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Post-Secondary

Post-SecondaryPost-Secondary Information InformationGrade 10/11 – February 2014Grade 10/11 – February 2014

Career and Post-secondary Career and Post-secondary

Advisor Advisor - Ms. Foster- Ms. Foster

What Does Life After High What Does Life After High School Look Like?School Look Like?

Full-time work and/or post-secFull-time work and/or post-sec Part-time work and post-secPart-time work and post-sec Travel/Exchange/Global VolunteeringTravel/Exchange/Global Volunteering Canadian Armed ForcesCanadian Armed Forces Apprenticeship and TradesApprenticeship and Trades Private CollegesPrivate Colleges College and UniversityCollege and University

Skills to SuccessSkills to Success

Building your credentials…Building your credentials…

Every step in building your knowledge Every step in building your knowledge and skills leads to the next whether it is and skills leads to the next whether it is through post-secondary education, through post-secondary education, employment, travel or volunteering. employment, travel or volunteering.

The ladder begins with:The ladder begins with: Certificate Certificate (1 year)(1 year) Diploma Diploma (2 years)(2 years) Red Seal (Trades)Red Seal (Trades) Associate Degree Associate Degree (Univ.T-2 years)(Univ.T-2 years) Bachelors Degree Bachelors Degree Masters DegreeMasters Degree Doctorate -PhD/MD/LLBDoctorate -PhD/MD/LLB

BC Labour Market InfoBC Labour Market InfoThe demographic profile of BC continues to influence the dynamics of the The demographic profile of BC continues to influence the dynamics of the labour market. labour market. Modest growth in new job creationModest growth in new job creationTwo-thirds (2/3) of job openings over the next ten years will replace retiring Two-thirds (2/3) of job openings over the next ten years will replace retiring workers. The population of the province is expected to continue to age. workers. The population of the province is expected to continue to age.

2010 – 2020 Projected Job Openings2010 – 2020 Projected Job Openings3% of job openings will require less than high school3% of job openings will require less than high school19% of job openings will require a high school diploma19% of job openings will require a high school diploma42% of job openings will require Trades, Technology or College Certificate or 42% of job openings will require Trades, Technology or College Certificate or Diploma - Technical, Paraprofessional or Specific Skills Diploma - Technical, Paraprofessional or Specific Skills 35% of job openings will require an University Degree - Professional and 35% of job openings will require an University Degree - Professional and Managerial Skills Managerial Skills

Best BetsBest Bets

• • Health OccupationsHealth Occupations

• • Business, Finance and Administration OccupationsBusiness, Finance and Administration Occupations

• • Trades, Technology and Engineering Related OccupationsTrades, Technology and Engineering Related Occupations

What Do ‘Research’ Universities Want?

5 Specific Grade 11 subjects5 Specific Grade 11 subjects• EnglishEnglish• Social Studies Social Studies • Academic Math (Pre-Cal or Foundations)Academic Math (Pre-Cal or Foundations)• Science Science (Chem & Physics for Sciences and Engineering)(Chem & Physics for Sciences and Engineering)

• Second Language maybe requiredSecond Language maybe required

4 (or 5) Grade 12 Admission courses4 (or 5) Grade 12 Admission courses• English 12 and 3 other admission coursesEnglish 12 and 3 other admission courses

Grade 12 Admission Courses at SDSS Grade 12 Admission Courses at SDSS UBC (Van and OK) / SFU / UVICUBC (Van and OK) / SFU / UVIC

English 12 is needed for all facultiesEnglish 12 is needed for all faculties (AP) Advanced Placement (AP) Advanced Placement BiologyBiology Calculus Calculus Challenge Test Challenge Test (not UBC V or O)(not UBC V or O) ChemistryChemistry EconomicsEconomics English LiteratureEnglish Literature English English Francais Langue Francais Langue FrenchFrench GeographyGeography HistoryHistory External Languages – check External Languages – check

individual institutesindividual institutes

Law Law PhysicsPhysics Pre-calculus Pre-calculus Social Justice Social Justice (NOT UBC Van)(NOT UBC Van) SpanishSpanish

UVIC and SFU ADD:UVIC and SFU ADD:

Foundations of MathFoundations of Math

Comparative CivilizationComparative Civilization

Other admission academics are Other admission academics are offered through Online offered through Online School.School.

Each university has different course requirements for entrance.Each university has different course requirements for entrance.

All Universities require English 12All Universities require English 12SchoolSchool MathMath LanguagesLanguages SciencesSciencesUBCUBC

ArtsArts PC Math 11/FoM 12 Lang 11(12) Science 11PC Math 11/FoM 12 Lang 11(12) Science 11CommerceCommerce Math 12 (Calculus) Language 11Math 12 (Calculus) Language 11 Science 11 Science 11EngineeringEngineering Math 12 (Calculus) Language 11Math 12 (Calculus) Language 11 Physics 12 & Chem 12 Physics 12 & Chem 12SciencesSciences Math 12 (Calculus) Language 11Math 12 (Calculus) Language 11 Physics 11 & Chem 11 Physics 11 & Chem 11

& one Science 12 & one Science 12

SFUSFUArtsArts PC Math 11 /FoM 11 Intro. Lang. 11PC Math 11 /FoM 11 Intro. Lang. 11 Science 11 Science 11BusinessBusiness Math 12 (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11Math 12 (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11 Science 11 Science 11EngineeringEngineering Math 12 (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11 Phys 12 & Chem 12Math 12 (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11 Phys 12 & Chem 12SciencesSciences Math 12 (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11 Phys 11 & Chem 11Math 12 (Calculus) Intro. Lang. 11 Phys 11 & Chem 11

& & twotwo Science 12 Science 12’’ss

UVIC – same as SFU but no language 11 requirement. UVIC – same as SFU but no language 11 requirement. KWANTLEN  - to complete a degree, PC Math 11 or FoM 11 and Lang 11

Entrance to Research UniversitiesEntrance to Research Universities

Entrance to College, Teaching Universities or BCIT

BCITBCITLangara CollegeLangara CollegeDouglas CollegeDouglas CollegeVancouver Community CollegeVancouver Community CollegeKwantlen Polytechnic UniversityKwantlen Polytechnic UniversityVancouver Island UniversityVancouver Island UniversityThompson Rivers UniversityThompson Rivers University

Entrance to College, a Teaching University or BCIT requires ENGLISH 12 for most programs. But instead of an average GPA, specific 1st year courses have grade requirements.

For example to take 1st year Chemistry at Langara students would need a minimum 73% in Chem 12 and a 60% in Math 12.

English 12English 12

With the exception of very few programs With the exception of very few programs

English 12 is required for English 12 is required for

Post-secondary AdmissionPost-secondary Admission

Also, in most cases English 12 has a minimum grade Also, in most cases English 12 has a minimum grade requirement for admission into any 1requirement for admission into any 1stst year college and year college and

university classesuniversity classes

If students don’t meet these requirements placement tests If students don’t meet these requirements placement tests such as the LPI can be done.such as the LPI can be done.

SFU needs 60%SFU needs 60%Kwantlen needs 67%Kwantlen needs 67%

UBC V & O want 70% in English 11 or English 12UBC V & O want 70% in English 11 or English 12

Implications of Math

Any Math 11 course will graduate a student from Any Math 11 course will graduate a student from high school with a Dogwood Certificate.high school with a Dogwood Certificate.

Pre-Calculus Math is primarily for students Pre-Calculus Math is primarily for students wanting to pursue Science/Engineering based wanting to pursue Science/Engineering based careers. For business universities require PC careers. For business universities require PC Math 12; exceptions would be BCIT or Kwantlen.Math 12; exceptions would be BCIT or Kwantlen.

Foundations of Math is primarily for students Foundations of Math is primarily for students wanting to pursue Liberal or Fine Arts or Business wanting to pursue Liberal or Fine Arts or Business at a teaching university or BCIT. at a teaching university or BCIT.

More MathMore Math Apprenticeship and Workplace Math is primarily for Apprenticeship and Workplace Math is primarily for

students wanting to pursue apprenticeships, trades, and students wanting to pursue apprenticeships, trades, and some technologies, humanities or fine arts at college. some technologies, humanities or fine arts at college.

This is not a high school to university entrance This is not a high school to university entrance admission course. admission course.

Students can pursue a Fine Arts or Humanities degree Students can pursue a Fine Arts or Humanities degree (English, History, Philosophy, Languages, Cultural Studies , (English, History, Philosophy, Languages, Cultural Studies , Art History etc.) with AW Math but would have to go to Art History etc.) with AW Math but would have to go to college first, then transfer to university. college first, then transfer to university.

Math and English are important courses with Math and English are important courses with regards to post-secondary entrance so please be regards to post-secondary entrance so please be aware of all possible post-secondary aware of all possible post-secondary requirements when selecting courses.requirements when selecting courses.

Pre-Calculus MA 12 AND Calculus 12

Double block (8 credits)Double block (8 credits) This option is for students who would like This option is for students who would like

to take Calculus while still in high school. to take Calculus while still in high school. Math will be taken each day throughout Math will be taken each day throughout the year.the year.

Students planning to take Calculus, or who Students planning to take Calculus, or who are required to take Calculus at a post -are required to take Calculus at a post -secondary institution, are strongly secondary institution, are strongly encouraged to take this course. It is encouraged to take this course. It is recommended that students have a “B” in recommended that students have a “B” in Pre-Calculus 11Pre-Calculus 11..

Non-English (Foreign) Language Non-English (Foreign) Language RequirementsRequirements

UBCUBC

A Language 11 is required for admission to UBC UBC A Language 11 is required for admission to UBC UBC Arts only will require a language 12 to complete an Arts only will require a language 12 to complete an Arts degreeArts degree

or 6 credits of a language in post-secondaryor 6 credits of a language in post-secondary

SFUSFU

Requires a beginner Language 11 for admissionRequires a beginner Language 11 for admission

UVICUVIC

No language requirement No language requirement

If a student If a student does notdoes not have a language 11 and wants to have a language 11 and wants to complete an ARTS degree at UBC or KWANTLEN a language complete an ARTS degree at UBC or KWANTLEN a language 11 OR equivalent university credit is required.11 OR equivalent university credit is required.

Admission Averages September 2014Admission Averages September 2014

All faculties require a Personal ProfileAll faculties require a Personal Profile..

ArtsArts and Sciences and Sciences mid to high 80%mid to high 80%

CommerceCommerce mid to high 80%mid to high 80%

EngineeringEngineering mid to high 80%mid to high 80%

Food Nutrition & HealthFood Nutrition & Health mid 80%mid 80%

ForestryForestry low to mid 80%low to mid 80%

Human KineticsHuman Kinetics mid to high 80%mid to high 80%

UBC-OkanaganUBC-Okanagan

Arts Arts 85%85%

SciencesSciences 87%87%

BusinessBusiness 83% with 83% with personal personal profileprofile

EngineeringEngineering 90%90%

Com., Art & TechCom., Art & Tech 82%82%Students must have 60% in English and MathStudents must have 60% in English and Math

Humanities/Social Sciences/Sciences/Health Humanities/Social Sciences/Sciences/Health Information Science/History in Art/ Information Science/History in Art/ Human & Social Development 75%Human & Social Development 75%

BusinessBusiness 84%84%

Engineering / Comp ScienceEngineering / Comp Science 75% - 77%75% - 77%

Fine ArtsFine Arts 67%67%

WritingWriting 85%85%

Simon FraserUBC-Vancouver

UVIC

Arts, Sciences, Business mid to high 70%

Engineering, Human Kinetics high 70 - low 80%

Nursing mid to high 80%

Visual Arts 67% minimum

All offers are conditional until marks are verified through the Ministry of ED.

LEVEL ONE Trades Training Programs ACT-IT and CTC Programs

 WHAT IS IT?Level 1 Trades Training is the first step in training to prepare students for employment/apprenticeship in the trade area of their choice. WHERE CAN I APPLY FOR LEVEL ONE TRADES TRAINING?•Delta School District Career Programs http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/content/programs/careerprograms•BCIT•Kwantlen Polytechnic University•Vancouver Community College APPRENTICESHIP AND SECONDARY SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP (SSA)Upon completion of Level 1 students receive their Level 1 training certification and seek employment as apprentices. If students have apprenticeship placements before the end of high school they can register with our Secondary School Apprenticeship program. Students can bank hours and receive high school credit for apprenticeship.Email ddepieri@deltasd.bc.ca or more info about SSA. If you are planning a career in the Trades please see Ms. Burr. There are many educational options available. See DISTRICT CAREER PROGRAMS.https://web.deltasd.bc.ca/content/programs/careerprograms 

Work ExperienceWork ExperienceCareer Programs support students in both their career development and their human and social development. This type of experiential learning increases the relevance of school by helping students connect what they learn in the classroom with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to be successful in both the workplace and larger community.

Students receive extensive in-school preparation, onsite experience with employers in a chosen focus area, guided post-placement reflection to incorporate learning in the Transition Plan and Graduation Portfolio.

Work Experience Areas are:Business & Applied Business Liberal Arts & Humanities Fine Arts, Design & Media Science & Applied Science Fitness & Recreation Tourism, Hospitality Health & Human Services Trades & Technology

Enhancement ProgramEnhancement Program

In the past students have taken French, Spanish, Psychology, Criminology, Computer Science, Accounting, English and Math.

Students may enroll in the September or January semester of each academic year on either Kwantlen campus, Richmond or Surrey.

Applications are in the Career Centre.

Completed applications and application fees must be received in the Career Centre by May 15 for the September semester and November 15 for the January semester.

SAT SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)(Scholastic Aptitude Test)The SAT is intended for students applying for admission to a university in The SAT is intended for students applying for admission to a university in the USA.the USA.

The SAT measures verbal reasoning, mathematical problem solving and essay writing.There are three different tests: SAT for admission

SAT II or Subject tests (IVY League)

Yearly October Practice SAT (PSAT)

Register on line at www.sat.collegeboard.com

South Delta: 821085

SCHOOL CODE Test Dates

There are several test dates throughout the year and test sites in Vancouver and Richmond

So, what if you don’t So, what if you don’t know…know…

On-going Questions…

Research, Reflection & RealityDevelop a transition plan

On-going Questions…

Research, Reflection & RealityDevelop a transition plan

What are your options?What are your options?• UniversityUniversity• College Program DiplomaCollege Program Diploma• College TransferCollege Transfer• Trades and TechnologiesTrades and Technologies• Student Exchanges/Global Volunteering/TravelStudent Exchanges/Global Volunteering/Travel• WorkWork

Research…

www.careercruising.comwww.personalitytype.com

Download “Build a Career App @ Download “Build a Career App @ http://www.buildacareer.ca/http://www.buildacareer.ca/

BE AN EXPLORERBE AN EXPLORER Skills/interests/Personality InventoriesSkills/interests/Personality Inventories Career SearchCareer Search Education SearchEducation Search Job Search and DescriptionJob Search and Description Career pathCareer path Interviews of people current to the industryInterviews of people current to the industry Do a Career Preparation Work Experience – 4 creditsDo a Career Preparation Work Experience – 4 credits

Ask questions…Visit the Career CentreVisit the Career Centre

Choose to do a Work ExperienceChoose to do a Work Experience

Talk to your teachers, coaches, parents, Talk to your teachers, coaches, parents, counsellors, people who have a vested counsellors, people who have a vested interest in your future wellbeinginterest in your future wellbeing

Check First Class e-mail and school Check First Class e-mail and school newsletters, Parent/Student Connectnewsletters, Parent/Student Connect

Go on a Campus TourGo on a Campus Tour When you visit a college/university/post-When you visit a college/university/post-

secondary evening - ask questions and make secondary evening - ask questions and make decisions based on the best program for you!decisions based on the best program for you!

ASK ABOUT:ASK ABOUT:• Student orientationStudent orientation• Clubs, activities, athletic programs Clubs, activities, athletic programs

(social/recreational)(social/recreational)• CredentialsCredentials• Student successesStudent successes• Field study, Student exchanges, co-opField study, Student exchanges, co-op• Student support servicesStudent support services

Enrich Your Life…Enrich Your Life… Encounters with CanadaEncounters with Canada - Go to Ottawa for a week of career exploration. See the - Go to Ottawa for a week of career exploration. See the

Parliament Buildings, museums, and historical monuments and attend a theme week Parliament Buildings, museums, and historical monuments and attend a theme week that will help with their goals and aspirations. The themes include Politics, that will help with their goals and aspirations. The themes include Politics, Journalism, Sports and Fitness, Arts and Culture, Medicine and Health, Ecology and Journalism, Sports and Fitness, Arts and Culture, Medicine and Health, Ecology and the Environment, Law and the RCMP. Costs are $625 and spending money.the Environment, Law and the RCMP. Costs are $625 and spending money.

Delta Police AcademyDelta Police Academy. Spend a week in July at the Justice Institute learning about . Spend a week in July at the Justice Institute learning about what it is like to be a police officer. Physical fitness training, learn about the law, what it is like to be a police officer. Physical fitness training, learn about the law, investigation techniques, traffic accident training… Applications will be available investigation techniques, traffic accident training… Applications will be available soon.soon.

Air Time Canada Air Time Canada – Want to be a pilot? Try out flight and ground school and fly a – Want to be a pilot? Try out flight and ground school and fly a plane. Website : www.airfun.org/copilot.htm Free plane. Website : www.airfun.org/copilot.htm Free (I’m not kidding)(I’m not kidding)

Rotary STEP Program Rotary STEP Program - - There is a wonderful Short Term Exchange Program (STEP) There is a wonderful Short Term Exchange Program (STEP) opportunity through the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen.  A child from another country opportunity through the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen.  A child from another country comes to stay with your family for 3-5 weeks in the summer, then your child goes comes to stay with your family for 3-5 weeks in the summer, then your child goes back to spend 3-5 weeks with that child's family in their country.   The cost is entirely back to spend 3-5 weeks with that child's family in their country.   The cost is entirely the family's, however, Rotary administers the program, sets up the match, interviews the family's, however, Rotary administers the program, sets up the match, interviews the families at both ends to make sure it is an appropriate and safe environment, the families at both ends to make sure it is an appropriate and safe environment, provides health and accident insurance, and an orientation day for the students.    provides health and accident insurance, and an orientation day for the students.    

Visit the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen's web site Youth Services link.Visit the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen's web site Youth Services link.

School Work: School Work:

What are your current grades?What are your current grades?• Do you need help at school, academically? Can I Do you need help at school, academically? Can I

learn better being 1 of 250 students in a first year learn better being 1 of 250 students in a first year UBC Chemistry class or being 1 in a class of 30 in a UBC Chemistry class or being 1 in a class of 30 in a first year Langara Chemistry class.first year Langara Chemistry class.

• Appropriate Course selection. Did I take the Appropriate Course selection. Did I take the courses I need or did I take the easiest?courses I need or did I take the easiest?

• Balanced course load of admission courses and Balanced course load of admission courses and electives. (Take drafting as well as Physics, take electives. (Take drafting as well as Physics, take carpentry as well as biology). Seek balance.carpentry as well as biology). Seek balance.

• Guidance from parents balanced with your Guidance from parents balanced with your interests/abilities/values.interests/abilities/values.

Reflection and Reality…Reflection and Reality…

What Do I Do Now?What Do I Do Now?WE WORK VERY HARD TO COMMUNICATE WITH STUDENTS:

Career Centre website English 12 class visitsStudent e-mailsSchool newslettersParent Connect/Student ConnectP.A. /TV Monitors

Career CentreCareer CentreThe Career Centre is open M – F (Check times) 604-943-7407 E-mail : tlfoster@deltasd.bc.caE-mail : tlfoster@deltasd.bc.caWebsite: http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/Website: http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/

Explore CareersExplore Careers

www.careercruising.com (sdss, careers)www.careercruising.com (sdss, careers)

The application process starts in October. Yikes!The application process starts in October. Yikes!

Financial InformationFinancial Information

ScholarshipsScholarships 

Scholarships

and

Awards

Financial Plan

- Research and understand the costs of post-- Research and understand the costs of post-secondary programs and training. secondary programs and training.

If you live at home and go to Langara it If you live at home and go to Langara it will will cost $4000 but if you live in rez at UBC it cost $4000 but if you live in rez at UBC it will cost $18,000. will cost $18,000.

Who is paying for your education?Who is paying for your education?

So, can you afford to move out? So, can you afford to move out?

Where Do I Start Looking?Where Do I Start Looking? What clubs and organizations do I belong to inside/outside of school? What clubs and organizations do I belong to inside/outside of school?

Where have I volunteered and what have I learned from volunteering?Where have I volunteered and what have I learned from volunteering?

What do I do well? Foreign Languages, arts, sports, leadershipWhat do I do well? Foreign Languages, arts, sports, leadership

What Career do I want to pursue? Professional organizationsWhat Career do I want to pursue? Professional organizations

Parent/Grandparents employment present/pastParent/Grandparents employment present/past

Ethnic/religious organizationsEthnic/religious organizations

Service OrganizationsService Organizations

Post-Secondary Schools Post-Secondary Schools

What do I need? Personal ProfileWhat do I need? Personal ProfileEach of the questions requires short essay answers (300 or 500 words).

Leadership – e.g., service to organizations, student government experience, community involvement, family responsibility, etc.Academic achievements – e.g., research projects, success in contests, prizes won for high standing, etc.Sports involvement – e.g., membership on teams, participation in competitions, etc.Creative and performing arts experience Work experienceVolunteer experience and service to others

Focus less on listing and describing activities. Focus instead on what you have learned through these experiences. Your answers need to show self-reflection. Tell them what you have learned and how you learned it.

Building a Personal Profile

The Personal Profile tells the reader things that The Personal Profile tells the reader things that are important to you: significant achievements, are important to you: significant achievements, what you have learned from your experiences, what you have learned from your experiences, challenges you’ve overcome and can you be challenges you’ve overcome and can you be successful with post-secondary work (ie. successful with post-secondary work (ie. maturity). maturity).

Typical Question:Typical Question:

Tell us more about one of the activities, Tell us more about one of the activities, explaining what your goals are, what you did to explaining what your goals are, what you did to pursue them, the results achieved, and what pursue them, the results achieved, and what you learned in the process. you learned in the process.

Scholarships & BursariesScholarships & BursariesSCHOLARSHIPSSCHOLARSHIPS

Major entrance scholarships from universities are based on merit or Major entrance scholarships from universities are based on merit or excellence in a particular area. Your personal profile should be excellence in a particular area. Your personal profile should be academic excellentacademic excellent and also and also leadership and serviceleadership and service..

Examples:Examples:

- involvement and achievements in school and/or the community- involvement and achievements in school and/or the community

- athletics, and fine arts in graphics, music, drama, and theatre- athletics, and fine arts in graphics, music, drama, and theatre-student government, academic competitions, volunteer activities student government, academic competitions, volunteer activities

and other endeavors.and other endeavors.

AUTOMATIC AWARDS - No Need to Apply! AUTOMATIC AWARDS - No Need to Apply!

Automatic awards are offered to students based on term marks or Automatic awards are offered to students based on term marks or final report card so a separate awards application is not necessary. final report card so a separate awards application is not necessary. These awards are based on very high grades in your admission These awards are based on very high grades in your admission courses – usually over 90%. UBC does not offer automatic awards.courses – usually over 90%. UBC does not offer automatic awards.

OPEN AWARDS OPEN AWARDS

Open to all students providing they meet the criteria of the award. Open to all students providing they meet the criteria of the award. Students must apply for these awards. These awards can be from Students must apply for these awards. These awards can be from post-secondary institutions but also unions, and private and public post-secondary institutions but also unions, and private and public organizations. Examples are the Envision Scholarship or the Delta organizations. Examples are the Envision Scholarship or the Delta Hospital Foundation Scholarship. Hospital Foundation Scholarship.

Lists of open awards are on the Career Centre website: Lists of open awards are on the Career Centre website: http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/where-to-http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/where-to-lookawardsloans.html/lookawardsloans.html/

BURSARIES AND STUDENT LOANS BURSARIES AND STUDENT LOANS

Open to all students who are in real need of financial assistance and Open to all students who are in real need of financial assistance and who have maintained a good academic record. Students must apply who have maintained a good academic record. Students must apply for this assistance. Evidence of financial need is required as well as for this assistance. Evidence of financial need is required as well as meeting special requirements or qualifications set out by the bursary meeting special requirements or qualifications set out by the bursary donor. Filling out a Provincial Government Loan Package will increase donor. Filling out a Provincial Government Loan Package will increase your chances of receiving a bursary. your chances of receiving a bursary.

Student Loan Packages Student Loan Packages are available on-line at are available on-line at http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/welcome.htm and are usually http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/welcome.htm and are usually filled out and submitted by June 30 for a September post-secondary filled out and submitted by June 30 for a September post-secondary start. start.

I have developed a strong passion for fine arts on many different levels. My I have developed a strong passion for fine arts on many different levels. My aspirations as an artist have grown exponentially. While fine arts as a career aspirations as an artist have grown exponentially. While fine arts as a career choice has only just begun, it can be highlighted in many different aspects, choice has only just begun, it can be highlighted in many different aspects, through my work as a musician, a writer, and a performer. During the past two through my work as a musician, a writer, and a performer. During the past two years I have had three pieces of writing published by the Delta Arts Guild – years I have had three pieces of writing published by the Delta Arts Guild – the most recent being “Transcending Visions: From Vision to Voice”. Being the most recent being “Transcending Visions: From Vision to Voice”. Being fortunate enough to get a chance to be involved in these publications has been fortunate enough to get a chance to be involved in these publications has been truly humbling, and an inspiration to continue writing. Also, I have been a truly humbling, and an inspiration to continue writing. Also, I have been a founding member in my school’s Slam Poetry Club. Led by our coach and founding member in my school’s Slam Poetry Club. Led by our coach and teacher sponsor, Mr. Spilchen, our team placed second in the first annual teacher sponsor, Mr. Spilchen, our team placed second in the first annual “Hullabaloo Slam Poetry High School Provincials”, last year. This past “Hullabaloo Slam Poetry High School Provincials”, last year. This past month, our team placed first in the same competition. It was an amazing month, our team placed first in the same competition. It was an amazing experience, both inspirational and gratifying. Although I enjoy writing and experience, both inspirational and gratifying. Although I enjoy writing and performing poetry to a great extent, my biggest interests and goals lie in performing poetry to a great extent, my biggest interests and goals lie in music. Starting out as a five year old, writing light-humored songs to poke fun music. Starting out as a five year old, writing light-humored songs to poke fun at my sister, has evolved into a passion as a songwriter and performer. I began at my sister, has evolved into a passion as a songwriter and performer. I began studying on the piano, working through classical etudes and the Royal studying on the piano, working through classical etudes and the Royal Conservatory practice books to develop a general understanding of classical Conservatory practice books to develop a general understanding of classical music theory. At the age of twelve my interests shifted to the guitar. After a music theory. At the age of twelve my interests shifted to the guitar. After a year of teaching myself, I began lessons with Mr. Smith, whom I now teach year of teaching myself, I began lessons with Mr. Smith, whom I now teach under. under.

Over the five years, with Mr. Smith’s mentorship, I have developed a keen ear Over the five years, with Mr. Smith’s mentorship, I have developed a keen ear to Jazz and hope to reach my full capability as a jazz musician, teaching key to Jazz and hope to reach my full capability as a jazz musician, teaching key pieces of knowledge about theory and technique, and also, most importantly, pieces of knowledge about theory and technique, and also, most importantly, about the music industry. Outside of my studies, I have played in numerous about the music industry. Outside of my studies, I have played in numerous bands, performing in venues and festivals in the lower mainland . The bands, performing in venues and festivals in the lower mainland . The enjoyment of performing music for others is something I could never give up, enjoyment of performing music for others is something I could never give up, and would love to continue for the rest of my life. To see the way music can and would love to continue for the rest of my life. To see the way music can bring people together, and create such positive atmospheres, filled with dancing, bring people together, and create such positive atmospheres, filled with dancing, laughter, and love is something I find truly special and unique. Possibly one of laughter, and love is something I find truly special and unique. Possibly one of my greatest accomplishments musically was hearing one of my songs played on my greatest accomplishments musically was hearing one of my songs played on the CBC Radio. I wrote the composition for my band and entered it in a contest the CBC Radio. I wrote the composition for my band and entered it in a contest on the program “On The Coast”. While the song didn’t win, it was recognized as on the program “On The Coast”. While the song didn’t win, it was recognized as “the best arrangement” and received airtime in British Columbia. This was an “the best arrangement” and received airtime in British Columbia. This was an extremely exciting and gratifying experience that I’ll never forget. Along with extremely exciting and gratifying experience that I’ll never forget. Along with the performance aspect of music, I have also been hired as a film composer for the performance aspect of music, I have also been hired as a film composer for accompaniment to silent animated films. With a bachelor’s degree in music, I accompaniment to silent animated films. With a bachelor’s degree in music, I hope to pursue many of these job opportunities professionally at much higher hope to pursue many of these job opportunities professionally at much higher levels. I am constantly practicing all aspects of my trade, working towards my levels. I am constantly practicing all aspects of my trade, working towards my goals as a musician. goals as a musician.