Monthly Archives: August 2011

Within the US, companies founded by these graduates currently generate hundreds of billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of jobs, as found in a study by the Kaufman Foundation.  (A less conservative estimate of their annual world sales is $2 trillion.)

Students can be certified in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or Music Education and will thus be qualified to teach in Connecticut Public Schools.  The Museum Studies Certificate Program involves training in museum skills and operation and can introduce students to careers in all types of museums, cultural arts centers, exhibit design firms, auction houses, planetaria, aquaria, zoos and botanical gardens.

It was re-named in 1914 for its president from 1870-1906, with minor controversy over the idea of naming the college after someone still living. (See a PDF article about it from the New York Times archive here.)

Options for College welcomes our new intern, Ann Lo, a Hunter College senior majoring in English with a concentration in literature and creative writing. Ann’s other experiences include organizing youth summer camp activities for Goodwill Industries International and assisting students and families in the Hunter College Office of Financial Aid.

ExCo is a student-run organization that sponsors classes worth between one and three credit-hours each. Courses are taught by faculty, students, administrators, and residents and have included, “Dreams, Myths, and the Endless,” and, “Breaking the Rules: An Intellectual Discussion of Fight Club.”

On September 15, 2011, at 6:30 pm, we invite students and families to connect with each other and enjoy great conversation and refreshments.

We’ll hear from OFC alumni about their current endeavors, talk about getting the most out of the college process, and discuss what college students and young job seekers can do to work towards the future of their dreams.
Get event details here and RSVP by contacting Abby Kelly at akelly@optionsforcollege.com or 646 378 7864. We look forward to seeing you this September!