You are the official

Education Counselor!

Your client is Otitu, a sixteen year old immigrant from Nigeria who wants to attend college, but may not have access to funds. He is especially interested in becoming a technology specialist, a teacher or a chef. He has access to a computer at his school, and would like to find sites that will help him learn about educational opportunities in the area. He needs your help!

Otitu

Your job is to visit each of the following links to find out about educational

programs that are available to new immigrants! After answering the

questions, rate each site. One star means that the site was NOT HELPFUL.

Five stars mean that the site was VERY HELPFUL.

The State University of New York (SUNY)

At this site, find answers to the following questions for your client:

1. Where are the nearest SUNY campuses located?

2. Find and describe one program that might interest Otitu.

3. How much is the yearly tuition at one of these schools?

4. What kinds of loans are available to Otitu?

5. What grants are available for students?

RATE THE SITE !

Occupational Education at BOCES

At this site, find answers to the following questions for your client:

1. Where is the nearest BOCES located? What is the phone number?

2. What two adult education programs might interest Otitu the most?

3. Describe both of these programs briefly.

4. How long will it take Otitu to earn a certificate?

5. How much do the courses cost?

RATE THE SITE !

Office of Postsecondary Education

1. How can Otitu save for college? See the "Saving for College" section.

2. What kind of financial aid is available to Otitu? You will find this information at "Kantrowitz's Financial Aid Page."

3. What is a "Gauranty Agency"?

4. What services does it provide?

5. Find one two year college in Westchester that might be a good choice for Otitu. Then, visit that school's website and briefly explain what you liked best about that school.

6. What three other "Educational Resources" do you think might help Otitu in his search?

RATE THE SITE !

Selected Links for E.S.L. Students

Since your client is also interested in improving his communication skills so that he can find a good job and express his ideas clearly, he will also need some advice regarding programs that will help ESL students learn the language.

1. What types of "Self-Study" Quizzes are available for ESL students?

2. What types of "Games and Word Puzzles" are listed at this site?

3. Identify and describe one link that will help students develop vocabulary.

4. What is the "TESL Journal"?

RATE THE SITE !

In Your Opinion . . .

Now, try to visit one of these "self-study" or game links on your own! Write down the web address and briefly describe what the site offers Otitu.

Extra credit . . . Extra work . . . Extra helpful to Otitu!

Interview your school counselor, an E.S.L. teacher, a social worker, or a foreign student representative to find the answers to these questions:

1. What is the most reasonably priced college in the area?

2. Which college offers the best opportunities and resources for E.S.L. students?

2. What do you suggest an E.S.L. student do to prepare for college?

3. How can a student schedule an appointment to visit a college?

4. What scholarships are available to E.S.L. students?

5. What is the best, most cost-effective school in the area for learning computer technology?

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