College and University Visits

  A lot of students from campus are looking for bigger and better colleges or universities to transfer to and to continue their education. Many don't know where they'll be going after attending Miramar but these campus visits happen often. The past college fair was last Tue. the 23rd of April. Many students want to visit schools in order to get information from them, but Miramar makes it very convenient by students. The college fairs are once a month and a single college visits every few days. The college fair in April involved all colleges around Sand Diego County like; the University of Phoenix, Webster University and the University of Arizona, along with Miramar's own Financial Aid and Food Court. A partial listing of colleges and universities that were at the college air this month and their major classes, Financial Aid and where their located include:

• University of Phoenix
• Major degree programs:

• Art
• Science
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Technology
• Financial Aid: 
• Many loans and grants offers scholarships to students
• Campus Locations: 
• San Diego, CA
• Phoenix, Arizona

• Johnson & Wales University
• Major degree programs:

• Business
• Culinary Arts
• Technology
• Science
• Financial Aid:
• School gives out $17,000 in Scholarships each year
• Campus Locations:
• San Diego, CA
• Providence, Rhode Island
• North Miami, Florida
• Denver, Colorado
• Charlotte, North Carolina

• University of Redlands:

• Major degree programs:
• Business
• Education
• Financial Aid:
• Expensive=$39,720
• Per unit=$652
• 80% of student body covered (grants/loans/scholarships)
• Discounted tuition for Verterans
• Need based discounted tuition $350
• Per unit= $6,300 total
• Campus locations:
• San Diego, CA
• Big Bear, CA

• DeVry University:

• Major degree programs:
• Marketing
• Biology
• Technology
• Financial Aid:
• 85% of students get excepted for 2/3 years- paid work
• $30 million in annual scholarships
• University scholarships
• State Aid
• Veterans benefits
• Campus Locations:
• San Diego, CA
• Denver, Colorado
• Nashville, Tennessee

• Alliant International University:

• Major degree programs:
• Business
• Management
• Technology
• Financial Aid:
• Scholarships
• Campus Locations:
• San Diego, CA
• Irvine, CA
• New York

• Point Loma Nazarene University:

• Major degree programs:
• Music
• Theatre
• Financial Aid:
• Involvement scholarships
• $49 million in total
• 96% of students receive
• Department scholarships
• Transfer scholarships
• Honor scholarships
• Performance scholarships
• Campus Locations:
• Point Loma, CA

• Arizona State University:
•  Major degree programs:

• Accounting
• Astronomy
• Biology
• Business
• Film
• Nutrition
• Performance
• Engineering
• Financial Aid:
• $1.7 million in funding
• 90 days after graduation
• 84% of students find well-paying jobs
• 1,500 Employers in 500 company's prefer ASU
• Many requirements for application, many more for non-residence
• Campus Locations:
• West Arizona
• Downtown Phoenix, Arizona
• Tempe, Arizona
• Polytechnic, Arizona

• National University:
• Major degree programs:
• Associate's
• Bachelor's
• Master's
• Financial Aid:

• Presidential scholarships up to $2,500
• Transfer to triumph scholarships waiver and $60
• Outstanding transfer student scholarship ($1,600)
• Promising scholarships pays for 1 full course taken here
• Loan program
• Campus Locations:
• Many Throughout California
• Florida
• Nevada
• Texas
• Virginia

• Webster University:
• Major degree programs:

• Science
• Biology
• Communications
• Theatre
• Financial Aid:
• Scholarships, need based 2011-2012: $20,500
• No outa state difference
• Campus Location:
• St. Louis, Missouri
• San Diego, CA
• 5 International Campuses

Every students who had visited 7 colleges could receive a free hot dog for free if they have a representative sign a ticket. Miramar college had allow other universities and large colleges on campus in order for students that wanted to get a transfer information about their possible future without having to leave Mira Mesa. There is a very large event going on in Miramar right in front of the H building since last Tuesday April 23, 2013. Here are some people who think visit other colleges/universities is a great idea for their future.

"I thinks it's a great resource to have for my future plan."-- Ninfa Ramirez Major in Sport Training

"The college fair was pointless because getting and finding a college is all about who you know and not what know."-- Earl Relf Major in Air frame and power plant technologist

"Great! It's good for the students who are looking to transfer."-- Ferrari Pandoy Major in Culinary Arts

"Great, it was very helpful because I'm going to transfer to a university."-- Robert Haukes Major in electrical engineer.

Miramar Jets Girls Soccer Team

The Miramar girls soccer team has been ranked number seven in the nation. The head coach, Sean Bowers, started the team from the bottom and got them to where they are now on the top. Bowers started working with this team, in 2007, with passion and commitment. In the first five years he has coached the womens soccer team they have made an astounding record of 74-21-9. Although they rank number seven in the nation, they also rank number two in the state. This team has put in a great amount of effort and determination. In 2012 the overall record was 19-2-1, and their conference record was 14-1-1.

Individual Game Results & Details

Date	Match Type	Opponent & Game Information			Score
08/28/2012	Non-Conf.	vs	Golden West (10-9-2)	Full Match Report	W	3 - 1
08/30/2012	Non-Conf.	at	Victor Valley (2-16-3)	Full Match Report	W	3 - 0
09/05/2012	Non-Conf.	vs	Norco (8-11-1)	Full Match Report	W	6 - 0
09/11/2012	Conference	at	Cuyamaca (16-5-0)	Full Match Report	W	2 - 1
09/14/2012	Conference	vs	San Diego City (7-9-4)	Full Match Report	W	5 - 0
09/18/2012	Conference	at	MiraCosta (6-12-2)	Full Match Report	W	8 - 1
09/21/2012	Conference	vs	San Diego Mesa (11-7-2)	Full Match Report	T	0 - 0
09/25/2012	Conference	at	Palomar College (4-15-2)	Full Match Report	W	4 - 0
09/28/2012	Conference	vs	Imperial Valley (0-18-0)	Full Match Report	W	13 - 0
10/02/2012	Conference	vs	Grossmont (9-10-1)	Full Match Report	W	7 - 0
10/09/2012	Conference	vs	Southwestern (12-7-2)	Full Match Report	W	4 - 0
10/12/2012	Conference	vs	Cuyamaca (16-5-0)	Full Match Report	W	1 - 0
10/16/2012	Conference	at	San Diego City (7-9-4)	Full Match Report	W	7 - 0
10/19/2012	Conference	vs	MiraCosta (6-12-2)	Full Match Report	W	4 - 1
10/23/2012	Conference	at	San Diego Mesa (11-7-2)	Full Match Report	W	3 - 0
10/26/2012	Conference	vs	Palomar College (4-15-2)	Full Match Report	W	8 - 0
10/30/2012	Conference	at	Imperial Valley (0-18-0)	Full Match Report	W	8 - 0
11/02/2012	Conference	at	Grossmont (9-10-1)	Full Match Report	LF	0 - 1
11/09/2012	Conference	at	Southwestern (12-7-2)	Full Match Report	W	3 - 1
11/17/2012	Playoff	vs	Cuyamaca (16-5-0)	Full Match Report	W	2 - 0
11/20/2012	Playoff	at	San Bernardino Valley (14-3-5)	Full Match Report	W	4 - 0
11/24/2012	Playoff	at	Santiago Canyon (23-1-1)	Full Match Report	L	2 - 3

 Others that contributed in the hard work and coaching are Asst. Coach: Anya Bohun-Chudyniv, Asst. Coach: Monique Brass, Asst. Coach: Briana Duckworth, and Asst. Coach: MIke Gentry. To find out more about any of the Miramar sports teams you can go to the Athletic Director: Nick Gehler.

 

 

What do you think of the girls soccer team?

 

"I actually have never heard of it before. I don't really follow sports."

- Ilir Berisha

Major: Mechanical Engineering

 

"I have never heard of the team but now that I know, I wouldn't mind going to watch a game."

-Ricardo Hernandez

Major: Film and Cinematography

 

"Yes I have heard of them, but I have never been to one of their games."

-Mustafa Kazimi

Major: Undecided, G.E.

 

By: Andrea Spivey, Evelin Mendoza, Cinthya Casillas

 

Managing College and Work

 

It is already hard enough to manage your school work, but on top of that you have work. This is an everyday thing college students at Miramar have to deal with. I even deal with this and so does my group members. We all use different things to manage are stress with school and work. I like to go play basketball or work out at the gym to manage my stress. Stress comes with college, but it is doubled when you also have work. I recommend following these 8 steps to succeed.

Step 1 is to get a calendar and use it. It can be a paper calendar. It can be your cell phone. It can be a PDA. No matter what kind it is, though, make sure you have one and you actually use it. Second is to write everything down. For example if it was Monday for me wake up 4 AM shower eat 5:30 be at work till 8, school at 9:30 - 12:45. That would just be my Monday mornings. Third step is to find time for you. This time for me is when I work out or play basketball to relieve stress, but you can also just relax and sleep. Fourth step would be to keep trying new systems if the calendar system isn’t working for you. The fifth step is to allow flexibility Things inevitably come up that you weren't expecting. You may not have known that your friend’s birthday is this week, and you certainly don't want to miss the celebration. Leave room in your calendar so that you can move things around when needed. The sixth step is to plan ahead this step is the step I know I need to work on. I am one of the biggest procrastinators out of my friends. This step can be easily handled if you put your mind to it. The seventh step is to plan for the unexpected. The last step is always make rewards my rewards are Friday and Saturday night I go out with my friends and have a good time.

In conclusion it is very difficult to manage school and work, but these steps should help if you are not doing well. This information has changed my college career because it has taught me how to manage my time wisely and I hope it dose the same for you.

Bye Dominick Balistreri

 

Jason Brown

Major: undecided

“Yes I work and also go to school. I manage my school and work by planning ahead. Usually I work at night so I do all my school work during the day and if I don’t have work I will relax.”

Jamie Balistreri

Major: kinesiology

“I cut hair Monday Wednesday Friday and go to class Tuesdays and Thursdays, so I have to do all my assignments right when I get them that day. If I’m not cutting hair then I’ll use that time to relax and watch my TV shows or go to the beach or relax with my boyfriend.”

Hamid Hussaini

Major: business

“I manage school and work with a calendar that I hang up in my room. I write all my assignments down on it as well as what days I work and my friends birthdays so I can manage my time wisely.”

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MIRAMAR COLLEGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
By: Paulina Alulima.

The Child Development Center is a program for students and parents attending Miramar College. It is the Campus Laboratory School that provides the opportunity to observe and study growth and development patterns in young children; the center offers an educational program for children two to five years. This center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young children, has been licensed by the California Department of Social services and meets the guidance of the California Department of education.

The Child Development Center is very helpful for those parents with little children’s, because they can use the center for their children’s while they are attending class at the Miramar, City or Mesa college, the center offers variety of preschool activities, like a creative expression, computer basics, shapes, letters and sound recognition, street safety and home safety, astronomy, numbers, Self-esteem, animals, communication , also they have a different theme every month and the themes are integrate into the program throughout the year.

The enrollment in this center is only for children of parents attending day classes at Miramar, City and Mesa College, the registration period for children will be two week period of every semester but they accept enrollment after this period only if there are any space available, the parent must be enrolled at least in 6 units or more also has to enroll in a parent educational course each semester that their child attends the center, and the priority is based on eligibility, they have a waiting list that they continuing prioritized until the second week of the semester. Priority is based on need, income and date of completed application; the fees depend on the family’s monthly gross income, it can vary from 0 dollars to 20 dollars per day.  The working hours are from Monday to Thursday at 7:45 a.m. – 4p.m and Friday at 7:45 – 1 p.m.

In conclusion Miramar College has the unique center that server in 2 ways, the first one is very helpful for parents that want to attend class but don’t have a nanny or day care center for their kids and the second and very important, is that server as a comprehensive training lab for those students that have choice Child development as a career.    

This center has been very helpful for some parents with children that are attending class at the college here we have some opinions.

Dawn C. Burgess—Director

I am the Director of the Child Development Center and a professor at Miramar College, personally I think it is very good program because it is great for students with children 2-5 years old, we have a High quality program that fills a need for parents. I wish I had this when I was a student.

                                                                              

  Elizabeth Thomas—Instructional Lab Tech

I am the Front Desk Lab Technician at the Child Development Center. I think this center is very helpful for the single parents. I started at the Center as a parent and a student with my son when he was 28 months old. I was able to obtain my Associate of Science Degree Child Development while my son attended the Miramar College Child Development Center.

Sharon Lin

Student of Miramar College:

I like this place a lot

I use it for my daughter

So I can go to my class

Without worry because I

Know that I have my

                                  Child near and I can come any time to check her.

 

Keith Coleman

Major: Computer Science:

I think it is a very useful program, because this programs allows me to attend school without worry about my son and his where about. It also allows his mother to go to work without having to find a sitter or day care. Working with the children helps me to build my parenting skills and responsible habits.