1. Microsoft, 2011 College Student Panel 11 th Grade: Personal/Social Opportunities & Challenges

2. Today’s Objective Today, we are going to hear the stories of students from backgrounds like yours who are currently in college. – You will have the opportunity to ask questions after each speaker shares a bit about themselves. Microsoft, 2011

3. Reminder Remember to be a polite, active listener! – Listen quietly – Look at the speakers when they are talking – Take notes – Ask appropriate questions when the time comes

4. Introductions

5. Panelists’ Stories Take 5 minutes to share the following about yourself: – The college you attend – What major you have chosen or what career you are pursuing – Your path to Postsecondary Personal/Social Challenges you’ve encountered on the path to postsecondary or in college – Personal/Social Opportunities – Best Part of College – Most Difficult Part of College – What you did in high school that helped you prepare for college – What you wish you would have done in high school to prepare

6. Student Questions Start by asking one question from your card. – Cross of the question if you ask it or someone else asks it

7. Thank You! Thank you to all of our panelists for joining us today!

8. Reflection Complete the College Student Panel Reflection Survey

9. Thank You Notes When you are done with your reflection, take a moment to write a thank you card to a panelist(s).

10. References Microsoft Office Images. (2011). Retrieved from http://office.microsoft.com/en- us/images/http://office.microsoft.com/en- us/images/ Scholastic News Kids Press Corps. (2009). How to Conduct An Interview. Retrieved from http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.js p?id=3752516