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IGETC Certification Requirements

• Two classes needed for IGETC certification:

  • Communications (missing class)

  • Biology Lab (recommended class)

• Section 3C is the communications section; options include three different communication classes.

• Take whichever communication class is available; focus on the need for one class only.

Academic Notes Styles

• Four styles of note-taking:

  • Cornell Method

  • Outline Format

  • Concept Maps

  • List Format

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUI)

• WUI: Stands for Western Undergraduate Exchange.

• Number of Participating Schools: Over 70 public two-year and four-year colleges.

• Benefits: Reduces out-of-state tuition to no more than 150% of in-state tuition.

  • Example: If in-state tuition is $10,000, out-of-state cannot exceed $15,000.

Occupational Handbook Assignment

• Students need to identify the occupation used for the assignment and specify required education levels:

  • Example Occupations:

    • Computer Science: Bachelor's degree

    • Teaching: Various degrees dependent on the specific teaching role.

Email Communication

• BBC Email structure requires students to know their own.

  • Example: Alinad6292@student.ubc.ub

• Important to use BBC email for communication with professors for better reliability.

College Classes Outside Early College Program

• Yes, students can take classes outside of early college.

• Unit Limits:

  • Fall: Up to 11 units.

  • Winter: Up to 6 units.

• Take caution with unit limits when already enrolled in classes.

Associate's Degree Requirements

• A total of 60 units are needed for the Associate's degree.

Advising for AA Degrees

• For specific classes and requirements, consult the College Counselor (e.g., Miss Monica).

Goals Setting

• Define three types of goals:

  • Short-Term Goal: Immediate action or achievement.

  • Mid-Term Goal: Achievable within the next few years.

  • Long-Term Goal: Overall life aspiration and how to reach it.

• Goals must be specific, with time frames and detailed plans.

Interview Preparation

• Key differentiator for candidates:

  • Identify what makes an applicant unique and tie it to job passion.

  • Avoid generic statements like "I'm punctual."

• Examples should highlight unique experiences or achievements related to the job.