TOP 10 JOBS IN 2016
ETSU Upward Bound Community Scoop
1.
Data Scientist: Combines information
technology, statistical analysis and
other disciplines to interpret trends
from data.
2. Statistician: Uses statistical methods to
collects and analyzes data and to help
solve real-world problems in business,
engineering, healthcare, or other fields.
3. Information Security Analyst: Plan and
carries out security measures to protect
an organization’s computer networks
and systems.
4. Audiologist: Diagnoses, manages, and
treats a patient’s hearing, balance, or
ear problems.
5. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer:
Operates special imaging equipment to
create images or to conduct tests.
6. Mathematician: Conducts research to
develop and understand mathematical
principles.
7. Software Engineer: Develops the
applications that allow people to do
specific tasks on a computer or another
device. Others develop the underlying
systems that run the devices or that
control networks.
8. Computer Systems Analyst: Studies an
organization’s current computer
systems and procedures and designs
information systems solutions to help
the organization operate more
efficiently and effectively.
9. Speech Pathologist: Assesses,
diagnoses, treats, and helps to prevent
communication and swallowing
disorders in patients.
10. Actuary: Analyzes the financial costs of
risk and uncertainty.
from careercast.com – based on work environment,
income, and employment outlook.
October 3-7, 2016
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FALL MONDAY SESSIONS
OCTOBER 17
NOVEMBER 21
College Spotlight
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public
university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching,
research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of
American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best value for academic
quality in U.S. public higher education.
Student Enrollment:
18,415 undergraduates
Student/Faculty Ratio of 13:1
Rankings and Accolades:
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1st among the 100 best U.S. public colleges and universities that offer
students high-quality academics at an affordable price, according to
Kiplinger’s personal Finance magazine for the 15th consecutive time
5th best public university in U.S. News and World Reports 2015 “Best
Colleges” guidebook for the 15th year
Ranked #4 for 2016 Top Audiology Programs in the country by U.S.
News and World Reports
Nearly one-third of Carolina undergraduates study in other countries
before graduation – one of the highest study abroad rates among
public universities nationwide.
90% of full-time first-time students graduate within 6 years
Cost:
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Estimated cost of attendance for 2016-2017 (Tuition & Fees) $33,916
for out-of-state residents
Launched in 2004, The Carolina Covenant is UNC-Chapel Hill’s
promise to youth from low-income families toward a debt-free
opportunity in higher education.
47% of Carolina students received need-based aid
DID YOU KNOW?
The recommended sugar intake
should be kept to less than 10% of
your total daily intake to reduce
the risk of overweight, obesity,
and tooth decay.
– World Health Organization
Attention Juniors!
The first Monday night session is officially this month, and we want to remind you of how important
attending these sessions will be during your junior year!
TRIVIA
What mathematical symbol can be
placed between 5 and 9, to get a
number greater than 5 and smaller
than 9?
Last week’s winner: Jonathan Waddell
Email Jessi ([email protected]) before
Monday, October 10 to be entered to
win a prize!
Junior seminar can be helpful whether you know exactly what you want to do in your future or you have no
idea where to start. It will be necessary for you to attend each session if you plan to participate in Career
Work Study, but even if CWS doesn’t interest you, the topics and information covered in junior seminar can
be beneficial!
We are so excited to start working with you on exploring your interests and possible career choices! Please
contact us anytime with questions, concerns, or ways we can help you make the most of your junior year!
Contact Info: Marc ([email protected]), Brittany ([email protected]) / Phone: (423) 439-5899
ETSU Upward Bound – 423.439.5619 – [email protected] – www.etsu.edu/ub
Senior Announcements
Make an appointment with Ali to talk about college plans, scholarships, and your senior
year plan! (439-4003, [email protected])
Interested in going to UT-Knoxville? The priority deadline (deadline to turn in application
to be considered for freshman competitive scholarships) is coming up on November 1st.
Bridge Requirements to be working on:
Essay, ETSU paper application and high school transcript, and 2016–2017 FAFSA (make sure to
forward Ali the email that says your 16-17 FAFSA has been successfully processed in order to get
credit for this requirement!!!)
Scholarship of the Week -- Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
Are you planning to apply to
more than 2 of the following
schools in Tennessee?
Belmont
Christian Brothers
Fisk University
MTSU
Rhodes College
Sewanee
UTK
Vanderbilt
Watkins College of Art, Design, and Film
All of these schools accept the
Common App – if you go to
www.commonapp.org and fill in the
application, you can apply to any of
these schools all at the same time
and keep up with them in one place!
SGA
IN
ACTION
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$2000 award
Must be a US resident
Give 250-word response to this prompt: “Imagine that your high
school/college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the
cafeteria ladies and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead.
Use your brain to flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you
would hide and the top five things you would bring with you to stay alive.”
Deadline: October 31st
Must set up free account with unigo.com to apply
Our first Scholars Bowl practice/planning
th
meeting is this Saturday, October 8 , from 10:15
to 12:15 in Meeting Room 3 of the Culp Center
(right across from the UB office)!
What is Scholars Bowl?
Scholars Bowl is a quiz bowl competition that
takes place in March of each year. ETSU’s
Upward Bound will put together a team that will
compete against the Scholars Bowl teams of
other Upward Bound programs across
Tennessee.
Do I have to be a genius to be on the
Scholars Bowl Team?
No! Scholars Bowl asks questions from a
variety of subjects: English, math, history,
science, geography, & pop culture. Anyone
who has a little knowledge in any of those
areas will be an asset to our team!
Besides being part of an awesome team,
what else to I get out of Scholars Bowl?
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UB’s SGA met last Tuesday to reflect on the summer and talk about the upcoming year
The next SGA meeting will be Tuesday, November 1 from 5:15-6:15
The Scholars Bowl practices and
competition are a ton of fun and a
great way to make new friends in
Upward Bound.
Students who come to Scholars
Bowl practice get paid $10 cash for
each practice. (This money is to
help you pay for gas or to buy some
snacks from the BucMart to munch
on during practice.)
Scholars Bowl looks great on college
applications as another
extracurricular activity!
Curious to learn more about
Scholars Bowl?
Come check out our
first practice!
ETSU Upward Bound – 423.439.5619 – [email protected] – www.etsu.edu/ub
ETSU UPWARD BOUND
AY 2016-2017
BUS SCHEDULE
*PICK-UP*
3:05 PM
4:30 PM
Johnson County High School
ETSU
*RETURN*
8:20 PM
7:15 PM
Bus #2
3:00 PM
3:20 PM
3:50 PM
Cloudland High School
Hampton High School
ETSU
8:05 PM
7:45 PM
7:15 PM
Bus #3
3:15 PM
3:40 PM
3:55 PM
Unicoi County High School
Happy Valley High School
ETSU
7:55 PM
7:30 PM
7:15 PM
Bus #4
3:00 PM
3:15 PM
3:25 PM
3:35 PM
4:00 PM
Sullivan Central High School
Sullivan South High School
Sullivan North High School
Dobyns Bennett High School
ETSU
8:20 PM
8:05 PM
7:55 PM
7:45 PM
7:15 PM
Bus #5
3:15 PM
3:50 PM
4:00 PM
TN High School
Science Hill High School
ETSU
8:00 PM
7:25 PM
7:15 PM
Bus #6
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
3:45 PM
4:00 PM
Sullivan East High School
Unaka High School
Elizabethton High School
ETSU
8:15 PM
7:45 PM
7:30 PM
7:15 PM
Bus #1
*Pickup location is in front of the school except DB –
DB’s pickup is in front of the Little Theater
ETSU Upward Bound – 423.439.5619 – [email protected] – www.etsu.edu/ub