In Case You Missed it...Freshman 101

About a week ago we held a Twitter Chat for our twitter followers called "She is Me Freshman 15". We gave 15 tips that will be helpful to college freshman. Check them out below!

Atlanta Freshman 101 Workshop

Join us for our FREE Freshman 101 Workshop!

The Freshman 101 Workshop is designed to prepare young women who are High School Juniors and Seniors for their fresman year of College.

Young women will learn the "Top 20 things Every Girl Should Know: Before Going to College".

Some of the workshop topics include:

1. Money Management

2. Internships

3. Study Skills

4. Majors

5. College/Campus Safety

and SO MUCH MORE!

When?

Saturday June 4th 11:00 AM-1:00PM

Where will the workshop be?

Buckhead Branch Library

269 Buckhead Ave. NE

Atlanta, GA 30305

Cost?

This worshop is FREE, however you are more than welcome to make a tax deductable dontation.

Registration deadlinine is May 27th. Seats are limited to only 25 participants.

Questions? Email us at info@theshismeprogram.org

Click HERE to register.

SEM Link hosts 4th Annual STEM Career Fair & Exhibition to Expose Youth to STEM at Georgia Tech

Calling all teens!!

Do you have an interest for Science, Engineering, and/or Mathematics? Then this event is definitely something you should be at!On Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 10:00am- 2:00 pm at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc (SEM Link) will host its 4th Annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Career Fair and Exhibition. This event will provide K-12 students with an opportunity to explore careers and meet and interact with professionals in these fields. Georgia Tech’s Student Center Ballroom is located at 350 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA. This event is free and open to the public; however you must pre-register at http://semlinkatlstemcareerfair.eventbrite.com . For more information you can contact Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith, Executive Director and Founder, by e-mail at tokiwa.smith [at] semsuccess [dot] org. www.semsuccess.org

 

About SEM Link:

SEM Link is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, founded in 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia, that promotes student achievement and career exploration in math and science for K-12 students by connecting them with individuals with backgrounds in science, engineering and mathematics. SEM Link has a two-core program model, Experimental Design Program and Math and Science Career Academy, that provide students with opportunities to develop their math and science skills by enhancing the classroom learning experience and teaching them skills that are transferable to other areas of life. Since its inception SEM Link has enhanced educational experiences for over 1000 Metro Atlanta youth through hands on math and science activities, career exploration and exposure to real world applications of math and science.  In January 2010, SEM Link expanded its programs to the Bay Area to enhance the educational experiences for Bay Area youth.

Finding the Right College for You

Finding the right College to attend is a very important decision, and a very hard one. Here are just a few things to consider:

1. Take time to identify who you are before you start to pick individual colleges

2. What make to school you want to go to unique?

3. If you have a disability, will this college/university cater to your needs?

4. What is the average student teacher ratio?

A Day in Her Shoes..

Have you ever wanted to know exactly what it would be like to 'walk a mile' in the shoes of someone who is exactly where you would like to be career wise and when you grow up :) ? Well, here is your chance!

The She is Me Program, Inc. has partnered with The Garner Circle PR to give you the opportunity to have a behind the scenes look of the ins and outs of the public relations profession.

All you need to do is write and essay in 500 words or less about one of the following:

1) How would use public relations to impact society?

2) What is a social cause that you are passionate about and how would

you bring awareness to it?

3) If you were to meet yourself 20 years from now; who would 'you' be meeting?

You must also:

Be a high school senior in the metro Atlanta area  (or DeKalb, Fulton, Clayton, Cobb, Gwinnett counties).

OR

Be a freshman in College.

 AND

 Be a member of The She is Me Program (if not already a member).

 To become a member, simply click here.

This window of opportunity runs from December 1, 2010-January 15, 2011.

**Entries must be received by January 15, 2011**

Please email your essay to bessie@thesheismeprogram.org

Questions? Contact us bessie@thesheismeprogram.org

Good Luck!

College Readiness Tip for the Month: Go to Class

Even if your professor does not take attendance it is extremely important to go to class, after all that is why your going to college right? So you are probably thinking, “duh..of course I’m going to go to class”..but I say this because in college you are given so much more freedom compared to high school. Some professors do not take role, they “assume” that you will be in attendance or that you are responsible enough to study independently in the event that you are not able to make it to class. Because you have so much freedom it will be tempting for you to skip a few classes here and there…but be warned it will catch up with you. In college everything you learn in each day of class is the foundation of something else, and you will always find yourself trying to catch up on reading assignments. And then finals week comes up and you find yourself up for 24 hours trying to catch up..It’s not fun.

She is Me 2010-2010 Leadership Program {Now Registering!}

The She is Me Program, Inc. is currently enrolling young women age 14-18 for our 2010-2011 leadership program. From September 2010-April 2011, this eight month program will include the following:




•College Preparation

•The importance of social responsibility

•Healthy Self Esteem/Self Image

•Goal Setting

•Time Management

•Special Guest Speakers

For more information contact us at info@thesheismeprogram.org and to enroll please click HERE.

Managing Time in High School {Using Time Wisley}

Ever find yourself really busy with extra curricular activities, homework, studying for standardized test, etc? Well, here are  a few great tips from Brennan Kruszewski to help you with managing your time in High School. It's best to be able to manage your time now, before you go to college and before you join the work force.

1. Find out what you like, and stick to it. The first impulse of many high school freshmen is to jump right in to every activity that presents itself. This is useful to get involved when you start high school, but ultimately not sustainable in the long run. Take some time to figure out what you really want to do with your high school career. Remember that a strong involvement in one activity can be much more fulfilling than little or no involvement in many. Instead of rushing to many activities all of the time, try instead to focus on what you’re passionate about.

2. Don’t procrastinate. This is the hardest thing for high school students to do. If you get your homework done ahead of time, however, you will have more time in the future to do things that you enjoy. Make homework a first priority and study a little bit every night. Doing so will reduce your need to cram for tests or scramble to get an assignment done minutes before it’s due. Don’t cheat yourself by procrastinating.

3. Make a schedule.This one seems obvious, but few high school students actually make schedules for themselves. Get a weekly planner or use an electronic calendar to map out your week. Seeing things on paper can show you just how hectic your schedule might be, and helps you to mentally prepare for the week ahead, as well as schedule study time.

To read more click HERE.

College Tip of the Month: "Girl, Get Your Money Right"

5 Tips For Preparing for Financial Success When You Get to College

1. Don’t sign up for a gazillion credit cards.
Be very weary of the credit cards! During your first Semester of college especially the very first week, you will be bombarded with credit card companies that will be doing a lot of promoting on campus, you only need one for emergencies. Credit cards are not your friends, especially when you are getting paid minimum wage or don’t have a job at all.

2. Get a bank account, if you don’t not already have one. Look for local banks that have special programs for college students. A lot of times these bank will offer free services for students. Having a bank account will teach you financial responsibility, money management, and independence. It will provide you with the convenience of have a check card instead of always carrying cash.

3. Apply for as many scholarships/grants as possible.
Many people think that once you have applied for or received one scholarship and then you are done with applying, but that is not the case. Having as many scholarships that you can, takes the burden off of you and your parents. It takes the burden off of your parents because the cost of your college education is taken care of, and it takes the burden off of you because you will not have to be worry about your classes being cancelled for non-payment, having to worry about eating noodles all school year, and not being able to focus on your studies because the whole time you are thinking about being broke.

4. If you can get a part time job…try to get one that is related to your major.
Getting adjusted to college life is difficult enough without adding a job…whoa!. But it can be done, I did it... As a matter, if you decide to get a part time job it will give you an advantage in terms of time management. You will learn time management skills that will come in very handy as you advance in your college career and once you graduate from college. It is very possible to balance working and studying/class, still make good grades so that you can eliminate the chances of graduating in debt. Another thing to keep in mind is to try to get a job that is related to your major. For example; if your major is nursing, try to get a job at a hospital, if your major is journalism look for a job at a local television news station or with a news paper, if your major is finance try a Bank.. and so on. What this does is help you to start getting the experience early before you even start an internship, and it also builds your resume.


5. Use financial aid refund checks wisely.
There is so much I can say about this one. Let me explain the financial aid refund checks. When you are awarded financial aid that exceeds the amount that your tuition is for that semester, the financial aid office will issue you a check for the remainder of the balance. Example: Your tuition is $4,700 for the semester; you have been awarded $7,700 in financial aid which includes grants, scholarships and student loans. $7,700 is applied t0 your student account and the $4,700 is taken care of. $7,700-$4,700= $3,000 You now have a remainder of $3,000 from your financial aid, so you will be issued a check for $3,000. This is where many people mess up at. When and if you are one of the students that will get a refund check …DO NOT USE THIS MONEY ON PARTYING, TAKING YOUR FRIENDS OUT TO EAT…etc.. You get what I’m saying. It’s very important that you use this money for something very useful, like placing it into an interest bearing account.

Interested in the Field of Communications? Here is a Scholarship Opportunity!

The Ryan Cameron Foundation Scholarship

The Ryan Cameron Scholarship is formally regarded as the Phyllis E. Parker scholarship in honor of a dear friend who played an integral role in Atlanta becoming what it is in the entertainment world. We honor Phyllis by assisting others in making their own footprint in entertainment.


Application Requirements:

Must be a high school senior.

Must be pursuing a college degree in communications.

Must be typed.

Please submit acceptance letters from schools as you received them.

Application Process:

In 200 words or less please submit an essay on why you are looking to study and enter the communications profession. Also elaborate on how this scholarship would make a difference for you. Attached must be a copy of your high school transcript.

For more information please and to apply please visit http://www.ryancameron.org

A Peek into the She is Me Career Media/Journalism Seminar in Washington D.C. Part III

Meet Charreah Jackson!

From working with ESSENCE.com to profiling news makers like Spike Lee and Sarah Jessica Parker, Ms. Jackson will bring her experience, wisdom, and lessons from her journey to share as one of our panelist on April 24th !

Stay tuned for more sneak peeks into our upcoming event The She is Me Program Presents: Career in Media and Journalism for Teen Girls in Washington D.C.

College Tip Of the Month: Summer School

There is nothing wrong with going to Summer school…at all. While you are in school during the semester you will probably think to yourself, “I can’t wait until the summer do I can just chill..”. But that may not always be the best thing for you. Sometimes taking a semester break may throw you off a bit when you do return to school the following semester. You can still go to summer school and you don’t have to take a full load of classes. Even if you take just one class, it’s still better than nothing. If you are really certain that taking an entire semester is something you need to do, consider doing an internship, working a job that is related to your major, or even ding some volunteer work during the summer. Whatever it is that you decide to do make sure you keep your self busy.

College Readiness Tip of the Week: Study

A really good tip that I received from one of my professors when I was in College was to not only read the material before class, but to read the material again after class the same day. I know, I know this sound very time consuming, but honestly this is one of the best ways to study, and this is the reason why you are in college in the first place. One way that you can prepare for the next class is with questions for the instructor that you’ve come up with during class and while you are studying. That way your professor sees that you are involved and you care about learning. You never know when you eagerness is going to come in handy, especially when you need that extra point to make it to the next letter grade.

College Readiness Tip of the Week: Scholarships

Apply for as many scholarships as possible. Many people think that once you have applied for or received one scholarship, you are done with the scholarship search, but that's not the case. Apply for as many scholarships that you can. This takes the burden off of you and your parents. It takes the burden off of your parents because the cost of your college education is taken care of, and it takes the burden off of you because you will not have to be worried about your classes being canceled for nonpayment. And it will also keep you from not being able to focus on your studies because the whole time you are think about not having money.