College Information

4-YEAR UNIVERSITIES

Interested in attending a 4-year university after graduating from SVHS? That is amazing! Getting a Bachelor's degree from a 4-year university can lead to a lot of wonderful career options. It is the minimum educational requirement for many employers, and going to university will enlighten you and show you new ways of learning. You'll also be able to think critically about new concepts and ideas.

To learn how to get started on your path to college/ university, click here.

COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

Interested in attending a 2-year college college or a vocational school after graduating from SVHS? Awesome. Getting an Associate's degree from a community college or getting a certification can get you on track to some great careers. From surgical technician, to cosmetologist, to music technologist, to animal scientist... you'll be on the road to some incredible jobs.

To learn how to get started on your path to community college or vocational schools, click here.

Unsure What School Offers Your Major

You have 3,691 College Options

College Board has an amazing College Search engine. It allows you to select from various search filters, such as Type of School, Location, Campus & Housing, and Sports & Activities. In the "Majors & Learning Environment" filter you can search for a specific major and it will provide a list of colleges that have that major. You can also narrow the search by using other search filters.

Skills to Succeed in Education

Self-Advocacy

Tips on how to Foster Self-Advocacy:

  • Self-confidence - improve self-awareness and self-concept.

  • Active listening - communicate and learn from others.

  • Network of support - create a supportive network.

  • Pick your battles - choosing your battles wisely is key. Remember to THINK* before you speak. (*True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind).

  • Develop your style - everyone is different and many ways to approach self-advocacy.

Time-Management

Quick Tips:

  • Set goals correctly - use the SMART method (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely).

  • Prioritize wisely - prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency.

  • Set a time limit - setting time constraints helps you be more focused and efficient.

  • Take breaks between tasks - downtime to clear your head and refresh yourself.

  • Organize yourself - utilize a calendar or/and Apps to write down deadlines for tasks and projects.

  • Remove non-essential tasks - determine what is significant and what deserves your time.

  • Plan ahead - have a clear idea of what you need to do THAT DAY.

Independence

Being independent is a vital skill for people who want to take more control of their lives and feel like they don't need others to accomplish their goals. Being more independent will give you the freedom to do what you want without caring what others think and it will also lead you to find some original solutions to your problems. You may even feel relief and joy as you grow in independence and start taking your life into your own hands.

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Self-Care

Types of Self-Care

  • Physical: sleep, stretching, walking, exercise, nutrition, yoga

  • Emotional: stress management, coping skills, compassion, therapy, journaling

  • Social: boundaries, support system, positive social media, communication, friends

  • Spiritual: time alone, meditation, prayer, nature, sacred space

  • Personal: hobbies, creativity, goals, identity, authenticity

  • Space: safety, health environment, stability, clean space

  • Financial: saving, budgeting, money management boundaries

  • Work: time management, work boundaries, breaks

Study Skills

Top 10 tips

  1. Find the best study method for you

  2. Eat well

  3. Exercise regularly

  4. Stay positive

  5. Get enough sleep

  6. Take breaks

  7. Set goals

  8. Find the best study time for you

  9. Exams can be GOOD!

  10. Sleep on it

Organization

Ten tips:

  • Get into a routine

  • Set rules for yourself

  • Write everything down

  • Set your own deadline

  • Don't multitask

  • Use tools to stay organized

  • Use a planner

  • Take organized notes

  • Color-code and label everything

  • Break down big tasks into smaller ones

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Problem-Solving

The 5 steps in problem-solving

  1. Analyze the causes to the unwanted situation.

  2. Generate a set of alternative interventions to achieve your end goal.

  3. Evaluate the best solutions.

  4. Implement a plan.

  5. Assess effectiveness.

Resilience

What is resilience?

  • Resilience is "the capacity to rebound or bounce back from adversity, conflict, failure, or even positive events, progress, and increased responsibility" (Luthans et al, 2007, p. 112).

The Six Domains of Resilience

  1. Vision: purpose, goals and congruence.

  2. Composure: regulate emotions, interpretation bias, calm and in control.

  3. Reasoning: problem solving, resourcefulness, anticipate and plan.

  4. Health: nutrition, sleep and exercise.

  5. Tenacity: persistence, realistic optimism, bounce back.

  6. Collaboration: support networks, social context, manage perceptions.