2. So we ’ re supposed to learn Spanish … But what’s the big deal? Why should I care? What’s Spanish got to do with me?

3. Beyonce sang a Spanish version of “Irreplaceable” that was such a hit on the Latin charts, she re-released her album B’day with 6 new tracks sung in Spanish! She also teamed up with Shakira (who is from the Latin American country of Colombia) to record “Beautiful Liar.” Beyonce and Alicia Keys are even joining in! Alicia Keys has recently teamed up with Spanish artist Alejandro Sanz to sing the popular song, “Looking for Paradaise.”

4. Some of your favorite celebrities come from Hispanic backgrounds … Lloyd Banks (Puerto Rican) Jennifer Lopez (Puerto Rican) Pitbull (Cuban) Eva Mendes (Cuban) Juelz Santana (Dominican) Jessica Alba (Mexican) Daddy Yankee (Puerto Rican) Christina Aguilera (Ecuadorian)

5. Reason #1: College! Did you know?Did you know? –Most four year universities now require (or at least prefer) that you take 3 years of a foreign language in high school. What’s the big deal about college?What’s the big deal about college?

6. More school? College Awareness

7. The more you earn, the more you learn! Statistics show that the more education you receive, the more money you make over your lifetime!Statistics show that the more education you receive, the more money you make over your lifetime! In addition, the more education you receive, the better quality of a job you can get!In addition, the more education you receive, the better quality of a job you can get!

8. College is Better than High School Why should I go to college?Why should I go to college? Let´s see how college is incredibly better than high school!Let´s see how college is incredibly better than high school!

9. College is Better than High School Hours of Classes Per Week: High School: 30 College: 12-16

10. College is Better than High School First Class Starts At: High School: 7:45 am College: You make your own schedule!

11. College is Better than High School Number of Class Per Week: High School: 7 College: 3-5

12. College is Better than High School Rules in Class: High School: No eating, drinking, gum, electronics, coats, or hats College: Generally allowed to eat, drink, chew gum, bring electronics (although not use them), and wear a coat or hat

13. College is Better than High School Hours of Homework Per Week: High School: 7-14 College: 20-30

14. College is Better than High School Number of Organizations/Clubs That Students Can Join: High School: 5-15 College: Hundreds!

15. College is Better than High School Number of Parties Per Weekend: High School: 3-5 College: Dozens

16. College is Better than High School Responsibilities/Staying on Track: High School: Most classes are picked for you; security guards and teachers make sure you are in class; teachers meet with and call your parents College: You choose your classes; you make appointments with your advisor; you choose to come to class on time; grades are usually not sent to your parents

17. College is Better than High School The Bottom Line: Going to college means more responsibility and harder work! But… with that responsibility comes more fun, freedom, and opportunities!

18. How Do I Get to College? Wanting to Go to College is Different than Being PREPARED to GO! Why? You get accepted into college primarily based on what you do in the first three years of high school!!!

19. How Do I Get to College? Getting Into College Is More Competitive Than Ever! In order to go to a quality college, there are four areas in which a student should excel:

20. How Do I Get to College? College To Do List (page 15 of CW packet) 1.Grade Point Average (GPA) 2.ACT/SAT Score (Taken during the spring of junior year) 3.Extracurricular activities (after school jobs, community service, leadership, involvement in school clubs) 4.Coursework: 4 years of math, science, English, and history; 3 years of a foreign language; AP and honors classes whenever possible!

21. How Do I Get to College? The Bottom Line: There is NO time to waste! Waiting until junior or senior year to get serious about school is a MISTAKE!

22. How Do I Get to College? Getting Into College Is A Challenge It is difficult to do this alone! Talking to an intelligent counselor, teacher, or parent can be helpful in this process!

23. Reason #2: Communication

24. These are only a few of over 300 million Spanish speakers in the world! Countries whose official language includes Spanish are colored red.

25. In the United States alone, there are over 52 million Spanish speakers (2010)

26. Reason #3: Other Classes Spanish is a Romance language that comes from Latin. So knowing Spanish will help in classes like anatomy, or if you plan on working in the medical field. Many Spanish words are cognates, and can help you improve your vocabulary in English. This will help you to improve your scores on tests like the SAT.

27. Reason #4: Better Job and More $$$$$

28. There are great benefits to being bilingual! Give yourself job security by having a valuable skill- speaking two languages! Bilingual people are more marketable and have more career choices (and can make more money!)- as an interpreter, teacher, translator, reporter, tour guide, flight attendant, social worker… the list goes on! In the business world: Sell your product or service to over 35 million Spanish speakers in the U.S., and to over 300 million people worldwide

29. In any job, knowing Spanish can open the door to more opportunities… “I work for a public relations firm, so I pitch ideas to television stations and newspapers throughout Chicago. I wish I knew Spanish, because without it I am unable to share stories with any of the Spanish TV stations or Spanish papers in the city. I have to leave that up to my bilingual coworkers.” --Kelcy Hale, monolingual

30. Reason #5: While learning a new language, you will also learn about new cultures … Try their FOOD!

31. And learn their DANCES! Tango! Flamenco!

32. You can get started now, right here in North Carolina … Visit the National Museum of Mexican Art Eat at Latin American and Spanish restaurants Rent a Spanish or Latin American movie

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