Show me the money...

In class session four we will be covering fiscal responsibility and Free/Cheap NYC!!! This is a content heavy class session. Accordingly, I have provided the links to many useful websites.

Remember that everyone has different financial situations. The most important person of this financial diversity, is yourself. Make sure to take time, inform yourself, reach out resources, and be proactive.

Managing Debt: LINK

What's Your FICO (credit report): LINK

Consolidate College Loans: LINK

Paying for College: LINK

Paying for College (2) : LINK

Always remember: A college education will always be worth the money...

Keys to Success..

College isn't about a semester or a single class. College is a commitment and a challenge to overcome. You must work hard, go through the emotions, the ups and downs, and earn the degree. But when you do, it is more than worth it.

In order to ensure a great college experience, one that prepares you for life after graduation and one that is enjoyable until then, remember ALL FOUR YEARS:

A: Academics (the importance of grades and pursuing a degree)
L: Learning Your Major (deciding on a major isn’t easy and you may change)
L: Leadership (opportunities to get involved in the school)

F: Fun (Because you are gonna go crazy otherwise)
O: Opportunities Outside (Internships, summer opportunities, jobs)
U: Undergraduate v. Graduate (Importance of thinking ahead and planning)
R: Research (plan ahead…what is it gonna look like after graduation?)

Y: Yell (Get upset and go through the motions. Thinking about Transferring is natural, but do it for the right reason)
E: Eat (Get to know your professors and have lunch with them. This makes a huge difference)
A: Academic Advisors (Most important people)
R: Remember (Dates, to get out of the city, to explore the city, to register for classes, etc.)
S: Success…(You are already on the right path)

Your City in 24 Hours

It's your city...enjoy every minute of it. ;) LINK

Class Choice

Class Choice:

After reviewing the top class submissions provided by each group, our two "Class Choice" sessions will be: Diversity (with some history) and Study Abroad and Internship Opportunities.

I am excited to explore these topics as a class!

Secrets and Resources

Mr. Terry and Joey shared their favorite New York City Secrets and Resources. Following this, each student has been asked to list their top NYC secret and resource. Make sure to follow the group hyperlinks to see all the secrets...

Mr. Terry's Top Five Resources:
- Hopstop.com
- GONYC.com
- Free Museum Days
- NYMAG.com
- Restaurant Week

Mr. Terry's Top Five Secrets:
- Broadwaybox.com
- Dumbo Movies
- New York Historical Society
- Top of the Met
- Campbell's Apartment