In The Zona - West Valley Dec. 2013 | Page 7

Students Share Their Excitement for the “New” New Way What are you most excited about with the expansion of the new campus? “We have room to do everything a student could imagine!” ~Franny Sinykin “The new school keeps the walls clear of clutter so that the students can concentrate on their learning. “ ~Maria Tomson How did you prepare yourself for the transition to the new campus after Fall Break? “I am excited about the nice cafeteria because it is easier to be with my friends and cook my food in our new microwaves!” ~Sydnee Farnsworth “I am really excited about the expansion of the school.  I really like New Way and now since we have a new bigger school, there can be more friends that can enroll.  My favorite things about New Way are my friends, teachers, Mr. Walker and Mrs. Ross.  I really like it because it is a new beginning for New Way.”  ~Morgan Zall “I prepared myself by visualizing myself at the new campus and organizing all my materials.”  ~Sarah Ballor “I was counting down the days over Fall Break because I love this school so much.” ~Daniel Travis Z What do you like most about the new campus? “I love the huge fields for basketball and soccer.” ~Joey Donis Q. I’m really interested in going to ASU, so why would I consider Scottsdale Community College? A. Starting out at a community college can save you time and money, as well as provide smaller class sizes and a more nurturing environment. All of the Maricopa Community Colleges, including SCC, have wonderful transfer pathways to ASU and other universities. Through our transfer partnership with ASU, you can choose from a variety of transfer programs. If you have a major selected, the Maricopa to ASU Pathways Program (MAPP) is your best option. Students in MAPP follow a prescribed inthezona.com sequence of course work that meets the lower-division course requirements for an ASU major. When you complete your MAPP, you will have met the requirements for an associate’s degree and will have greater chance for success at ASU. Other benefits of MAPP include guaranteed admission to ASU, eligibility for the Tuition Commitment Program and the assurance that when you transfer you are right on track to earn your bachelor’s degree. If you don’t have a major in mind, don’t worry because you can select an exploratory pathway that will enable you to learn about ASU majors, career options and the right courses to take. Other transfer program options include the RN to BSN Pathway program; the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) to Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program; and the General Transfer option. You can start at SCC and transfer to ASU at any time and complete a bachelor’s degree in one of more than 250 academic programs. If you’re still not sure, come to the SCC Welcome Center and talk to an advisor about getting started on the right path to a better future. For more information, go to transfer.asu.edu/maricopa. Got a question for Scottsdale CC’s Artie the Artichoke? Send it to: [email protected] December 2013 / 7