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Helping Local Students Gain Insight Into Higher Education
New Series: College Chats!
Students: Curious about different majors and what college is really like? Join us on Zoom every Wednesday from 12:00-12:45 p.m. We’ll feature a different guest each week!
- 10/7 – HSU Fisheries Biology Department
- 10/14 – HSU Forestry
- 10/21 – HSU Computer Science
- 10/28 – HSU Rangeland Resources & Soils
- 10/28 – HSU Department of Politics
- 11/4 – HSU Social Work
- 11/4 – HSU Physics & Astronomy
- 11/11 – No class, Veteran’s Day
- 11/18 – HSU Math
- 11/25 – No class, Thanksgiving Break
- 12/2 – HSU Religious Studies
- 12/2 – HSU Business Administration
- 12/9 – HSU Geography & International Studies
- 12/9 – HSU Engineering
College Chat Program Details
All chats are on Wednesdays from 12:00-12-45 p.m.
HCOE, HSU, & CR are co-hosting an opportunity for students to learn about college and university majors. This is an opportunity to hear directly from professors and departments about what it is like to study in different subject areas in college, and about career opportunities in these fields. Please sign up for as many sessions as you would like.
Students in 9th-12th grades, family members, and other supporters are all welcome. The 45-minutes talks will include a presentation by the department professors and plenty of time for you to ask questions about this major. Bring your lunch and join us!
College Connect gives local high school students a chance to experience a taste of college life.
HCOE’s Education At Work program is recruiting College of the Redwoods and Humboldt State University faculty and departments to host small groups of high school students for class observation field trips.
For local high school students who want to go to college, the chance to observe classes at CR and HSU offers an amazing opportunity to better understand what college is like.
Note: At this time, although we are still actively looking for volunteers, all “visits” are being done in a virtual way.
What's Involved
- Students visit classes in small groups
(6-8 students) - Visit includes a class observation
- 20-30 minute Q&A after class with a professor and ideally 1-2 current students
- Flexible schedule – we can come any time during the school day
- Opportunities for faculty and professors to be guest speakers in high school classes available
Student Benefits
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Takes away apprehension that comes from not knowing what to expect in college
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Provides them an experience to feel what it’s like to be in college
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Provides context and relevance for their future options
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Provides a personal connection that may support their decision to pursue local educational opportunities
Program Coordinator
Education at Work Initiatives
