Strategies for College Success by Dr. Ignacio Pando Counseling Department Hartnell College For other web pages regarding university transfer click here. Career vs Job What is the definition of a JOB? J ust O ver B roke No need for higher education or advanced training. Minimum wage-you live paycheck to paycheck. You dont: drive the car you want, live in the house/area you want, etc., but only what you can afford.   What is the definition of a CAREER? C ontinuous A dvancement R eading E ducation E xploration R iting In your chosen career you will make a difference. Personal, Professional and Financial rewards. Higher Education (College/University) or Advanced Training is the only vehicle for a career. Many opportunities and options.   Myths about College/University I have to be super smart and intelligent to attend a University/College. Its too expensive. I cant afford it! You must have -A- grades to get accepted. I have to attend college on a full-time basis (daytime). I must decide on a career/major before I get accepted. Women do not have to go on to college. There is no financial aid/scholarships available. Ethnic minority students do not get accepted into universities/colleges. I have to attend a prestigious university/college to get a degree/job. Student athletes dont graduate from college   Skills For Success Were all engineered for success. Goals/Dreams Attitude Motivation Follow-through Organization Discipline Time Management Effective Study Skills Utilize Student Support Services.   Challenges which College Students face Freedom Prioritizing activities Defer gratification Reading   Choosing a College/University-Factors to Consider Major Offered by the College/University Size of the College/University Location of the College/University Academic Reputation Costs (Tuition, Fees, etc.) Financial Aid Resources (Grants, Loans, Scholarships, Work Study, etc.) Counseling/Advising Services Faculty/Student Ratios Student Life (Campus Clubs, Student Services, Housing, etc.) Athletic Programs Graduation Rates (Availability of Courses, Impacted Majors) Placement Services Personal Tour of College/University   CC/CSU/UC Comparision   Community College(CC) Degrees: Certificate of Completion,Associate,University Transfer. Focus/Purpose: Practical/Applied Orientation. Prepares students for specific occupation. Students complete University general education courses and transfer to university of choice. Approximate Costs:$2,670 fees based on 12 units Professors:Faculty are experts in their subject area and teach. Students:High School graduates,Students transferring to the University,Students who work,Students completing Associates Degrees or Certificates of Completion. Campuses:In California 107.   California State Universities(CSU) Degrees:Bachelors and Masters Focus/Purpose:Practical/Applied Orientation.Prepares student for specific profession and occupation. Approximate costs:$12,127 Professors:Faculty teach and conduct research.Some graduate students teach. Students:Freshman-Top 33%,Transfers-73%transfer from CC,70% of CSU students work 20+hours, Campuses:22   University of California(UC) Degrees:Bachelors,Masters and Doctorate Focus/Purpose:Research Orientation.Academics-Theoretical-How to think and how to abstract theories and apply them.Professional Schools. Approximate costs:$14,936 Professors:Faculty conduct research and may teach.Graduate Students teach(TA's) Students:Fresman-Top 8%,Transfer-More than 11,699 CCC students transferred to UC in 1995. Campuses:9   Top Careers Executive/administrative/managerial positions These will be hot fields because a large number of jobs in the future will require higher education. Dead-end jobs, such as sweepers and shelf-stockers, will be the lowest tier of the employment market. Mid-range jobs that will disappear include cashiers and jobs that are often thought of as a second step in a career. Professionals High marks go to accounting and marketing as promising fields. Expert-systems development Look toward jobs in technical support and personnel systems. Marketing and sales professionals With more time on their hands, people will need to be informed of their free-time opportunity as well as conveniences to make their lives easier. Service positions Find a niche in business services, health services, retail, educational, or social services. Advisors/Counselors Plentiful jobs will be available in geriatrics, motivation, and stress management. Computer-related graphic arts positions Positions will include page designer and webmaster. Teachers Demand will rise, especially in adult education.   Fastest Growing Occupations-The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the following listing of fastest growing occupations requiring a bachelors degree or higher level of education.Source:November 1995 Occupational Outlook Quarterly. Systems Engineers Computer Engineers Physical Therapists Residential Counselors Occupational Therapists Special Education Teachers Operations Research Analysts Speech-Language Pathologists Employment Interviewers Management Analysts   Other Careers What happens if you arent working toward a degree in computer science, an allied health discipline, or social work? What are the growth occupations for you? Based on BLS data, the following occupations are projected to add significant numbers of openings by 2005. All require additional academic training beyond high school. Operations research analysts All other physical scientists (excluding chemists, geologists, geophysicists, oceanographers, and meteorologists) Special education teachers Speech language pathologists and audiologists Medical records technicians Surgical technologists Paralegals Dental assistants Medical assistants Corrections officers Detectives Adjustment clerks Teacher aides and educational assistants Data processing equipment repairers Nursery and greenhouse managers Securities and financial services workers Click here to return to the main page [Hartnell Home Page] [Welcome & Information] [What's New] [Learning & Research] [Offices & Organizations] 1997 Hartnell College, all rights reserved - Contact Dr. Pando with any comments about this web page. ipando@hartnell.edu