FYI for STUDENTS
An Internet Hotlist on FYI FOR STUDENTS
created by Marilyn Abramowitz
Mineola High School Library
Introduction
| COLLEGE & CAREER
| USEFUL INFO
| YA READING
| HEALTH, NUTRITION, ADVICE, FASHION +
| MIND EXPANDERS
| JUST FOR FUN (Puzzles, Crafts, TeenZines, Sports & Movie Info + more)
Introduction
Check out these links, some of which are helpful, some are useful, and some are just for fun!
The Internet Resources
COLLEGE & CAREER
- How to Choose your College Major -
- 100 Best Values in Public Colleges -
- Black Enterprise's Top Colleges for African Americans -
- CAREER EXPLORATION - Hotlist of links on careers, skills, college majors, aptitude tests + more
- Choosing a College Major -
- College Graduate Salaries by Field and Major -
- College Info - from Teen Scene
- College MatchMaker - college search based on the majors & academics of the college or university you are looking for
- College Navigator - Search by programs offered, degrees offered, institution type, price, selectivity, distance from home, school size + more
- College Profiles - in-depth college profiles with information about academic programs, athletics, campus life, facilities, expenses, financial aid and much more
- College Prowler - Organize and track the schools that YOU are interested in. Get matched up with schools that fit your personality. Determine your chances at each school CP covers. Calculate your costs at any school.
- College Scholarships, Colleges, and Online Degrees -
- College.gov - A great education can help you achieve your dreams. You can do it, and here's how:
- CollegeView - Search for colleges that meet your requirements: costs, majors, services, computing resources, types of residence, city size, etc.
- Community College Week's Top 100 - provides data on associate's-degree-granting two year programs
- Disability Friendly Colleges -
- FAFSA/Federal Student Aid - Apply for Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, Perkins Loans, and work-study, among other programs.
- FastWeb - Use their college directory, read articles about preparing for college, or register for free for customized scholarship information.
- FinAid - The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
- Get Recruited School and College Search - not just for college-bound students; it's for people interested in all kinds of post high school education, both academic and career-focused
- Guide to College Majors -
- Historically Black Colleges & Universities -
- Most Lucrative Schools & Majors -
- My Future - resume builder, job interview tips, getting money for college and more
- Online Education Databases' College Rankings -
- Peterson's Guide to Colleges & Universities -
- Scholarship Help -
- Student Aid on the Web - Comprehensive information about grants, loans, and work-study programs - from the US Dept of Education
- StudentsReview - provides 'answers to the questions college students wish they had known to ask'
- The Athlete's Advisor - provides student athletes with educational resources, recruiting information, college admissions and financial aid information
- Top 25 Colleges for Latinos -
- US News & World Report College & Career Center - College rankings, financial aid, college life, worksheets to calculate costs, career info, and more.
- What Will They Learn? - It's designed to help you decide whether the colleges you're considering prepare their graduates to succeed after graduation.
USEFUL INFO
- American Sign Language Dictionary -
- Be a Better Hitter - provides solid online instruction, including video footage, in fundamentals, bat speed, hitting approach, and a coaches' forum.
- Drivers Ed Online -
- Guide to Grammar & Writing -
- How Stuff Works -
- Jr. NBA - Jr. WNBA: Player's Guide - tips on how to become a better basketball player and a better teammate: lots of information about practicing, sportsmanship, teamwork, and dealing with parents and coaches
- Juvenile Law Center -
- National Association of Youth Courts -
- National Center for Juvenile Justice -
- Official Judo Information Site - explains what Judo is, its history and techniques, and Judo competition
- Phone Spell - This site allows someone to type in a 6 to 10 digit phone number and see what words the digits spell.
- Play Sports TV - offers information on youth sports including 'detailed video tips, drills, instructional guides, feature articles, interactive training and analysis tools.' Features information on: baseball, basketball, lacrosse, football, gymnastics, hockey, skateboarding, soccer, softball and tennis
- Quoteland - abundance of quotations by topic and other
- REFERENCE Links - includes dictionaries, hoax sites, homework help and much more
- Song Lyrics on Yahoo! -
- TEEN ISSUES - Part 1 - topics include gangs & youth crime; risky behavior (incl. self-mutilation)& self-image; stress, abusive relationships, cliques & alienation; steroid use, sleep deprivation; and other teen issues
- TEEN ISSUES - Part 2 - topics include eating disorders, depression, suicide; personality & behavior disorders; bullying; cults; substance abuse + more
- Teenspace - from Internet Public Library
- Who? - find famous people fast
- Youth and Crime - Info, agencies, organizations + more
YA READING
HEALTH, NUTRITION, ADVICE, FASHION +
- Adolescent Health -
- Bodies in Motion... Minds at Rest - improve your health, both physically and mentally
- Body Image - Articles from the Eating Disorders Referral and Information Center.
- Cool Nurse - Sexuality, stress, exercise, nutrition, and more...
- Dream Doctor - TeenZone - Use the Dream Doctor's automated dream system to unlock the secret meaning of your dreams.
- Dying To Be Thin - Website companion to a PBS TV show about anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders (you can watch the program at this site).
- E-Health 4 Teens -
- Focus Adolescent Services - Information, Resources, Support
- Hip-Hop Style: What is Cool? -
- Learn2 Apply Eyeliner -
- LiveWire Teen Forums - Advice by and for teens.
- Romance 101 - How do you know if you're really in love? Read the stories and advice from those who have been there and done that! In addition to quizzes and games, this site has candid, hearfelt and caring information about romance and falling in love.
- Student Counseling & Resource Service -
- Style Studio -
- Talking About Health - Other kids have handled the troubles you face. Read their stories here, kid to kid. Get the truth about their worries - and how they’ve sorted things out.
- Teen-Link - quick access to variety of resources, both academic and practical, addressing teen issues
- Teens Health -
- Trends in Teen Nutrition -
- Vegetarianism in a Nutshell -
MIND EXPANDERS
JUST FOR FUN (Puzzles, Crafts, TeenZines, Sports & Movie Info + more)
- ARTISTdirect - The ARTISTdirect Network is designed to provide multi-media music entertainment, news & information, create music communities to facilitate interaction between artists and fans, and provide exclusive music & merchandise direct from the artists themselves.
- ArtisanCam Kidzone - fun, easy to use interactive tools that simulate a variety of artistic endeavors including scultping, card making, screen printing, mixing colors, and more
- Baseball Cards: 1887-1914 - The Library of Congress presents 2,100 baseball cards from the game's earliest period. The cards show figures such as Ty Cobb stealing third base and Cy Young posing formally.
- CNN/Sports Illustrated - Get the latest news and scores on sports. Read online articles from Sports Illustrated magazine. Play fantasy football or basketball.
- Chinese Astrology -
- Crafts for Teens -
- Crafty Teen -
- Crazy Libs - Read brief stories with your words strategically inserted to produce whacky results.
- ESPN - all sorts of current sports information, including news, standings, box scores, injury reports, statistics, and game recaps
- FIFA - Federation Internationale de Football Association - get the latest news and events from soccer's governing body
- GURL - This webzine for teen girls features interactive content, stories, games and chat rooms 'produced with an independent editorial voice'
- Get Crafty -
- Girls Like Stuff: Teen Horoscopes -
- Horoscopes for Girls -
- Jewelry Projects - step-by-step directions
- Major League Soccer -
- Name That Candybar - At this site, you'll be shown pictures of the insides of various candy bars. It's up to you to identify them.
- Puzzle Depot - entertain your brain
- Solve Puzzles - a collection of flash based puzzles
- Sports Almanac - from InfoPlease
- Talking Baseball - Step up to the plate and find out how much you know about baseball terms and expressions. There is a series of ten interactive questions that test your knowledge on baseball talk.
- Teen Horoscopes -
- Teen Ink - Magazine, blogs, book series and website written entirely by teens.
- Teen Love Horoscopes -
- Teen Movie Critic -
- Teen Scene - College info, music info, games, links, etc.
- The All Music Guide - Find ratings and reviews of music artists and their albums. You can also find brief biographies of various artists and descriptions of different styles of music.
- The Bad Fads Museum - Browse through the fun and fascinating fashion, collectible, activity and event fads of the last 100 years.
- The Dugout - Baseball games & quizzes
- The Love Calculator - type in two names and you'll get back a percentage that represents the couple's compatibility, plus a few comments
- The Rap Dictionary -
- The Young Stars Links Page - Your place to find sites for the hottest teen stars
- U.S Soccer Federation -
- Welcome to Cyberteens! -
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Content by Marilyn Abramowitz, mabramowitz@mineola.k12.ny.us
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Last revised Fri Nov 20 10:14:02 US/Pacific 2009
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