Financial Literacy encompasses a variety of topics, so learning about it can be daunting. Fortunately, Next Gen Personal Finance has set up their informational website so that information can be easily found! Check it out here: https://www.ngpf.org/curriculum/
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Have you thought about increasing your financial literacy ? Checkings, savings, types of credit, managing credit. paying for college. budgeting. learn more with the link below or go to www.ngpf.org
June is Men's Health Awareness Month, Learn more about what that means in this article: https://nationaltoday.com/national-mens-health-month/#:~:text=U.S.,and%20working%20to%20prevent%20disease
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Men's Health Month. "encouraging boys and men to take charge of their overall health by implementing healthy living decisions" - U.S Department of Health and Human Services.
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24/7 Online tutoring. photostudy by got it. online on-demand 24/7 tutoring. 1. take a picture of your homework problem. 2. get instant help from experts within seconds. instant and on demand. 24/7 coverage. STEM, writing, ACT/SAT prep and more. live tutoring plus thousands of academy sessions. mobile app to boost student engagement and accesssibility. photostudy has partnered with three hundred plus TRIO and GEAR UP programs nationwide to help students succeed. find out now why over 1 Million students are using photostudy
This Financial Soccer game combines two great hobbies: Soccer and Video Games! Not only will you be challenged to win against the opposing team, but you will be challenged to learn new Financial Literacy skills too! Play here: https://www.financialsoccer.com/en
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Financial Soccer match. Use link below to access. Learn different aspects of financial literacy while playing the beloved sport, soccer.www.financialsoccer.com
Sometimes students choose universities because of the programs they specialize in, like the ones seen above. Learn about these and other programs offered here with this URL:https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-illinois-chicago-1776/academics
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University of Illinois - Chicago. Business, Management, Marketing, and related Support Services. 15%. Health Professionals and Related Programs. 12%. Biological and Biomedical Sciences. 12% Engineering 11%. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services. 10%. Psychology 9%. Percentage of graduates in 2021. usnews.com. UIC
Check out the University of Chicago's Niche rankings here:https://www.niche.com/colleges/university-of-chicago/rankings/
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University of Chicago Rankings. Best colleges for Chemistry in america #4 OF 655.Best Colleges for public policy in america #4 of 636. Colleges with the best academics in america #5 of 1,552. best colleges for economics in america #5 of 582. Learn more about the University of Chicago's rankings on niche.com or use the link below! the university of chicago
Learn about what Little Ivies are, such as Wesleyan University or Williams College, and about the differences between each with this URL: https://www.quadeducationgroup.com/blog/little-ivies-what-you-need-to-know
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Quad education. Ivy. VS. Little Ivy. in the Ivy column. 8 ivy league schools. rating scale is simply a list of member schools. large scale. specific specialty/program based. in the Little Ivy column: 18 liberal art schools. rating scale is criteria based. smaller with the same amount of competitiveness. wider scope of subjects presented. learn more about little ivy league schools in the URL below.
When thinking about applying to universities, such as Illinois Institute of Technology, make sure to look into the tuition and aid offered. Use this URL to view IIT’s aid: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-and-aid/undergraduate-costs-and-aid
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Illinois Institute of Technology. Estimated Cost of Attendance. $49,643 Tuition $2,120 Fees $16,528 Room and Board. Universities construct a Cost of Attendance to provide families with a guideline for anticipated annual expenses. The list ABOVE does not reflect the amount students will be billed. Actual costs may vary based on expenses charged by the university (tuition, fees, meal plan), non-billable expenses incurred by the individual, and your total scholarship and financial aid offer. Prices can change depending on your financial aid package
Ditch Test Anxiety with the help of these four articles linked on this website: https://crammables.com/test-anxiety/series-on-how-to-ditch-test-anxiety/
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Crammables with Hassan and Lacy. How to ditch test anxiety with strategic preparation. Get organized and plan your studying. Understand key course content. study strategically. bore your anxiety to death by rehearsing. Exam Prep Guide - https://crammables.com/courses/exam-hacking-solution/.
Crammables with Hassan and Lacy. How to ditch test anxiety by changing your perspectives about outcomes. Put consequences in perspective. as sad as failing an exam is, it really isn't the end of the world. stop worrying about other students, "we're just students trying to figure out where you fit in this "special" game. and steal their game instead. don't hate the player hate the game. and hack it to be the player. crammables.com
crammables with Hassan and Lacy. how to ditch test anxiety by calming your nerves and going positive. 1. re-frame the test. 2. highlight what's right. 3. relax your nerves. 4 shed your anxiety habit. read more in the link below.
Crammables with Hassan and Lacy. How to ditch test anxiety on exam day. 1. sleep the night before the exam. 2. eat breakfast. 3. avoid distractions before the exam (including other students). 4. start with an axam work plan. 5. use a proven problem-solving strategy. Exam Prep Guide - https://crammables.com/courses/exam-hacking-solution/
It is never too early to look into the scholarships you will apply for! Use fastweb to get a head start on scholarships you are eligible for with any degree you choose! Just use this URL: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships
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Fastweb. scholarships for any degree. just visit fastweb.com or use the URL linked below!
Check out more on these five steps for building an emergency fund in this article! https://www.securian.com/insights-tools/articles/5-steps-to-building-an-emergency-fund.html
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Securian Financial. 5 Steps to building an Emergency Fund. 1. Set several smaller saving goals, rather than one large one. 2. Start with small, regular contributions.3. Automate your savings. 4.Don't increase monthly spending or open new credit cards. 5. Don't over save. Read more about these 5 steps in the article linked below!
The month of May is mental health awareness month, check out this article for information on Eating disorders: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK558911/#:~:text=These%20include%20bipolar%20disorder%2C%20cyclothymia,increase%20in%20morbidity%20and%20mortality
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Mood Disorders. "Mood disorders are described by marked disruptions in emotions (severe lows called depression or highs called hypomania or mania). These include bipolar disorder, cyclothymia, hypomania, major depressive disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. These are common psychiatric disorders leading to an increase in morbidity and mortality" ~Sandeep Sekhon & Vikas Gupta. Learn more about mood disorders with the link below! National Library of Medicine.
Are sports an important component to your college search? Not only does Olivet offer a great range of programs, they also offer many great opportunities for students to participate in sports, learn about the athletic opportunities here: https://www.olivet.edu/athletics
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Olivet Nazarene University. Athletic Opportunities. Athletic Opportunities. Athletic Opportunities.
Get the answers to the most commonly asked financial aid questions by checking out this article on the Financial Aid website: https://www.collegeavestudentloans.com/resources/what-is-financial-aid/
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Federal Student Aid. What is it? "Financial aid is money received from an outside source to help pay for a higher education. It can cover costs like tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and some living expenses. A variety of places, such as the government, school, or private businesses offer financial aid for college, and there are different types such as grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans" - college ave. collegeavestudentloans.com/resources/what-is-financial-aid/
5 commonly asked questions answered in the article linked below! "What is the difference between merit and need based financial aid?""How does Financial Aid work?""How do I apply for scholarships?""What are the different types of financial aid?""How do I find scholarships?". college ave student loans
"Eating disorders affect several million people at any given time, most often women between the ages of 12 and 35" - American Psychiatric Association. https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/eating-disorders/what-are-eating-disorders
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Types of Eating Disorders. 1. Anorexia Nervosa. 2. Bulimia Nervosa. 3. Binge Eating disorder. 4. other specified feeding and eating disorder. 5. ARFID. 6. PICA. 7. Rumination Disorder. American Psychiatric Association. medical LEADERSHIP FOR MIND, BRAIN AND BODY. Learn more with the article attached to the URL below!
Study almost any course by using Khan academy, access your study skills here: https://www.khanacademy.org/
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Did you know? Khan academy can help you study more than 60 different classes? learn more about the different subjects you can study with the link below!
Niche offers rankings on a variety of schools in the United States, Check out this profile for the College of DuPage: https://www.niche.com/colleges/college-of-dupage/
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Niche's ratings for College of DuPage. A- Diversity. A- student life. A+ safety. B+ location. c+ value. C+ professors. Niche
Did you know that Southern Illinois University went green and helped reduce plastic waste of water bottles? Learn more about this project here: https://sustainability.siu.edu/programs/green-fund-grant-program.php
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Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. Green Fund Project. Project categories: Food, Energy, Efficiency, renewable energy, greening/grounds, transportation, waste, and outreach for sustainability efforts
Here are 7 different apps for teen counseling, in respect to May being mental health awareness month: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/online-therapy-for-teens#_noHeaderPrefixedContent
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Healthline. 7 Best online teen counseling programs for 2023. Gulnaz Khan, et al. Healthline. 1
talkspace. Insurance Coverage: covered by many insurance companies, FSA/HSA also acceptedCost: weekly plans start at $69. Teens have 24/7 access to help with Talkspace. You can send your therapist unlimited texts, videos, photos, and audio messages through the website or mobile app, conducted in a private virtual chat room with a secure internet connection.Use code "SPACE" for $100 off 1st subscription.
2. betterhelp teen counseling concept project. Counseling happens through private virtual therapy rooms where teens can communicate with their counselor. Teens can chat with counselors through messaging, live chats, phone calls, and video conferencing. You can also access services by smartphone, tablet, or computer. Phone calls may also be conducted on a landline. Insurance is generally not accepted. Costs: $60-90 per week
3 amwell. Licensed mental health professionals can work with children and teens on a variety of issues, ranging from anxiety to life transitions. All appointments are conducted through live video chats.An advantage of their video platform is that you can hide the view of yourself on screen, which makes it feel more like a face-to-face conversation — something that can put teens at ease. Amwell accepts insurance. But, if your sessions aren’t covered under your plan, out-of-pocket costs are still below the middle value for therapy, which can be between $100 to $200 per session. *$109 per session for a master’s-level clinician and psychotherapist or *$129 per session for a doctoral-level professional; for a psychiatrist, the initial consultation is $279 and each follow-up appointment is $109. 4
4. synergy etherapy. Synergy eTherapy offers free consultations, so you can test the waters before committing. This is a great option for teens who are seeking help, if for no other reason than they’re hesitant to commit to therapy.Insurance Coverage: out-of-network benefits only.Cost: $100-200 per session (Therapists set their own rates & you pay as you go ) 5.
dr. on demand. Appointments are available any day of the week to meet your schedule, which is very handy for teens with school schedules. Both psychiatrists and therapists can help screen and treat a variety of concerns for teens, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss. If you or your teen are going through a difficult time, you can get a free assessment at Doctor on Demand. In less than 2 minutes, you might learn if you have signs of a mental health condition, such as anxiety or depression. $79 for a 15-minute consultation with a board certified clinician; $129 for a 25-minute video chat with a counselor; $179 for a 50-minute video chat with a counselor; $299 for an initial 45-minute assessment for medication management with a psychiatrist with follow-up visits at $129. Covered by some insurance companies and Medicare part B. 6
6. 7 cups. This service may be appropriate for teens who need a little emotional support or encouragement. But it’s not appropriate for teens living with severe mental health conditions or experiencing suicidal thoughts. However, 7 Cups has special safety protocols to cater to this population. If issues like sexual assault or child abuse come up, or if the user expresses intent to harm themselves or others, listeners are trained to refer them to appropriate crisis resources. Does not accept insurance. Cost: free online chats with trained volunteers; less than $40 per week for unlimited messaging subscriptions. 7
7. Thrive works. The licensed therapists at Thriveworks can help teens deal with the unique challenges they might be facing — like bullying, learning problems, and behavioral issues — by video chat or phone calls. All teens (and kids) are welcome, from toddlers through high schoolers. There is no age limit for accessing counseling through Thriveworks. Insurance Coverage: Accepts Most Insurance plans. Cost: Prices vary based on insurance; without insurance, fees range from around $65 to $140 per session, depending on therapist and location
Healthline. Learn more about the benefits of teen counseling, & what to expect, by reading the article below. It also contains a variety of topics on teen mental illness, specifically depression. So go check it out!
Thinking about how you can observe Mental Health awareness month? Check out this article and find direct links to opportunities: https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month
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NAMI Frontline wellness. ways to get involved. 1: #morethanenough. 2:share on social media why you are more than enough. 3: attend an event (namiwalks or namicon) 4: advocate when opportunities arise in your community. 5: volunteer with nami, helping them run their helplines. access article with the link below and find out what exactly you can do to help!