from term solutions NIU, as I always envisioned myself each four-year higher education to civil and transnational conflicts. going away to college. However, institution in Illinois. I am especially transferring to NIU from my local proud that my NIU education has One day, I hope to give back to the community college turned out to be a enabled me to become a 2012-2013 institution that made it all possible wise decision. US Student Fulbright Scholar to the and help the next generation of Netherlands, where I will spend the learners achieve their dreams, too. What I love most about NIU are the year at the University of Amsterdam incredible opportunities available to studying for my master’s degree in  For more information and students. With hundreds of student conflict resolution and governance. helpful tips on how to transfer, organizations in practically every Ultimately, I hope to work in a major visit www.NextStepU.com/ area imaginable, exceptional faculty European institution, creating policies DecideToTransfer

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Transfer Guide 2012 NextStepU Magazine 29 College search: Take 2! PREPARE TO TRANSFER AND FIND THE PERFECT SCHOOL

By Katie Barry

When you decided to attend a two- back to school. “I thought I would close to New York City because of the year school, you might have already have to go back to MCC for some lively nature of the surrounding com- known that you would transfer to the classes before I could transfer since it munity,” says Pearsall. Seton Hall is college of your dreams. Or maybe you had been a couple of years, but that only 14 miles outside of the city. started your post-high school career wasn’t the case. They were so helpful at a community college because you and very supportive.” Try to start making decisions early weren’t quite sure where you wanted and often when it comes to search- to go or what you wanted to do. Either With the guidance of an advisor at ing for schools by exploring locations, way, the decision is upon you – your her community college, LoRusso vis- possible majors and looking into transfer is just around the corner! ited SUNY Brockport and it was there potential careers. (Even if you change that she was not only encouraged, but your mind, like LoRusso, you are bet- Regardless of the “why” you are going was able to transfer all of her credits ter off having a goal and working to transfer, the “how” is what mat- and enroll quickly and easily as a toward it than not thinking about ters most. Have you been taking the transfer student. “I couldn’t be hap- what you might like to do.) right courses? Will your credits trans- pier with my decision,” LoRusso says. fer? Will you be able to graduate on Get the basics under your time? How will you fit in at your new Your transfer process can be smooth, belt. too! Follow these helpful tips and 2It’s no secret that every college educa- school? your transfer is likely to be a positive tion begins with a few foundational If you’re asking yourself these ques- one. courses that every student must mas- tions, you’re not alone. Just ask Pia ter before completing their degree. It’s never too early to think LoRusso, a sociology major at SUNY These areas of study include liberal about your future. Brockport (www.brockport.edu) who arts classes like basic college-level 1It is critical to begin thinking about was unsure of where to go as well as math, science, English and social sci- what a transfer would really mean where you might like to transfer as ences. Beginning your college career for her. LoRusso attended Monroe soon as your first semester of your at a two-year school is a great way to Community College (www.mcc.edu) first year of college. That may sound complete these classes while saving right out of high school with plans to early, but the college years truly do fly money and figuring out what you transfer directly into a two-plus-two by and you will be ready to transfer really want to be when you grow up. program, but things didn’t go quite as before you know it. planned. Experience independence in Courtney Pearsall, a student who small doses. “I just wasn’t sure what I really transferred to Seton Hall University 3 Going away to college can be a major (www.shu.edu) from Finger Lakes wanted to do,” explains LoRusso, “so shock to the fresh-out-of-high school Community College (www.flcc. instead of continuing on with my student’s system. That is why attend- edu), explains that she “focused on education, I took some time off and ing a two-year school close to home what type of school I wanted and put my associate’s degree to work.” can provide a smooth transition from the location and environment of the LoRusso spent a few years in a couple adolescence to young adulthood. school” as she prepared to transfer. of different jobs but quickly realized While college classes require a certain “Ultimately, I chose to go to school she needed — and wanted — to go level of self-discipline and increased

30 NextStepU Magazine Transfer Guide 2012 www.NextStepU.com responsibility, it may be helpful to application-to-enrollment process. — and that is okay! Be at ease with have the help and guidance of your whatever bumps in the road you parents and/or family and friends to “Once classes begin, transfer students may encounter because it is all part keep you on track as you begin your have access to a variety of services pro- of what will make your individual college career. Once you transfer, you vided by our Student Success Center, journey unique and, believe it or not, will have had a taste of what it is like including: tutoring, academic advis- most memorable. It’s up to you to to be a college student and (hopefully) ing, career development, professional enjoy the ride! better prepared to be on your own. counseling, accessibility services, and more,” says Kurtz. And Mount Pearsall tells students to “have a little Take advantage of transfer Mary College isn’t the only school faith in [yourself] because you can resources. with such a strong support system for do so much more than you know and 4Transfer counselors, career coun- transfer students. Look into the trans- taking a leap at a new school is the selors and most professors will be fer resources your potential school start of finding yourself.” For her, more than willing — and happy — to offers. You will likely find guidance, transferring was “the greatest thing answer any questions you have about expertise and support as you work [she has] ever done” and hopefully it the transfer process toward earning your degree in a per- will be for you as well. or your college career sonal and productive way. Katie Barry is the in general. Andrea Don’t get discouraged! editor of NextStepU Kurtz, assistant direc- Magazine. tor of admissions for 5It’s nice to think that every single Mount Mary College credit will transfer, that you will (www.mtmary.edu) in Milwaukee, be accepted to your “dream” school as a transfer student, and that you Learn more about transferring. Wis., along with several dedicated Snap a picture ------> will graduate in four years or less. or go to NextStepU.com/ transfer admission counselors, DecideToTransfer helps guide students through the However, that is not always the case

Transfer timeline

A SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER GUIDE FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION

The moment you know you are any classes you might have to take ommendations and a portfolio if going to transfer is the moment you and what (if any) four-year institu- necessary. As a transfer student, you should begin to plan for the process. tions your current school has estab- will be expected to offer a bit more We have put together a timeline lished relationships with. than incoming freshmen right out for you to follow from your first of high school. ND semester to your final class at your  2 SEMESTER TH two-year school. Follow these help- Research scholarship and grant  4 SEMESTER ful tips and you will be well on information. You will likely be sur- Submit your FAFSA (as soon after your way to a smooth and successful prised at the number of financial Jan. 1 as possible) and apply for any transfer! aid opportunities available to you other need-based financial aid. as a transfer student. Also, ask the Make sure your application is filed  1ST SEMESTER transfer school about any awards and all deposits are paid. It’s time to Gather as much information as pos- they might offer. Email faculty transfer! sible. Contact admissions offices, and department chairs to get more ››› For more information schedule campus visits and narrow information if necessary. on how to transfer, visit our down your choices. You’ll also need RD special transfers section at to begin to gather the necessary  3 SEMESTER NextStepU.com/Transfer. pieces for your application(s). Find Decide on a school and/or program out what special requirements exist, and apply! Include a resumé, rec-

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WHY TRANSFERRING WORKED FOR THESE STUDENTS transfer STORY For Samantha Carlin and Mitchell Hauge, the University of Wisconsin “I attended “I attended the – Stout (www.uwstout.edu) was my first year University of the perfect school to transfer to. A of college at St. North Dakota polytechnic school, UW-Stout has Kate’s (www. (und.edu) for more than great academics to offer. stkate.edu) and one year and transferred to transferred to Here’s what Samantha and Mitchell UW-Stout. I am UW-Stout. I had to say: graduating in three years with really like the small school where a degree in Hotel, Restaurant my professors know me; I am and Tourism Management. not just a number. The faculty I absolutely love UW-Stout; and students are here to make especially the applied learning, a difference. The teachers are the co-op experience and the devoted to their fields and share great networking and leadership their passion with their students.” opportunities. I feel very prepared — Mitchell Hauge to enter the workforce.” —Samantha Carlin  Thinking of transferring? Visit www.NextStepU.com/ DecideToTransfer

32 NextStepU Magazine Transfer Guide 2012 www.NextStepU.com Let’s get organized

By Sara Rowe

Whether you’ve been living at home bunk or loft their beds to make more Your schedule and are now venturing out on your space in their dorm rooms. Or you Nothing needs more planning in your own for the first time, or you have could use bed lifters to create more college life than your schedule. Dr. already had a taste of campus life, space for storage. Put milk crates on Robert Neuman, former academic one thing’s for sure — you need to be their sides under your bed to store dean for Marquette University (www. organized. From dorm room to apart- books and other items or use clear marquette.edu) and author of “Are ment, here are some helpful tips to plastic storage containers, which You Really Ready for College: A help keep everything in order. make it easy to remember what is College Dean’s 12 Secrets for Success” inside. explains: “College students face the Your dorm room great challenge of organizing and Space will be at a premium in your Your study area managing all that time when they’re dorm room, so you will have to A study area that is clear of clutter is not in class. Students mistakenly con- be creative in how you store your the most conducive to getting work sider it ‘free time’ when in reality it’s belongings. Organization can cut done. unstructured time that students have down on dorm room chaos so it is a to structure.” positive environment for socializing  Your desk can quickly turn and studying. into a huge mess if you let the  When keeping your schedule, it is influx of notes, handouts and best to use a method that works best  Clothing can take up a lot of space, school supplies take over. Keep for you. Some students prefer a paper especially if you bring a year round your supplies in order by using day planner or white board. Others wardrobe with you at the beginning a drawer organizer and putting will feel more comfortable using a of the school year. If you will be visit- everything back in place once you a device such as Outlook or Google ing home between seasons, trade out are finished with it. Have a dedi- Calendar. Whatever you decide on, your warm weather clothing for cold cated pocket binder for every class just make sure you use it! and vice versa. you are taking, with loose-leaf  Olivia Lindquist Bowen, Founder Your closet will probably be paper for notes. Use a graduated & Director of Education at the tiny, so make the most of the space. filing system on your desk for Royston Writing Institute says, “Add Professional organizer Leslie Jacobs papers and receipts that aren’t class assignment benchmarks, office suggests using milk crates as shelves related. hours and workouts. Don’t forget to for clothing and other items on the plan time to keep yourself healthy!” floor of the closet. (When stacked  To keep your dorm room and Blocking out your schedule will help they also can make great book- study space in top shape, follow Leslie you know how much time you have shelves.) Other great space savers are Jacobs’ advice. She says, “When you to dedicate to other activities such as organizing tools that hang over a get back from class, don’t drop every- socializing, volunteer work, a part door. Pocket organizers can hold shoes thing on your bed. Empty your back time job and clubs. and other items, while hooks can be pack and arrange on your desk which used for wet towels and coats. Got the 4-1-1 on your dorm? books you will use that night and put Snap a picture ------> the rest on the book shelf.” or go to NextStepU.com/  Many college students choose to DormSupplies

Transfer Guide 2012 NextStepU Magazine 33 School profiles The Art Institutes Alfred State College transfer.artinstitutes.edu Alfred, N.Y. | alfredstate.edu/ How will you create tomorrow? transfer-students At The Art Institutes schools, our students work with experienced Alfred State, a college of tech- faculty who inspire and mentor nology within the SUNY system, them. Professional-grade technology offers outstanding educational brings ideas to life, and our students opportunities in its 20 bachelor degree and 53 associate collaborate with other like-minded students who share their degree program options. ASC is particularly known for its creative energy. We offer a dynamic, creative community learning-by-doing philosophy and hands-on education. Of that’s all about preparing you for your career. If you’ve earned course, the College’s technology-rich programs also teach your certificate or associate’s degree at another institution, students the critical thinking skills that help them succeed let’s talk about whether your credits apply towards earning a bachelor’s degree at an Art Institutes school. throughout their lives. We are a system of over 50 schools throughout North Because Alfred State possesses a strong sense of commu- America, so there’s a school near you. We offer master’s, nity, ASC students typically feel right at home within a few bachelor’s, and associate’s degree programs, as well as days of their arrival. Additionally, students can choose to certificate and diploma programs, in the areas of design, participate in more than 50 clubs and organizations as well media arts, fashion, and culinary (through the International as intercollegiate sports and intramurals. Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes, North America’s Alfred State is located in the beautiful Southern Tier of largest system of culinary programs offered at over 40 Art New York state: 15 miles north of the Pennsylvania border, Institutes schools). See page 8 for more information. 70 miles south of Rochester, and 90 miles southeast of Buf- Since The Art Institutes is comprised of several institutions, see aiprograms.info for program duration, tuition,fees, other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important info.The falo. Art Institutes is a system of over 50 schools throughout North America. Programs, credential levels, technology, and scheduling options vary by school, and employment opportunities are not guaranteed. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Several institutions included in The Art Institutes system For additional information: call 1-800-4-ALFRED, visit are campuses of South University or Argosy University. OH Registration # 04-01-1698B; AC0165, AC0080; Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 1287, 3427, 3110, www.alfredstate.edu/transfer-students or see page 12. 2581. Certified by SCHEV to operate in Virginia. Administrative office: 210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. ©2012 The Art Institutes International LLC.

The Boston Architectural Central Penn College College Summerdale, Pa. | Boston, Mass. | the-bac.edu centralpenn.edu

The Boston Architectural Col- Central Penn College is commit- lege is the largest, independent, ac- ted to providing students with an education that eliminates boundar- credited college of spatial design in ies, opens new horizons and turns New England. Located in the heart of Boston’s historic Back potential into career success. Bay neighborhood, the BAC offers programs in Architec- Central Penn offers degree programs in fields such as ture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable accounting, business administration, corporate communi- Design, Historic Preservation, Architectural Technology cations, criminal justice administration, physical therapist and Design Computing. assistant, occupational therapy assistant, homeland secu- After a shared foundation year in which students gain rity management, legal studies, information technology exposure to all of the major design disciplines, students and organizational leadership. Central Penn has a total of branch off into their major field of study. The BAC wel- 18 bachelor’s and associate degree programs and 12 fully- comes first time and transfer students into all programs. online degree programs. Students can get where they want The BAC’s unique, practice based model of learning al- to go faster with the College’s accelerated quarterly terms. lows students the opportunity to acquire significant profes- Bachelor’s degrees may be earned in three years plus an sional experience while pursuing their degree, and BAC internship, and associate degrees may be earned in 15-22 graduates are regularly cited as being the most prepared months plus an internship, depending on the program. for the challenges of today’s increasingly globalizes design Central Penn also offers an easy credit transfer process and profession. provides graduates with lifetime career assistance. For more information, see page 16. For more information, call (800) 759-2727, visit www.centralpenn.edu or see page 43.

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Chatham University D’Youville College Pittsburgh, Pa. | chatham.edu Buffalo, N.Y. | dyc.edu

Chatham University, in Pitts- D’Youville, a private institution burgh, Pa., prepares students to chartered in 1908 in Buffalo, N.Y., develop solutions to some of the provides a quality education in un- world’s greatest challenges, to excel dergraduate, master’s level, post-bac- in their professions and to become engaged life-long learn- calaureate and doctoral programs and enrolls about 3,100 ers who are environmentally responsible, globally conscious students, including a significant number of Canadians. and citizen leaders. D’Youville features accelerated five-year dual degree Each year, more than a quarter of Chatham’s new stu- programs in international business, nursing, physician dents are transfer students. The process and transition are assistant, occupational therapy and dietetics. There is also seamless and personal. Students can transfer up to 60 cred- a RN to BSN degree program in nursing and a five-year its, which allows for students to stay on track and complete program in education. Soon, a new pharmacy program their degree quickly. will offer another health care education option. Chatham is an innovator in academic programming, The college has just been designated as a military including with the Accelerated Graduate Program and a ‘friendly’ institution, ranking in the top 15 percent of all three-year Bachelor of Interior Architecture. More than 35 colleges and universities nationwide. majors and pre-professional programs are available, includ- D’Youville honors its Catholic heritage and the spirit ing in sustainability and the environment, STEM, business of St. Marguerite d’Youville by providing academic, social, and entrepreneurship, creative and liberal arts, health and spiritual and professional development in leadership and social services, international and political studies, as well as service. education, with access to graduate degree programs during For more information, visit www.dyc.edu or see page 43. senior year. For more information, see page 16.

Five Towns College Hofstra University Dix Hills, Long Island, N.Y. | Hempstead, N.Y. | hofstra.edu ftc.edu Transfer to Hofstra – A Move in Five Towns College is a compre- the Right Direction. hensive institution of higher educa- At Hofstra University, students tion that offers more than 30 dif- learn and grow on a campus that ferent undergraduate and graduate programs in: Business, offers engaging classes, exceptional facilities and resources, Elementary and Music Teacher Education, Liberal Arts, dedicated faculty, and a supportive network of peers and Mass Communication, Music and Theatre Arts. The college mentors. We inspire students to discover their strengths is noted for its strong internship programs and hands-on and find their purpose through career-enhancing, life- approach to learning, which provides the real-world expe- shaping experiences. And now, Hofstra is making the rience needed to secure a job after graduation. Our faculty transfer process as seamless as possible. Our transfer is superbly credentialed with most possessing the highest students are given greater flexibility in fulfilling general degree in their field of specialization. education requirements with coursework from a prior Five Towns College is one of the most affordable private institution. colleges in the region. Financial aid is available to qualified At Hofstra, our students find opportunity, pride and students, including scholarships, grants and loans based on purpose. To begin the transfer process or schedule an inter- academic achievement, financial need and merit. view, visit hofstra.edu/transfer. For more information, visit www.ftc.edu or see page 7. For more information, see the ad on page 45.

Transfer Guide 2012 NextStepU Magazine 35 School profiles Keuka College Le Moyne College Keuka Lake, N.Y. | keuka.edu Syracuse, N.Y. | lemoyne.edu

Your college choice will define Le Moyne College is a diverse who you are for the rest of your life. learning community that strives for Two years from now, people might academic excellence in the Catholic define you as a leader. Describe you as and Jesuit tradition. Our emphasis an innovator. Say you’re not afraid to step up to the chal- is on education of the whole person and on the search for lenges the world presents. When you interview for your first meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. job, you’ll want to be able to define yourself as someone who Le Moyne College seeks to prepare students for leader- not only has theoretical knowledge, but rock-solid, real- ship and service in their personal and professional lives. world experience. Graduates leave knowing that they are equipped to succeed Keuka College is defined by our 122-year history of in life because they have succeeded in understanding their blending theory and practice. We’re defined by our annual own capacities. Offering over 30 majors and 40 concentra- internship program, small classes and world-class profes- tions and special programs in the liberal arts, business and sors. But most importantly, we’re defined by the thousands the sciences, Le Moyne has received national recognition of Keuka alumni who make a difference in thousands of from both the Princeton Review and U.S. News & World businesses, organizations, and lives every day. Report for academic excellence and value. Are you ready to become a Keukonian? Learn more For more information, call (800) 333-4733, visit about transferring to Keuka College by visiting http://ad- www.lemoyne.edu, e-mail [email protected] or missions.keuka.edu/transfer or calling 1-800-33KEUKA. see page 5. For more information, see page 27.

Mercyhurst University Morrisville State College Erie, Pa. | mercyhurst.edu Morrisville , N.Y. | morrisville.edu At Mercyhurst University, you’ll be challenged. You’ll be rewarded. Morrisville State College sets the You’ll discover who you are and world in motion for students and is what you’re meant to be. This is the changing the face of the four-year place for you! degree institution with unprecedented advances in higher Founded in 1926 by the Sisters of Mercy, we are a education. private, Catholic, comprehensive institution dedicated to An action-oriented, interactive learning lab, Morrisville providing students with the best education possible. Al- is a national leader in technology — integrating it into all though founded as a liberal arts college, we now offer more aspects of campus life. The campus allows students and than 100 academic majors, minors, and concentrations for faculty to engage in ways that go beyond the traditional students. We exemplify “hands-on” experiences — our classroom environment with a 17 to 1 student to professor students just don’t learn, they do. All students are involved ratio while curriculums are enriched with applied learning outside of the classroom. and pave the way for opportunity at both the Morrisville Whether it’s in community service, athletics, clubs or and Norwich campuses. organizations, or an internship, our students make a Hands-on learning is not only one of Morrisville’s best- difference in the world. This is what makes us unique. kept secrets, but it’s also a major key to student success after Hands-on, hard working, engaged, personal, and graduation. Mercy! That’s us! Visit www.morrisville.edu to experience, Morrisville in For more information, see page 45. motion, or see the ad on page 28.

36 NextStepU Magazine Transfer Guide 2012 www.NextStepU.com School profiles New York Chiropractic Ohio University College Athens, Ohio | ohio.edu Seneca Falls, N.Y. | nycc.edu Ohio University: Where the Situated in the beautiful Finger promise lives in you Lakes region of New York state, the At Ohio University, we believe main campus of New York Chiro- in the promise that lives in each practic College (NYCC) overlooks Cayuga Lake just outside student. That promise shines brightly as OHIO students the village of Seneca Falls. Its 286 rolling acres are home to win national awards, land internships with prestigious the most advanced teaching/learning facilities in chiro- companies, design websites, produce feature-length mov- practic education, including amphitheater-style lecture ies, and participate in research that may impact generations halls with state-of-the-art multimedia facilities. Our anato- to come. Our students can also study abroad, participate my, physiopathology, diagnosis and chiropractic technique in community service, and get involved in more than 300 laboratories feature the most advanced technology. student organizations. We also have spacious, well-equipped residence halls OHIO students are welcomed to one of the nation’s most and an athletic center with cushioned running track, picturesque campuses, where they prepare for careers that basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts, a 25-meter may take them across the nation or around the world. Visit Olympic pool, and well-equipped fitness and free-weight www.ohio.edu/promise/next and find your path to prom- rooms. ise at Ohio University. For more information, visit www.nycc.edu or see For more information, see page 7. page 32.

Regis College Richmond, The American Weston, Mass. | International University in regiscollege.edu London London, England | Regis College is a co-ed, Catho- richmond.ac.uk lic institution that was founded in 1927. For over eight decades the Located in one of the great world College has prided itself on being a diverse and welcoming capitals, Richmond distinguishes itself as a truly interna- learning community guided by the Sisters of St. Joseph of tional University by enrolling students from more than 100 Boston. countries. Regis College is located in Weston, Massachusetts, one The University’s academic program, which encom- of the safest, suburban communities in the entire state. The passes business, communications, international relations college’s beautiful 132-acre campus is only 12 miles west of and the arts, reflects the American tradition of broad-based Boston providing our students with the best of both worlds core studies. It is particularly relevant to those who aspire — the tradition of a small community environment with to leadership positions on the world stage, whatever their proximity to the social, cultural, and professional opportu- chosen profession. nities of a big city Accredited in both the US and the UK, Richmond’s For more information, see page 28. American education in a British setting offers a comprehensive and profoundly awakening university degree experience for a global future. For more information, visit www.richmond.ac.uk or see page 24.

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Roberts Wesleyan College Roger Williams University Rochester, N.Y. | roberts.edu Bristol, RI | rwu.edu

Scholarship, spiritual formation, At Roger Williams University, and service describe the Christian your education is more than what college experience at Roberts Wes- you learn in the classroom. It’s about leyan College. Located in beautiful real-world projects, faculty interac- Rochester, NY, Roberts is committed to integrating a Chris- tions and becoming the person you want to be. tian worldview with academic study. RWU delivers a hands-on education in both professional At Roberts, you will have unique opportunities, like studies and the best of what the liberal arts have to offer. working side-by-side with faculty conducting genetic re- With 43 academic majors, more than 70 co-curricular activi- search or recording a CD or with our nationally recognized ties and study abroad opportunities on six continents, RWU Chorale. You may also choose to serve with professors on is an open community dedicated to the success of students, the mission field in places like Romania and Kenya. Our commitment to a set of core values and providing a world- professors are experts in their fields, and they will help you class education above all else. grow intellectually and spiritually. In the last decade, the University has achieved unprec- Our world-class 43,000 sq. ft. B. Thomas Golisano Li- edented successes including recognition as one of the best brary, along with our other outstanding academic facilities, colleges in the nation by Forbes, a College of Distinction will give you the resources needed to meet your academic by Student Horizons, Inc. and as both a best college in the potential. Recent graduates have chosen to attend presti- Northeast and one of the nation’s greenest universities by gious graduate schools such as Columbia University, MIT, The Princeton Review. The whole world is waiting; let us and the Eastman School of Music. open the door for you. If you are serious about learning and faith . . . Roberts For more information, see page 42. Wesleyan College is for you! For more information, see the inside front cover.

Springfield College The College at Brockport, Springfield, Mass. | State University of New York spfldcol.edu Brockport, N.Y. | brockport.edu

Springfield College — known The College at Brockport is a worldwide as the Birthplace of premier public liberal arts college Basketball® — was founded in 1885. with a tradition of academic excel- Throughout its history, it has remained true to its Humanics lence, focusing on challenging academics, encouraging a philosophy of educating students in spirit, mind, and body healthy spirit, and celebrating creativity. Each year, more for leadership in service to humanity. Today, Springfield than 1,300 students transfer to Brockport. Our selection College builds on its foundation of academic excellence and process is competitive, with a mean 3.2 GPA and 55 percent rich athletic heritage to give students real-world leader- acceptance rate. ship experience through fieldwork, internships, and service The College enrolls nearly 7,200 undergraduate and learning as early as their first year. 1,300 graduate students and offers 49 undergraduate majors, Degrees are offered in 40 undergraduate and 13 graduate more than 40 graduate programs, and 24 teacher certifica- major areas of study, including doctoral degrees in physi- tion programs. The average undergraduate class size is 23, cal education, physical therapy, and counseling psychology. with a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Our faculty are mentors Major areas of study are in health sciences, human and who work side-by-side with students as they conduct re- social services, movement studies and sport management, search and participate in experiential learning such as study education, business, and the arts and sciences. abroad programs and internships. And there are a variety Springfield College is accredited by the New England of extracurricular and leadership activities, including 100+ Association of Schools and Colleges, and has consistently clubs and organizations, performing arts, club and intramu- been ranked by U.S.News & World Report in its issue of ral sports, and 23 intercollegiate NCAA athletic teams. “America’s Best Colleges.” The College at Brockport. Pursue something greater. For more information, see page 20. Visit brockport.edu or see the back cover.

38 NextStepU Magazine Transfer Guide 2012 www.NextStepU.com School profiles SUNY Fredonia SUNY Oswego Fredonia, N.Y. | fredonia.edu Oswego, N.Y. | oswego.edu

SUNY Fredonia is a comprehen- At Oswego State, nearly 1,000 sive, selective, public, residential, of our 7,000 full-time undergrads liberal arts university located in enter as transfer students each year, beautiful Western New York, just so we know what qualities transfers minutes from Lake Erie. look for in a college. Here are just a few: Each year, approximately 650 transfer students enroll at • More than 100 academic options SUNY Fredonia. Offering small classes, internships, study • 300 full-time professors, nearly 88 percent of whom have abroad and more than 120 clubs and organizations, Ph.D.s Fredonia • 690 beautiful acres on Lake Ontario includes in its mission statement the encouragement • Over $800 million in recent and ongoing campus con- of teaching and learning in formal and informal settings. struction includes Campus Center complex and The Vil- Fredonia invites transfer students to visit our campus and/ lage (campus townhouses). or get an informal evaluation of prior credit. We • More than 1,000 internships available annually, and an have 5,400 undergraduates, more than 100 academic extensive study abroad program programs and 17 men’s and women’s NCAA athletic teams. • Transfer scholarships (see www.oswego.edu/admissions) For more information, e-mail admissions@fredonia. • 24 NCAA sports and nearly 150 clubs edu, call (800) 252-1212, visit fredonia.edu or see • Nationally accredited school of education and interna- page 29. tionally accredited school of business For more information, call (315) 312-2250, visit www.oswego.edu or see the inside back cover.

SUNY Upstate Medical Touro College University New York, N.Y. | Syracuse, N.Y. | upstate.edu/ touro.edu/nyscas students In New York City, Touro Col- SUNY Upstate Medical Univer- lege’s New York School of Career sity is an ideal place to transfer. Our and Applied Studies (NYSCAS) is a bachelor’s upper-division degree programs are exclusively compelling choice for many students. NYSCAS is a private, designed to offer junior and senior years to students with commuter college with its central location in the heart of two years of college. Manhattan’s Flatiron district and variety of sites through- From the start, students at SUNY Upstate learn in real out New York City. clinical settings: interacting with patients, working in labs, Are you ready to make some changes in your life? At and using the latest medical equipment. We offer lots of NYSCAS we can help you go where you want to and equip individual attention as we educate you for the most in-de- you with the tools every individual needs to succeed in mand health, medical and advanced nursing careers. the workplace in these very challenging economic times. Located in Syracuse, SUNY Upstate Medical University NYSCAS offers many two- and four- year degree programs includes four colleges and its own teaching hospital with with majors in areas such as Business Management and more than 80 specialty clinics. Our campus is part of the Administration, Human Services, Psychology, Education, dynamic University Hill. Because we are part of the State Social Sciences, Biology, Digital Multimedia Design, Infor- University of New York, our programs cost much less than mation Technology, Paralegal Studies, and much more. those at private schools. We also have agreements with If you are looking for a new beginning or are just start- many colleges and universities to help you transfer to the ing out in your quest for a college degree, we think that SUNY Upstate degree program you want. NYSCAS can offer you a real roadmap to success. For more information, call (315) 464-4570, visit For more information, visit www.touro.edu/nyscas or www.upstate.edu/students or see page 19. see page 3.

Transfer Guide 2012 NextStepU Magazine 39 School profiles Univeristy of Hartford University at Buffalo Hartford, CT | hartford.edu Buffalo, N.Y. | buffalo.edu

The University of Hartford offers The University at Buffalo is a variety of academic programs avail- one of the nation’s premier public able at few universities of its size yet research universities. Each year we welcome more than 1,500 strives to foster individual attention. talented transfer students into our community, all ready to With more than 7,000 full-time and part-time graduate take advantage of what it means to have a school with UB’s and undergraduate students, the campus is large enough to strength of programs and resources at their fingertips. achieve the goals of a university without becoming a mas- When you transfer to UB, you will find that education sive, impersonal institution. here is a whole new experience. Resources like the Center Many opportunities for career preparation can be real- for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities – com- ized within the 82 bachelor’s degree programs, 10 associate’s bined with internship opportunities downtown, across the degrees, 28 graduate degrees, and 7 certificates or diplomas nation and around the world – will prepare you for real offered by the University. success in the postgraduate world. Our professors are deeply Close student-faculty relationships are a hallmark of the engaged in your academics and committed to your achieve- University, which has a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Fac- ment. And our small, close-knit living and learning com- ulty choose to come here because teaching is their priority, munities make this largest of the SUNY campuses warm, and students know they can turn to their professors for a friendly and comfortable. deeper understanding of their areas of interest and of life in To learn more about transferring to UB, click on http:// general. admissions.buffalo.edu/transfer or call us at 888-UB-AD- For more information, see page 25. MIT or see page 28.

FAFSA 411 FINANCIAL AID INFO AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

What exactly is the forms of identification, such as your amount of federal grants, loans FA F SA? Social Security card and driver’s and work-study you’re eligible to The Free Application for Federal license and financial documents, receive. Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to such as your federal income tax If your application is incomplete, apply for federal student aid, such return. your SAR will display any issues as federal grants, loans, and work- What happens after I that need to be resolved. Make any study. It also is used to apply for submit the application? necessary corrections on the FAFSA most state and college aid and some You will get a Student Aid Report website. private financial aid. (SAR) by e-mail or by snail mail. Source: www.fafsa.gov When can I apply for the The colleges that you listed on your FA F SA? FAFSA will also receive a copy of Submit the FAFSA on the web your information. (fafsa.gov) from January until June. Your SAR will include What you need to apply your Expected Family for the FAFSA? Contribution (EFC). You may need to refer to various Your college uses the EFC to determine the

40 NextStepU Magazine Transfer Guide 2012 www.NextStepU.com 5 common myths about career exploration

By Patricia Phillips

Most of us get through life’s daily an interesting career path before you can help the employer reach his/her challenges by leaning on our natural graduate. goals, and you will easily differentiate instincts. However, when it comes to yourself in a tight job market. job search and career planning, our If you graduate in a “down” first hunch may not be the right one. economy, your job search is Everyone says college/ These five myths of career exploration doomed. career management centers 2 are useless and should be will reveal common mistakes made Nope. Every day, in good times and by students as they progress through 3avoided. bad, companies are hiring, especially their college education. Read on for at lower, entry-level salaries. In fact, Far too many college freshmen more details: employers are most often quoted as blindly follow the sometimes cynical I’ll figure out “What I want saying “It’s always hard to find good advice of upperclassmen and never to be when I grow up” when I people.” More than a million college even visit their own college and career get to college. students graduate every year, so good center. This experience is so common 1 people are plentiful, right? Not that many college and career offices You will learn a lot in college, from necessarily so, according to employers. track client satisfaction in two ways: how to manage your own budget While graduates are plentiful, satisfaction of students who use their to thought-provoking theories on focused, career-minded job-seeking services, and satisfaction of students a wide variety of subjects. If you are graduates are less so. In a tough who don’t use their services. Simply expecting your future career path to economy, it’s even more important to put, they recognize that all students hit you in the head one day, you will present yourself to the marketplace as have a perception of their services, likely be disappointed. Get actively someone who is interested in solving even if all students don’t use their involved in the process of identifying problems for employers. Too often, services. Oddly enough, students who your interests. If you really enjoy a job-seeking graduates are focused actually use career centers generally particular class, ask your professor on what the employer can do for find them to be quite helpful. Those to give you ideas of how you could them, rather than on what they can that don’t visit the center or only make a living by specializing in this do for the employer. Identify a few visit once or twice are more likely particular area of knowledge. For interesting, potential employer firms, to rate them as not helpful or less example, if your statistics class grabs research their products, challenges helpful. While these results make your attention, a conversation with and future plans and identify entry- good intuitive sense, don’t lose sight your professor, combined with a level positions that match some of of the bigger point — if you never little research through your career your interests. Applying online is engage with your school’s career management center, would reveal step one, but if you really want the management professionals, you will a wide range of career paths, from job, leverage networking tools like of course find them to be “useless.” finance positions with Wall Street Linked-In and Facebook to share your The staff and student workers of your banks, to analyst positions with Major goals with individuals connected career management center are waiting League Baseball and the NBA. Get to your target firms, increasing the to help you with career interest curious, ask a lot of questions and chances that your application gets assessments, resume development, increase the chances of discovering noticed. Speak in terms of how you networking, interviewing and

Transfer Guide 2012 NextStepU Magazine 41 negotiating advice. Meet with a career graduates thrive. Study the subjects an entry-level position as a financial consultant in your college and career that interest you, but always take the analyst with a smaller firm in an center and decide for yourself. initiative while in school to explore interesting industry will help you related career paths. gain the experience and credibility If I major in liberal arts I’ll necessary to capture the attention of never get a job. The first job I take after that consulting firm down the road. college is critical to my Your first job isn’t your forever job. 4“Don’t get a liberal arts degree, you’ll future success Keep a long-term perspective and never get a job!” Well-meaning 5 sense of humor on your job search, adults frequently share this one-sided Most of us will change careers, and you’ll hit the mark. point of view with impressionable defined as a change in job function, high school students. Fortunately, industry or both, at least three times Patricia Phillips is the Vice President many employers find a liberal arts over the course of our lives, and we’ll of Campus2Career Transition educationTransfrRWU to be highly valuable, even change employers many more times Services, Inc. (campus2career.org). preferable, to a more career-oriented than that. While landing your “dream degree. These employers are seeking job” right out of college is certainly well-rounded individuals who are possible, any job where you learn intellectually curious. They view skills that advance you towards long- college as a place to grow and explore, term career goals is a great start. For and are eager to hire motivated, example, while intelligent graduates with the right you might dream personality fit for their organization. of landing a job From commercial lenders to as a financial marketers, salesmen to operations consultant in  NextStepU’s free Scholarship Search can match you managers, corporate leaders to artists a well-known with more than $12 billion to help pay for college! www.NextStepU.com/Scholarships and entrepreneurs, liberal arts consulting firm,

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Transfer Guide 2012 NextStepU Magazine 43 How to save big on your college books

By Liz Funk

If you’ve been planning to transfer, a syllabus does call for a new edition Or what if you don’t want to pay you’ve probably been applying for of a textbook, Bird has found that anything to use textbooks for the scholarships and grants to cut tuition most professors are happy to accom- semester? Dominic Palvisak, a 2010 costs. But what about textbooks? As modate their students who want to grad of the University of Florida you probably know, some college save money by buying a cheaper, older (www.ufl.edu), found textbooks cost $100 or more! So what edition. Plus, you can always e-mail most of the books he if we told you that you only needed the professor before the semester needed at the public $100 a year for all your books? If you begins to ask if your old edition is OK. library. Seems like are creative and follow some insider a no-brainer, right? secrets, you can score big deals on Go online Think again. “Class books. “I spent more than $400 on books books at the university library were during my first semester in college. often checked out before the semes- Be a savvy consumer I was even more disappointed when ter began and continually renewed Toting around used the bookstore bought them back for throughout the term; however, fel- textbooks is a sign half the price I paid low students would not utilize the you’re a savvy con- or less. One book had local branches,” Palvisak says. sumer. Heather only been opened Sokol, who gradu- twice and still looked Share the deals ated from Ball State brand new,” says If you find an amazing deal for a University in Muncie, Ind. (www. Rachel Esterline, a required class textbook and you have cms.bsu.edu) in 2010, prefers used 2010 graduate of Central Michigan the money, buy all the copies avail- textbooks: “Used books are not only University (www.cmich.edu). able! Then, e-mail your professor and cheaper, but a lot of the time, you’ll let him or her know that you have get someone else’s notes in the mar- Luckily, there are ways around pay- extra copies of the book and you’ll gins or you’ll see that they highlight- ing lots of money for books you don’t sell them for far less than the campus ed the important sections for you.” know how much you’ll use. Amazon. bookstore’s “used” price. If you can’t com, Barnes and Noble’s online store, flip the books, you can sell them on Robyn Bird, an eBay and craigslist are all good sourc- BookByte.com, a hub where students English literature es to buy used textbooks at extreme can sell (and buy) used books. Then, graduate student at discounts; plus, all of these online you can put all your savings and earn- Northern Illinois retailers let users list their own used ings toward next semester’s books … or University (www.niu. books. You’ll pay the website and the a rainy day at the mall. edu), is also a big fan of used books: textbooks are sent right to you. “I’ve never paid full price or even the Liz Funk is the New school bookstore’s ‘used’ price for a Rental textbooks and loaned York-based author of book. For the humanities and English textbooks “Supergirls Speak Out,” especially, a current edition of a Websites such as bookrenter.com, a non-fiction look at the required book is almost never neces- Chegg.com and BN.com allow you to lives of overachieving girls in high sary … ‘Moby Dick’ is ‘Moby Dick.’” If rent textbooks. school and college.

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After moving to the United States from her home in Senegal, West Africa, Aissatou (Aida) Ndaiye transferred to The College at Brockport in pursuit of her Finance and Business Administration degrees.

Ultimately, it is the friendly people and one-on-one learning environment at Brockport that continues to inspire Aida’s remarkable achievement.

Pursue something greater.

Brockport supports its students to discover their potential, no matter where they started their collegiate journey.

Read Aida’s story online at www.brockport.edu/greater.