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VOL. 9| OCTOBER 2020 ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY UPWARD BOUND Mindful Literature INSIDE THIS ISSUE: October Mindful Literature Evalyn Callahan Shaw Exploring Careers Lawyer October is the month that seems Bio Medical Engineer All woven with midsummer dreams; She brings for us the golden days That fill the air with University Spotlight smoky haze, Princeton University She brings for us the lisping breeze And wakes the University of California gossips in the trees, Who whisper near the vacant nest Forsaken by its Scholarship Opportunities feathered guest. Dr Pepper Scholarship - Now half the birds forget to sing, Seniors And half of them have taken wing, U.S. Bank Scholarship Before their pathway shall be lost Zombie Apocalypse Beneath the gossamer of frost. Zigzag across the yellow sky, Upcoming Events They rustle here and flutter there, Financial Aid Resources Until the boughs hang chill and bare, Upward Bound Birthdays What joy for us—what happiness Shall cheer the day the night shall bless? ‘Tis hallowe’en, the very last Shall keep for us remembrance fast, When every child shall duck the head To find the precious pippin red.

EXPLORING CAREERS LAWYER FAST FACTS Median Salary: $122,960 Level of Education: Bachelor Degree+Law School WHAT DOES A LAWYER DO? College Major: Criminal Justice, Lawyers typically do the following: Criminology, English, ARdEvAi sCeHaInNdGr eOpUrTe s e n t c l i e n t s i n c o u r t s , b e f o r e g o v e r n m e n t agencies, and in private legal matters Business, Communicate with their clients, colleagues, judges, and Political Science, others involved in the case.Conduct research and analysis of legal problems Physchology Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses. Present facts in writing and verbally to their SOFT SKILLS clients or others, and argue on behalf of their clients Prepare and file legal documents, such as lawsuits, Writing skills appeals, wills, contracts, and deeds Speaking skills Interpersonal skills In addition to working in different industries, lawyers may specialize in particular legal fields. Following are examples of types of lawyers in these fields: Environmental Lawyers, Tax Lawyers, Intellectual property lawyers, family lawyers, securities lawyers Universities to consider in Texas for a Law Schools:  HARD SKILLS University of Texas at Austin (#1TX), Southern Methodist (#2TX), University of Houston (#3TX), Baylor University Analytical skills (#4TX) Problem Solving Research skills In the US: Yale University(#1US), Stanford University(#2US), Harvard University(#3US), Columbia University(#4US), University of Chicago(#4)

EXPLORING STEM CAREERS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING FAST FACTS Median Salary: $91,410 Level of Education: Bachelor Degree College Major: Engineering, Biological Science SOFT SKILLS WHAT DOES A BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER DO? Communication Biomedical engineers combine engineering principles with Problem-Solving medical and biological sciences to design and create equipment, Organization devices, computer systems, and software used in healthcare. Duties: HARD SKILLS Design biomedical equipment and devices, such as artificial internal Creativity Skills organs, replacements for body parts, and machines for diagnosing medical Analytical Skills problems Math Skills Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment Train clinicians and other personnel on the proper use of biomedical equipment Research the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists Prepare procedures, write technical reports, publish research papers, and make recommendations based on their research findings Present research findings to scientists, non scientist executives, clinicians, hospital management, engineers, other colleagues, and the public Biomedical engineers design electrical circuits, software to run medical equipment, or computer simulations to test new drug therapies. In addition, they design and build artificial body parts, such as hip and knee joints. In some cases, they develop the materials needed to make the replacement body parts. They also design rehabilitative exercise equipment. Universities to consider: John Hopkins, MIT, Texas A & M University, University of Houston, Rice University, University of Texas -Austin

UNIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY LOCATION: Princeton, Jew Jersey CAMPUS LIFE: OVERVIEW OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY Private 4-Year Princeton University is a private institution that was founded in Residential Campus 1746. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,267, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 600 acres. It utilizes a semester- Urban Setting based academic calendar.Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in 5,267 the United States. The University has been led by 20 presidents, spanning colonial times to the 21st century. Princeton University's Undergraduates Enrolled ranking in the 2021 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #1. 5:1 Student-Faculty Ratio ADMISSIONS: Total Applicants 32,804 SAT Scores Math: 730-800 Reading:710-770 ACT Scores 32-35 COST & AID: PRINCETON UNIVERSITY STUDENT LIFE $51,870 Princeton University is committed to building a diverse campus Out-State Tuition community.Princeton University’s 500-acre campus is located in a cosmopolitan town (population 30,000) in central New Jersey, $16,360 with easy access by train to Philadelphia and New York City, each Room & Board about 55 miles away. With more than 300 student organizations, 37 sport clubs, 17 chaplaincies, and several campus centers, the NOTABLE ALUMNI opportunities for students to engage in interests beyond their academic studies abound. Michelle Jeff Obama Bezos (Amazon)

UNIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOCATION: Los Angeles, California OVERVIEW OF UCLA CAMPUS LIFE: UCLA is a public, comprehensive university. Founded in 1919, it Public Institution later became the first \"branch campus\" of the University of 31,568 California. An internationally renowned research university, UCLA emphasizes interdisciplinary teaching and exposes undergraduates Undergraduates Enrolled early to research opportunities with faculty. Students can take part in initiatives in the arts, stem cells, nano science, international 18:1 studies, and the environment among other areas. The campus community is diverse and promotes creative and collaborative Student-Faculty Ratio achievements, debate and critical inquiry, and an open and inclusive environment. UCLA's 419-acre historic campus is located ADMISSIONS: in the Westwood Village area of Los Angeles. Total Applicants 13,720 SAT Scores Math: 640- 780 Reading: 650-740 ACT Scores 30-34 COST & AID: $40,434 Out-State Tuition UNIVERISTY OF CALIFORNIA $17,599 Room & Board As a UCLA student, you'll spend plenty of time going to class, studying and building a great academic foundation. But you'll also NOTABLE ALUMNI have lots of hours that won't be \"book time.\" This is when you'll have a chance to meet new people, learn about things you'll never find in Jackie Gabrielle the lecture hall and have a lot of fun.Take it \"beyond the classroom\" Robinson Union and join one of our more than 1,200 campus clubs or organizations. You'll find experiences like community service and leadership opportunities to learn skills that give you an edge after graduation and help you be a contributor and a leader anywhere.

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Class of 2021 UPCOMING EVENTS Just a reminder that the OCTOBER 2020 2021-2022 FAFSA opens today the 1st of October. If you have not yet completed a FAFSA Application, Upward Bound can help! October Happy Birthday Birthdays from your Upward Bound Family! NaFiah M 1-Oct Julianna L 6-Oct Kirstin B 17-Oct Tytiana W 2-Oct Saray A 3-Oct Zariyah R 7-Oct Aracely B 18-Sept Eugenia R 3-Oct INVITE YOUR Dominic G 4-Oct Alexander J 7-Oct Davis S 18-Oct Kiara W 4-Oct FRIENDS TO Zavier H 5-Oct Jesse E 9-Oct Serentie S 22-Oct APPLY FOR Angelina S 11-Oct Gabriel G 24-Oct UPWARD BOUND! Madison B 12-Oct Felix S 27-Oct We are seeking De' Asia B 13-Oct Boe M 31- Oct motivated students like Isis S 31-Oct yourselves to join our program. If you know of a student from your school who would benefit from the St. Mary's Upward Bound Pre-College Program invite them to apply! Contact St. Mary's ST. MARY'S UPWARD BOUND ACADEMIC YEAR Upward Bound at: Dr. Jacqueline Dansby Please join us for another wonderful UB Academic Session! (210) 431-4252 When: To be determine [email protected] Where: Virtual sessions in the safety of your home Time: To be determine