Forward & Ready: A College Prep Workshop
Description
SPEAK presents a college wellness event that helps Asian American high schoolers and their parents manage application stress and prepare confidently for college life.
Come for a free lunch, "life-changing" chocolate chip cookies, and:
Get insight from an admissions officer & college-bound high school seniors to prestigious U.S. universities
Reduce college-related stress in the context of cultural expectations
Build confidence before the transition
Support healthy, culturally responsive parent–student communication during the college application process
Workshop Schedule:
12:30 PM | Lunch | |
12:45 PM | Admissions insights and Q&A | Jennifer Fondiller, Vice President for Enrollment and External Affairs |
1:25 PM | Student Panel and Q&A | Students: Ryan - Cornell Sonja - Yale Moderated by Dr. Teresa Hsu, Founder & Executive Director of SPEAK |
2:00 PM | Yoga/Mindfulness | Vaishali Bhattacharyya, Founder of Yogashali |
2:25 PM | Break | |
2:30 PM | The Connection between Nutrition & Emotional Well-Being | Qihui Jin, L.Ac, CSW, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), Founder of The Force Acupuncture |
2:55 PM | Financial Wellness | Donna Ruzzi, Vice President, Market Manager at Valley Bank |
3:20 PM | Closing Statements |
This event is FREE.
Limited spots available - teens and one parent or caregiver only (2 spots per family; register separately if more than one high schooler in the family).
RSVP today!
This event is supported by the New York Office of Mental Health. Thank you, NYS Assemblymember Chris Burdick for your support!
For more information about SPEAK's work, check us out at www.connecttospeak.org. We advance the wellness of the Asian American community through culturally responsive education, community outreach and advocacy, and youth leadership. If you love what we do, please support us so that we can continue hosting events like this! Thank you for your generosity.
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