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UB Newsletter Vol. 14 Aug. 2021

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VOL. 14 | AUG. 2021 ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY UPWARD BOUND Mindful Literature INSIDE THIS ISSUE: It is not the critic who counts; not the man who Mindful Literature points out how the strong man stumbles, or where Exploring Careers the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in Genetic Counselor the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat Art Therapist and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who University Spotlights comes short again and again, because there is no Our Lady of the Lake effort without error and shortcoming; but who University does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows Florida State University great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who Scholarship Opportunities spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best The Justice Solutions knows in the end the triumph of high Group Future Mentors achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at Haywood Hunt & least fails while daring greatly, so that his place Associates Inc. 2021 shall never be with those cold and timid souls who FirstSiteGuide neither know victory nor defeat. Birthdays Tutor.com \"Citizenship in a Republic\" 2021-2022 Calendar Theodore Roosevelt

FAST FACTS EXPLORING STEM Average Salary: $84,250 CAREERS Level of Education: WHAT DOES A GENETIC COUNSELOR DO? Master's Degree College Major: Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited Biology, Genetics, conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide Biochemistry, information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and Genetics families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise Counseling, etc. individuals and families to support informed decision-making and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct SOFT SKILLS research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling. Duties: Complex Problem Solving Interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to Critical Thinking patients or physicians. Active Listening Discuss testing options and the associated risks, benefits, and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions. Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes. Provide counseling to patients and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance. Write detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts to patients or referring physicians. HARD SKILLS Universities to consider in TX for : The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Biology Medicine & Dentistry Universities to consider in the US: Therapy & Counseling Boston University; University of California, Irvine; Northwestern University; University of Oklahoma

EXPLORING NON-STEM CAREERS FAST FACTS Median Salary: $62,830 Level of Education: Master's or Doctoral Degree and licensure College Majors: Art Therapy REACHING OUT SOFT SKILLS WHAT DOES AN ART THERAPIST DO? Critical Thinking Socially Perceptive Duties: Adaptable/Flexible Talk with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their HARD SKILLS reactions to the artistic process. Conduct art therapy sessions, providing guided self- Psychology expression experiences to help clients recover from, or cope Fine Arts with, cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments. Therapy & Counseling Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives. Write treatment plans, case summaries, or progress, or other reports related to individual clients or client groups. Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy. Universities to consider in TX for art therapy: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, The University of Texas at Arlington Universities to consider in the US: Florida State University, George Washington University, Temple University, Springfield College

UNIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT LOCATION: San Antonio, TX CAMPUS LIFE: OVERVIEW OF OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY Private University OF SAN ANTONIO Undergraduates Enrolled Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) was founded in 1895 and 1,294 offers more than 60 undergraduate majors & minors, more than 14 master's programs, and 3 doctoral programs. OLLU is known Student-to-Faculty for its close-knit campus, and the small size translates into Ratio opportunities for students both in and out of class. 11:1 ADMISSIONS: Total Applicants 5,529 Mean SAT math: 440-520 Mean ACT math: 16-20 COST & AID: OLLU STUDENT LIFE Tuition & Fees #1 for affordable tuition among San Antonio's many private $29,926 universities Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in On-Campus Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) Room & Board OLLU boasts the nation's largest percentage of Hispanic degree-seeking undergraduates among private universities. $7,990 All undergraduate students take a religious studies course, a philosophy course, and a service-learning course. NOTABLE ALUMNI ARANTXA LOZIAGA DIANA AREVALO

UNIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT LOCATION: Tallahassee, Florida OVERVIEW OF FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS LIFE: Founded in 1851, Florida State University (FSU) is one of the Public University nation's elite research universities. FSU's welcoming campus is Undergraduates located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, in a community that fosters free inquiry and embraces Enrolled diversity, along with championship athletics, and a prime 32,520 location in the heart of the state capital. FSU offers 276 degree Student-to-Faculty programs and sits on 1,696 acres. The Tallassee main campus sits Ratio on 486.7 acres. 21:1 ADMISSIONS: Total Applicants 63,691 Mean SAT: 1230-1350 Mean ACT: 27-31 FSU STUDENT LIFE COST & AID: Students come from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Tuition & Fees and more than 130 foreign countries. $12,014 95% retention rate for freshmen; 74% graduation rate within four years Room & Board More than 24 athletes and coaches with connections to FSU $11,472 are representing 17 different countries during the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. NOTABLE ALUMNI FSU competes in 20 sports (9 men's, 11 women's), and has won 17 National Championships in 9 sports. Sara Blakely Deion Sanders

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