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The magazine of the National FFA Organization

JULIE WOODARD KIM NEWSOM JOYCE CARUTHERS JESSY YANCEY ANDREA BLOOM, CAROL COWAN, CHRIS HAYHURST, JESSICA MOZO KEITH HARRIS BRIAN McCORD JEFF ADKINS, TODD BENNETT, ANTONY BOSHIER, IAN CURCIO, JESSE KNISH ANNE WHITLOW NATASHA LORENS CHRISTINA CARDEN HAZEL RISNER TADARA SMITH MELISSA HOOVER, JILL WYATT LAURA GALLAGHER, VIKKI WILLIAMS ERICA HINES, AMY NELSON, CANDICE SWEET MARCIA BANASIK, SARAH MILLER, PATRICIA MOISAN, RAVEN PETTY GARY SMITH SHAWN DANIEL ANDY HARTLEY, YAMEL RUIZ RYAN DUNLAP, CARL SCHULZ CORY MITCHELL KRISTY MEYER, AMBER STRIEGEL RAY LANGEN CARLA H. THURMAN CASEY E. HESTER MARK FORESTER TEREE CARUTHERS JEFFREY S. OTTO BETH MURPHY

Editorial Director Editor Copy Editor Editorial Assistant Contributing Writers Creative Director Senior Photographer Staff Photographers Photography Assistant Production Director Assistant Production Director Pre-Press Coordinator Senior Production Project Manager Production Project Managers Senior Graphic Designers Graphic Designers Ad Traffic

Distribution Director Web Design Director Web Project Managers Web Designers Color Imaging Technician FFA Communications Executive Vice President Sr. V.P./Sales Sr. V.P./Operations V.P./Visual Content V.P./Editorial Director Photography Director Advertising Sales Manager, Custom Division JOHN LACEY Integrated Media Manager PATTI CORNELIUS Custom Sales Support RACHEL MATHEIS Sales/Marketing Coordinator For advertising information, contact John Lacey, (800) 333-8842, ext. 281, or e-mail jlacey@jnlcom.com.

National FFA Officers ZACH KINNE, MO BECKY SULLIVAN, KS TYLER TENBARGE, IN MORGAN PARKER, CO BRADY REVELS, FL KARI BOETTCHER, OR

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President Secretary Eastern Region Vice President Central Region Vice President Southern Region Vice President Western Region Vice President

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National FFA Staff LARRY CASE National Advisor, Chief Executive Officer STEVE BROWN Executive Secretary DOUG LOUDENSLAGER Chief Operating Officer MARION FLETCHER National Treasurer MARK CAVELL, DALE CRABTREE, Division Directors TOM KAPOSTASY, JANET MALONEY, DENNIS SARGENT, KENT SCHESCKE, VICKI SETTLE, LEE ANNE SHILLER, TONY SMALL, BILL STAGG, WILL WAIDELICH National FFA Board of Directors – Members LARRY CASE Chair, USDE, VA STEVE BROWN Secretary, USDE, VA MARION FLETCHER Treasurer, State Supervisor, AR ROBERT B. CALVIN Agriculture Teacher/USDE, MO WILBUR CHANCELLOR State Supervisor, MS THOMAS DORMODY Teacher Educator/USDE, NM DENNIS FISCUS State Supervisor, AZ IKE KERSHAW State Supervisor, OH BRUCE LAZARUS FFA Executive Secretary/USDE, AR JOEL LARSEN State Supervisor, MN JOHN RAKESTRAW Business Representative/USDE, CO Subscription Information: FFA New Horizons (ISSN 1069-806X) is published Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct. and Dec. by the National FFA Organization, 6060 FFA Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960. Publisher assumes no responsibility for return of unsolicited manuscripts, art or any other unsolicited materials. For subscription information contact: FFA New Horizons Subscription Services, (317) 802-4235 or e-mail newhorizons@ffa.org. Periodical postage rate is paid at Indianapolis, Ind., and additional mail offices.

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Deep-Rooted Interest Utah FFA member Brittney Selman hand-pollinates hybrid irises.

Take It to a New Level Extend your FFA involvement beyond high school by joining Collegiate FFA.

Scrapbook Read news, jokes and more.

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National Officer Q & A

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Healthy Lifestyles

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Your Money

Win a Chevy T-shirt.

Meet Vice President Tyler Tenbarge.

Stress less about life after high school.

Start now to develop good money habits.

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On the Cover Brittney Selman, Garland, Utah Photo By Brian McCord

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percent of the milk produced by U.S. dairy farmers is used to make ice cream.

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Gouda Idea!

The Fauquier FFA chapter in Warrenton, Va., has found a unique way to blend fundraising with hands-on agricultural education. The members make and sell cheese! They annually visit the Oak Spring Dairy in nearby Upperville, where they turn fresh milk into Gouda cheese.

Members play a part in the entire process, from milking the cows to cutting and packaging the cheese with a special FFA label.

“It’s a great experience for students to learn how cheese is made, then actually make and market the cheese,” says co-advisor George Fiddler. The chapter sells 150 pounds of cheese each year.

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Just Joking What happened to the female cat that swallowed a ball of yarn?

She had mittens.

Dan Andrews, Wauneta, Neb. Why didn’t the dog want to go near the campfire?

He didn’t want to turn into a hotdog.

Jacob Jeannotte, Rolla, N.D. What kind of jokes do farmers tell?

Corny ones.

Anna and Alice Beckman, Ashville, Ohio

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The FFA members of the chapter in California started a new school tradition last November. The students, all Greenhand FFA members, held the school’s first plant sale, marketing their products to members of the community. The students say they are proud to help contribute beauty to the local landscape and plan to host the sale as an annual event.

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Inspired by FFA To Elizabeth McKenzie, a member of West Virginia’s Hampshire County FFA Chapter, FFA means a lot. She recently wrote a poem about her FFA experience and shared it with her college English class.

She wrote, “FFA members are more than they seem, but to be one, more than a few know what it means. It’s being a leader, always doing your best, working as a team, right along with the rest.”

She concludes her poem with, “It’s being prepared for whatever may come your way. It’s understanding what it means to be in FFA.” Read Elizabeth’s full-length poem at ffanewhorizons.org.

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Former Fort Gibson High School student Mallory Cooper went a long way from her Oklahoma home for her first teaching job – all the way to Mentasta Lake, Alaska, population 114. There she teaches 11 of the remote Ahtna village’s 17 schoolchildren.

Although they live five hours from the nearest Wal-Mart, Cooper’s students have learned about FFA and more from their pen pals in Fort Gibson’s 2007-2008 senior class.

The students (including several FFA members) exchanged letters with the children during the year and sent homemade cards on holidays.

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New Level Extend your FFA involvement beyond high school by joining Collegiate FFA

Story by Andrea Bloom

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or most FFA members, August means returning to the high school hallways and gearing up for another exciting year of FFA activities.

But for some it means heading off to college for the first time. Why should your FFA involvement end with the toss of a graduation cap? With all of the opportunities Collegiate FFA offers, you can continue to lead and serve agriculture for the next four years – and have a lot of fun along the way.

Jeff Papke, team leader of Collegiate FFA programs, says the main goal of Collegiate FFA is to “provide additional leadership and career opportunities to members who are pursuing agricultural careers.”

Collegiate events during the national FFA convention include a Collegiate Game Night, where members from different states can mingle with each other.

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MAKING CAREER CONTACTS “In today’s agricultural industry, there is a need for quality employees,” Papke says.

As a result, companies put greater emphasis on recruiting new employees who possess more than just technical skills. According to Papke, employers are looking for “soft skills,” like team leadership, communication, work ethic and public speaking ability.

Papke also explains that company leaders value a student’s supervised agricultural experience (SAE) because it proves that the individual has business experience and has learned to make smart decisions.

Matthew Meyer, a recent agriculture graduate of

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The Collegiate Career Expo, held during the national FFA convention, allows Collegiate FFA members to learn about agricultural companies, discover internships and consider future jobs.

Western Illinois University, made significant professional contacts through his Collegiate FFA experience.

“The biggest opportunity is the business contacts you can make,” Meyer says, adding that one of the best ways to make those contacts is to attend the Collegiate Career Expo at the annual national FFA convention.

During the event, students can meet with representatives from many of the nation’s leading agricultural companies, share their résumés, learn more about the companies’ values and explore internships or full-time careers.

STAYING CONNECTED WITH FFA Collegiate FFA is certainly a great way to develop career skills and look for employers. However, it’s not all about briefcases and business cards. Collegiate FFA also provides many opportunities to stay connected with FFA on local, state and national levels.

Dr. Greg Thompson, an Oregon State

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University (OSU) agricultural education professor, has served as a Collegiate FFA advisor for the past 13 years.

“Collegiate FFA is a huge organization at OSU and a very active club,” Thompson says.

Each year, members of the OSU Collegiate FFA chapter organize and host the state career development events for high school competitors. Through this event, collegiate students learn to budget big events, collaborate with faculty and develop partnerships with other campus leaders.

Papke says that Collegiate FFA differs from other student organizations because those clubs are often offered only to a specific group of students. Collegiate FFA, on the other hand, is open to all students.

“All you have to be is someone who is studying agriculture,” Papke says.

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in school, FFA competitions, or in business. It’s the confidence of a winner, someone who’s learned what it takes, through years of practice, to achieve almost anything.

“I want to be a motivational speaker,” says Brittney, the 2008 valedictorian of Bear River High School in Garland, Utah, and newly

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f you want to know who, exactly, Brittney Selman is, you first have to know this: There’s a secret to that smile – the one you can’t miss when she’s delivering a speech, leading a meeting or working in the fields – and it’s all about confidence. It’s the confidence that comes with success, whether it’s

Brittney selman shears one of the rams she leases to sheep producers in the area. Left: All five Selman siblings – from left, Alashandra, Justin, Brittney, Morgan and Tanya – have worn the Bear River FFA jacket. As a result, their parents haven’t missed a state FFA convention in more than 10 years.

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elected state FFA secretary. “I’d like to be the kind of person who always comes to state convention and speaks at conferences. I love watching those guys. I’ve always listened, and it always makes me want to go and do better things, and be a better person, and I think it would be cool to try and do that for other people.”

Seem like a stretch? In Brittney’s case, definitely not.

“She’s so enthusiastic and interested in promoting FFA,” says Wes Burrell, Brittney’s advisor. “And she’s a great leader. She leads by example and never just tells people to do things. She’s very proactive, always taking the initiative to get things done.”

She’s also a great competitor. In 2007, Brittney won state in prepared public speaking. She also took high individual on a state champion farm business management team. This fall she’s headed to Utah State University, where she’ll major in agricultural communications and journalism.

Look for Brittney outside of school, and chances are you’ll find her at Zebra Gardens, a local company that cultivates hybrid irises with splashy, streaking colors. The unique flowers are given animal names – anything from “Chocolate Moose” to “Hippoz Tutu” – and are sold as bulbs. Brittney, who’s worked at Zebra Gardens since the age of 11, is the company’s field manager. She helps with the hybridizing through careful beelike hand pollinating. She also leads tours and supervises other workers.

“I make sure they stay on task

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and that what they’re doing is correct,” Brittney explains. “If the irises aren’t planted right, or things aren’t done right, they won’t grow.”

Over the years she has found time for experimentation and has even started an iris garden of her own at home. Last October, she won a national FFA floriculture proficiency award for her work.

“I never thought of myself as competitive,” Brittney says. “When I started public speaking as a freshman, I was scared to death.

I didn’t think I’d ever want to do it again. But my parents have always taught me, and FFA has always taught me, keep going and try again.”

That might explain Brittney’s success in yet another venture: sheep breeding.

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“I have three rams and I rent them out to herd owners around Utah and Idaho,” explains Brittney.

“They’re for producing show sheep.”

Brittney says her sheep breeding business is part of a growing niche market, and she hopes to add more rams to her flock.

With a father who grew up on a sheep ranch and four older siblings as former FFA members, Brittney has agriculture in her blood.

“They showed me what it was all about,” she says. “I tagged along everywhere they went.”

Now, she says, her parents and siblings are her strongest supporters.

“They’ve all been there whenever I’ve competed, and they’re always there whenever I need help.

I want to make them all proud.”

Brittney says hybridizing irises requires patience, attention to detail and record-keeping skills.

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Members in action

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Send to: FFA New Horizons P.O. Box 68960, Indianapolis, IN 46268 Or e-mail to newhorizons@ffa.org

PA Suzannah Mellinger Chapter: Eastern York FFA

Suzannah, a college senior, earned her state FFA degree, participated in and coached parliamentary procedure, and was a member of the 2006 National FFA Chorus. Suzannah served as the 2007-08 state FFA reporter and currently attends Tennessee Technological University with a major in agricultural education.

She plans to become an agriculture instructor.

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Chase Kyles

Chapter: National Trail FFA

Chapter: East Rowan FFA

A college sophomore, Doug has participated in a multitude of FFA activities, including the livestock evaluation career development event (CDE), parliamentary procedure, and the chapter fruit sale.

Doug ranked 39th individual in the national land and range judging contest. He currently attends Wilmington College with a major in agricultural business.

As a college sophomore, Chase believes he gained many career skills through FFA. Chase participated in many CDEs, earned his chapter FFA degree and served as a chapter officer for three years. In addition, Chase was a three-sport athlete and took part in the school musical. He is currently attending Catawba College with a major in music business.

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Chapter: Sand Rock FFA

Chapter: Henderson FFA

This college sophomore has an impressive résumé of FFA achievements. Jordan was a state agricultural communications proficiency winner and served as the 2005-06 Alabama state FFA president. Jordan attends Auburn University, where he majors in chemical engineering and chemistry, and may pursue a research career in alternative fuels.

This college freshman used her FFA experiences to improve her career skills in the livestock industry. Cheyenne participated in the livestock evaluation CDE and exhibited her registered MaineAnjou cattle at local and national shows. She also twice served as chapter president. Cheyenne’s goal is to attain more acres and cattle to further develop her cattle operation.

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Chapter: Sandy Creek FFA

Micaela, a college freshman, says her FFA advisor was a very positive influence during her FFA career. Micaela received her chapter’s most active member award for three years and served as chapter president. She now attends the University of NebraskaLincoln, majors in agricultural leadership and hopes to work as a county extension agent.

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A college freshman, John has already gained a broad perspective of the agriculture industry through his FFA involvement. John raised turkeys and chickens through his supervised agricultural experience program and participated in the livestock evaluation and agronomy CDEs. John is currently attending the Curtis School of Technical Agriculture.

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meeting others from across the state and nation. Plus, who can beat spending a week in Oklahoma for the national contest?

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Why do you think it’s important that FFA members “test out” different CDEs?

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My advisor, Mr. Ritter, motivated me to try public speaking as a freshman. I thought there was no way I could speak in public – even if it was only to a few judges.

After trying that CDE, I realized I enjoyed writing speeches and presenting them. I would have never known that about myself without giving it a chance.

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In this issue, we focus on college, and even more specifically, Collegiate FFA. Why do you think students should get involved with this program?

FYI TYLER’S FAVORITES This Indiana native wanted to be an artist when he grew up, and strangely enough, his favorite smell is a dairy farm! Read on for more of Tyler’s favorites.

Color: Green Vacation spot: Washington, D.C.

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National Eastern Region Vice President Coming from a big family (he has six siblings) in a small town (population 1,537), Tyler Tenbarge has plenty of experiences to share. And as your National FFA Eastern Region Vice President, Tyler is telling these stories to FFA members and supporters across the country.

Dessert: Apple pie Food: Dill pickles Sport: Soccer Animal: Holstein cow

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You’ve competed (and placed in) 12 career development events – that’s

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Of all the CDEs I have competed in, soil judging was my favorite. My advisor, fellow members and I had a blast traveling to competitions, working hard, and

The focus of FFA is to develop students.

In middle and high school, we get to experience leadership, growth and success. We don’t have to leave that behind when we move into college. Collegiate FFA provides more opportunities for us to meet others, learn and have a great time in FFA.

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We’re getting closer to the national FFA convention; any secrets you can share?

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The 81st National FFA Convention is just around the corner! With our theme, “Step Up, Stand Out,” my teammates and I are excited to see you again in Indianapolis! We have been working closely with National FFA staff to get some awesome speakers, entertainers and maybe a few new effects. As far as secrets go, you’ll have to attend to find out what’s in store!

ffanewhorizons.org Visit In This Issue to learn more about Tyler’s year of service to National FFA.

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Take a Deep

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whether you’re willing to invest that much time and money. Also consider what type of work environment would suit you best.

“Some professions require six or more years of education beyond high school,” Hansen says. “Do you want to work in an office, or do you want to be on the road or in the field?

Do you want a job that’s the same each day or one that changes?”

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he closer you get to high school graduation, the more you’re faced with the inevitable question: What are you going to do with your life?

Some students know exactly what career path they’ll take even before their senior year, whether it’s enrolling in a four-year college, enlisting in the military or taking

classes at a technical school. Others don’t decide until they already have a couple years of college or work experience under their belt.

If you’re stressing about what you’ll do after graduation, relax.

There’s no right or wrong time to choose a career, and even though you may feel pressured to, you don’t have to decide before you graduate.

“I think for many students, it’s best to wait until college – after a variety of courses – to seriously

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TEST YOURSELF. By taking self-

assessment tests, you may discover some exciting career fields you didn’t even know existed. By asking you about your traits, preferences and interests, they give you a better idea of your attitudes as they relate to different careers. You can find self-assessment tests online or in your high school guidance office.

choose a major,” says Dr. Randall Hansen, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Choosing a College

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AVOID INFLUENCES. “I see too many

Major. “That said, I think it’s great to

students in majors because they

begin the process in high school.”

thought they had to major in that

To help ignite your thinking process, Hansen offers these tips:

subject to make a parent or friend happy,” Hansen says. “But students, it’s your lives, and you are going to work 40 to 50 years after college, so

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GO WITH YOUR GUT. Consider what you’re

you need to choose something you will enjoy.”

naturally good at doing. It might be working with your hands, helping others or using your creativity – whatever ignites the passion in you.

“I strongly believe if you follow your passion, the money will come,” Hansen says.

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DON’T RUSH. You’re going to be

working for decades, so choosing a line of work isn’t something that you can or should do overnight.

“Don’t worry if you have no clue now,” Hansen says. “Just keep

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LOOK AT THE LOGISTICS. Think about how much

education a career will require and

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striving to discover yourself while researching careers of interest.”

– Jessica Mozo

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Being Responsible

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s you near the end of your high school career, you’ll probably start preparing for college by visiting campuses, paying close attention to your grade-point average and shopping for all the things that will make your dorm room feel like home. While you’re at it, it’s a great idea to start getting your finances in order, too.

The earlier you start being financially responsible, the better chance you’ll have for a future that’s free from financial worries.

If you’re not in the habit of budgeting your money, that’s a good

and logical place to start.

“Start making a habit of doing a budget now. A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went,” says Dave Ramsey, radio talk show host and best-selling author of The Total Money Makeover. “You don’t have to start with the perfect month. Start where you are. Write down what you will have this month in income and expenses. Spend all your income on paper before the month begins. Do it all on purpose, on paper. Then you’ll have a game plan.”

Here are some other things you can do to put yourself on the right financial track: APPLY FOR GRANTS. Try to avoid student loans and credit cards.

“The average college graduate in 2002 graduated with over $17,000 in student loans,” Ramsey says.

“Add another $6,000 in credit card debt for the average student, and the typical graduate walks across the platform with $23,000 in debt before they get their first job. That’s a terrible way to begin a career.”

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CHOOSE A GOOD BANK. Watch out for hidden ATM and monthly fees, and be sure to choose a bank that offers free checking with no minimum balance.

It’s also a good idea to choose a bank that’s accessible anywhere, especially if you’re going to college away from home.

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WORK ON CAMPUS. “If you need to, attend an affordable local college first to get your first couple years of required classes over with,” Ramsey suggests. “Then transfer to the school of your dreams.”

Many schools even offer workstudy programs that allow you to work on campus to help offset the cost of your tuition.

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WATCH CREDIT CARDS. Companies often visit college campuses and bribe cashstrapped students to sign up with free T-shirts and Frisbees. But what you get with those freebies are skyhigh interest rates that can cause you to pay nearly twice as much for purchases made on credit cards unless you pay your balance in full every month.

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GET REAL. Understand that you can’t have everything you want.

Make wise choices about how to spend your money, and know there are consequences for poor spending habits. If you buy that CD or new outfit today, you might not have the cash to go to the movies with friends tonight.

– Jessica Mozo

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