SEMINAR INFO
The Third Annual College Preparation Seminar
Hosted by the George Washington University Vietnamese Student Association & Asian American Success
Hosted by the George Washington University Vietnamese Student Association & Asian American Success
--- Who are we?
The George Washington Universityfs (GWU) Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) is comprised of Vietnamese American Students whose main goal is to make a difference in the Vietnamese Community. The members of the GW VSA have partnered with Asian American Success (AA Success) to put together a one-day seminar. Our goal is to help High School students in the DC/MD/VA area to be familiar, comfortable, and confident with the transition from High School to College.
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The George Washington Universityfs (GWU) Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) is comprised of Vietnamese American Students whose main goal is to make a difference in the Vietnamese Community. The members of the GW VSA have partnered with Asian American Success (AA Success) to put together a one-day seminar. Our goal is to help High School students in the DC/MD/VA area to be familiar, comfortable, and confident with the transition from High School to College.
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--- What is the College Preparation Seminar?
This is the first free College Preparation Seminar targeting Asian American and Vietnamese students. With this seminar, we hope to develop and help high school students in several aspects. The Seminar is comprised of three sessions with several sub-group workshops.
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This is the first free College Preparation Seminar targeting Asian American and Vietnamese students. With this seminar, we hope to develop and help high school students in several aspects. The Seminar is comprised of three sessions with several sub-group workshops.
- Session I- Identity: Two Workshops
- 1) How Your Experience as an Asian American can Work for You (For Students)
- 2) Come on Rents: What your Child is Going Through (For Parents)
- Session II -Leadership: Two Workshops
- 1) Cat Got Your Tongue? Learn the Secrets of Public Speaking
- 2) Leadership Styles and Skills: What it Means to Be a Leader
- Session III- College: One Workshop and One Panel
- 1) VSAfs Perspective on College: What We Wish We Knew Before Doing It
- Panel: From High School to College Life: College Students Answer All Your Questions
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--- Date & Location
Date: Saturday, January 19th 2008
Check-in will begin at 10:30 am and the Seminar will end at 4:15 pm.
Location:
The George Washington University
Marvin Center
800 21st Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20052
Details on transportation and directions provided upon admittance into Seminar.
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Date: Saturday, January 19th 2008
Check-in will begin at 10:30 am and the Seminar will end at 4:15 pm.
Location:
The George Washington University
Marvin Center
800 21st Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20052
Details on transportation and directions provided upon admittance into Seminar.
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--- How to Apply
To apply for the free Seminar, application/registration packets can be found online at www.gwu.edu/~vietclub. There are two parts to the packet; Application & Registration.
Complete BOTH, the Application & Registration forms, and submit via email or regular mail.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 12, 2008.
College Preparation Seminar 2008 Application Packet (WORD DOC)
1. ONLINE VIA INTERNET: To apply as an attendee for the College Preparation Seminar, download the form above (available as WORD format) and send completed packets to gwu_vsa@gwu.edu
2. BY MAIL: For mail in applications, print and complete the packet. Mail to:
Vietnamese Student Association College Preparation Seminar
C/O Christina Wadhwani
4006 Burke Station Road
Fairfax, VA 22032
Please postmark by DECEMBER 30th
For more information, please email us at: gwu_vsa@gwu.edu, or call Dave Nguyen at 703-864-6558 or Christina Wadhwani at 703-901-2363.
Good luck and hope to see you the 19th of January 2008!
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To apply for the free Seminar, application/registration packets can be found online at www.gwu.edu/~vietclub. There are two parts to the packet; Application & Registration.
Complete BOTH, the Application & Registration forms, and submit via email or regular mail.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 12, 2008.
College Preparation Seminar 2008 Application Packet (WORD DOC)
1. ONLINE VIA INTERNET: To apply as an attendee for the College Preparation Seminar, download the form above (available as WORD format) and send completed packets to gwu_vsa@gwu.edu
2. BY MAIL: For mail in applications, print and complete the packet. Mail to:
Vietnamese Student Association College Preparation Seminar
C/O Christina Wadhwani
4006 Burke Station Road
Fairfax, VA 22032
Please postmark by DECEMBER 30th
For more information, please email us at: gwu_vsa@gwu.edu, or call Dave Nguyen at 703-864-6558 or Christina Wadhwani at 703-901-2363.
Good luck and hope to see you the 19th of January 2008!
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