Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Survival Tips for Students with Illnesses, Scholarship Link, Additional Resources

College Survival Tips for Students with Chronic Illnesses 
By: JLV College Counseling 
College is an exciting time in a teen’s life. Students gain knowledge and learn skills that help to prepare them for their careers. They are also transitioning into adulthood; figuring out who they are and trying to find their way in the real world.
While college can be hard for anyone to adjust to, it is particularly difficult for those who are living with a chronic illness. Whether it’s diabetes, cystic fibrosis, asthma, or any other chronic condition, an illness can severely impact a college student’s life. It interrupts routines, makes it hard to establish and maintain relationships, impacts on-campus living; in other words, having a chronic illness can have an adverse effect on the entire college experience.
While having a chronic illness can certainly make college more challenging, there are ways that students can prepare themselves so that they can better manage a specific condition and get the most out of their collegiate career.
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Thursday, March 1, 2018

Preparing for College, Being poor at an Ivy League, Scholarships, Cognitive Interview Prep, Black Panther, and other career news

March '18 career news and education resources edition are being shared by Natascha F. Saunders CEO/Founder of The Youth Career Coach Inc. Join the discussion by reading some of the articles below, posting your thoughts, sharing with your networking, reposting, and using the hashtag #youthcareercoach.
What is it like to be poor at an Ivy League school? Written by: Brooke Lea Foster | High-achieving, low-income students, often the first in their families to attend college, struggle to feel they belong on elite campuses. When Ana Barros first stepped into Harvard Yard as a freshman, she felt so out of place she might as well have had the words "low income" written on her forehead. A girl from...... read more
Five Ways Cognitive Crafting Prepares You for an Interview Written by: Justin Zackal | Although resumes and CVs are key to landing interviews, hiring decisions often come from the subjective way candidates craft a convincing case for their hiring.....read more
Why use Career Assessments? Written by: Susie Wood | It would be wonderful if career development professionals could just gaze into a crystal ball and discern the best path for each person. While most professionals bring with them a wealth of personal and professional knowledge and education, career planning is a complex thing... read more
Key Tips on Preparing Yourself Mentally When Starting College. Written by: Jessica Velasco | Sure, you have reason to celebrate for finishing your four years of high school and graduating with flying colors. The next step for you then is to pursue a college degree in the major you believe suits you well. But if you think that college is essentially high school only with slightly harder subjects, you........ read more
WeChat App: What Parents Need to Know? Written by: Smart Social Team | WeChat is a free texting, video, and calling app developed in China. WeChat in the News "An increasing number of teenagers and schoolchildren are using the mobile phone application WeChat for online gambling, as well as to connect with others looking for sexual hook-ups and for the buying and selling of drugs. " ~ Today... read more
This is what today's college students really look like! Nearly 40% of undergraduate students are older than 25. Written by: Jillian Berman | When most people think of a college student they likely imagine an 18- to 22-year-old coed bound through the quad on the way to her dorm from the lecture hall. But these days, the typical college student actually looks more like Erin Jones. Jones, 37, is a veteran and single mom... read more
Entrepreneurship is a Power Tool for Ending Mass Incarceration. Written by: Tulaine Montgomery | ....the first eight entrepreneurs in Unlocked Futures, a new initiative to support social entrepreneurs (nonprofit and for-profit) who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system...... all have started enterprises that aim to disrupt the ruinous, destabilizing, and fiscally irresponsible...... read more
16-Year-Old From Compton Becomes Youngest Black Pilot to Fly Around the U.S. Written by: Taryan Finely | Isaiah Cooper, 16 made history when he landed in his hometown on Monday, July 18 after an 8,000-mile flight flying from California to Maine, Washington, Florida and back to Compton-Woodley Airport..... read more
Why Black Panther: The Album is a 'stroke of genius' Written by: Danny Hajjar | The soundtrack, curated by hip-hop superstar Kendrick Lamar, has generated critical praise for standing alone as a sonic experience and simultaneously complementing the film through its exploration of similar themes seen in the movie....read more
Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letters Written by: Jessica Velasco | If you are like most students, financial aid will play a large role when you are deciding what college you will attend in the fall. If you have not received financial aid award letters from colleges that sent acceptance letters, you will be receiving your award letters soon. Unfortunately, financial aid award letters can be....read more
SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS BY: JLV COLLEGE COUNSELING
These monthly scholarships are usually very easy to enter and are available every month. See here
To help promote diversity, many scholarship providers offer scholarships for minority students. See here
The following scholarships are open to students who are undocumented, DACA-eligible or hold DACA status. See here
***SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH***























Juliet Murphy Career Development has developed two tools to help parents and their high school students successfully work together to make the right career choices. 
1.  No.1 Best-Selling Book, #What’s Next After High School? Choosing a Great Career You’ll Love: A Guide for Parents and Students Working Together” which coaches parents and students on how to have the right conversation and plan for the best career for their high schooler. The book is currently available on Amazon in Kindle version and will be available in paperback in the next 10 days. Here’s the Amazon link Whats-Next-After-High-School-ebook
2. A unique coaching program, TEEN CAREER SUCCESS: How to Launch Your Teen into Career and Life Success Using a Foundation of T.R.U.S.T. The program actively engages the parent and the high school student in the decision-making process using T. R. U. S. T. system: Teamwork, Respect, Understanding, Support, and Trust. The program is delivered through 8 modules.
If you want your high schooler to make the right choices so they will love the work they do and live the life they desire, contact Juliet Murphy for a free strategy session at julietmurphy.com, Email: info@julietmurphy.com, (949) 385-2411.
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This content was put together by Natascha F. Saunders, CEO/Founder of The Youth Career Coach Inc. founded in 2009 to provide career coaching, consulting, resume editing, webinars and workshop content focus on helping students become self-aware and market-ready. Learn more about Natascha HERE | Learn more about The Youth Career Coach Inc. HERE


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P.S. Check back throughout the month of March as Natascha may add additional resources to this blog post! To hire Natascha for a workshop or to ask a question, contact her at: Natascha@theyouthcareercoach.com or 617-615-2838









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