OBJECTIVE:
Students understand the four-year college pathway.
MATERIALS:
- Mini white boards for each student
- Dry erase markers
- College Basics Decks
Opening Huddle
Goal: Fun warm up to start thinking about college
Feel free to play music to generate energy and set the vibe!
Opening Ritual: Conduct your opening ritual!
Mood Check: Gather the students into a circle (standing or sitting – keep comfort in mind)!
Activity 1: College Basics
Share this video and discuss.
Leader a discussion with the questions from the video:
- How do you feel about college?
- Is it a waste of time? Or is it necessary
- What do you want to do in life?
Activity 2: Understanding the 4-year option
To understand the 4 year route, you also have to understand the process of how to get into college and why people go. This activity will help us learn about getting accepted into a 4-year college.
College Basics Game:
- Separate cohort into 2 groups and have each team pick a team name.
- Use the scrambled list and separate them into two categories: Helpful Vs. Necessary
- Each group has 3 mins to create their list. The team with the most accurate lists wins!
Mentor: Explain to students that necessary refers to something one MUST do for any 4-year school in order to apply and the helpful deck are actions that help get you accepted but are not required by most 4-year colleges.
Closing Discussion:
- Has any of the information shared today changed your perception of four-year college as a career path?
- What do you find most intimidating about this pathway?
- If you are interested in attending a four-year college, what are you most looking forward to?
Closing Ritual
