MY LIFE PLAN PROJECTA PATH TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE.

Hugo E. Meza2014 UCI Financial Literacy

Summer Residential Program

PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT

To create a plan that will help me succeed in life and to help me achieve my personal goals;

To identify, analyze and organize the sequence of decisions I will make in the near future;

To identify and summarize the lessons learned each day while at the UCI-FLSRP;

To recognize and appreciate the fact that “I can do this!” given a little help, a little luck, and a lot of hard work.

EDUCATION PAYS The following graph shows the relationship between one’s

Level of Education and their Level of Income. This is the foundation of this program and this presentation.

No HS diploma HS Grad 1-yr of College Associate Degree (2-yr)

Bachelors Degree (4-yr)

Master Degree (Bach+2yr)

Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D)

Professional (MD, JD)

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$90,000 Education PaysThe Yearly Income depends on a persons level of education.

THE 4-YEAR PLAN

Subject Area

Comments and Considerations

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

A Social Science Min 3-yrs (World Hist; US Hist; AmGov't + Econ) ? World History US History Am.Gov. + EconB English Min 4 years required English I English II English III English IVC Mathematics Min of 3 years (Alg-I, Geom, Alg-II + Trig) Geometry Algebra II w/Trig Pre-Calculus CalculusD Science Min of 3 years (Biological, Physical, Elective) Biology Chemistry Physics AP ScienceE Foreign Lang Min of 2 years required; 3 yrs recommended Spanish II Spanish III Spanish IV Mandarin IF Vis/Perf Arts Min of 1-year; consider 2+ yrs if willing VPA CourseG Adv Electives Min 1-yr of AP, Honors, Advanced courses AP Other courses Electives, ROP classes, JC courses Business

Economics & Finance

Physical Ed Must complete 2-years (4 semesters) Water Polo Water Polo Health State and CUSD req'd Health/CCP Technology Take at least one year (MS-Office at a min) Tests to Take PSAT / PLAN; SAT / ACT; ASVAB; CAHSEE Extra-curricularActivities

Clubs, Sports, Performing Arts, Community Service, Jobs, Youth Groups, etc.

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COLLEGE FACTORS AND OPTIONSFactors Important to Me MAJOR- I want to be able to

major in veterinary. ETHINICITY- I want to go to a

College with mixed races. View- I want to be in a college

that has a beautiful view of ENVIROMENT- I want a college

that is placed in a clean, nice and beautiful area.

The Best College Option Of the 7 College Options

discussed, the best for me is….Out-of-state

public University

THE BEST COLLEGE FOR ME

Based on an analysis of all the options, the best college for me is…

This college is best for me because… Think of your factors List and describe Why this college is best for you!

Place an image that relates to your

best college

COLLEGE COLLAGE

Create a “collage” on this slide, that includes… …pictures of the campus, dorms, sports teams,

maps, logos, etc. … whatever you think would help “sell” this college

to your audience / parents.

A SUMMARY OF MY PERSONAL TRAITS

The following is a summary of my personal traits, unique to me: Likes – select 2 or 3 likes M.I. Strengths – select the 1 or 2 MIs Personality – select 2 or 3 personality traits Values – select 2 or 3 values Skills – select 1 or 2 skills

These are the traits that will be used to select a career / field that best suits me.

CLUSTER FINDER RESULTSTHE BEST COLLEGE MAJOR FOR ME

Provide analysis of your results. Do you agree or disagree with the results? Briefly explain why.

My Top 3 Clusters: 1. Marketing 2. Business 3. Finance

The cluster of highest interest should be the basis of my major in college, and the industry within which my career exists

CAREERS TO CONSIDERBASED ON PLANNER’S EDUCATION FILTERS

Careers to Consider

•Advertising Manage

•CEO

CAREERS TO CONSIDERBASED ON MY CHARACTERISTICS

Careers to Consider

•Advertising Manage

•CEO

THE BEST CAREER/FIELD FOR ME

Based on my extensive research, career searches, and personal assessments, I think the best career/field for me to pursue is…

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• Summarize “What They Do” from Choices• In your own words!• Provide examples and/or illustrations

MONEY AND ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

MY MONTHLY BUDGET

MY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

MY ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEA

AGENTS OF CHANGE

The following has made a significant impact on me this week, and may influence the future direction of my life… Lessons Activities People Experiences Stories Etc.