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Whether you are getting your degree, looking to finish your degree, or considering graduate school, it’s likely you have questions. That’s why we are holding a series of Coffee Talks: College Degree Q & As <\/strong>so you can learn more about how to start, finish, or continue your education.<\/p>\n WSU-R will hold five Coffee Talks: College Degree Q & As <\/strong>sessions starting Oct. 11. Admissions Advisor, Sammie Eckerson will be hanging out at one of the local coffee shops listed below, providing information and advice, and answering your questions.<\/p>\n She will also be handing out $5 gift cards while they last, for a free coffee drink.<\/p>\n Anyone who has thought about:<\/p>\n No matter where you are in the process; \u201ca fleeting thought that has run through my mind\u201d to, \u201ccome hell or high water I’m going to finish my degree!\u201d\u00a0 Or even if you’re simply gathering information for someone else, you will find these Coffee Talks valuable.<\/p>\n These are drop-in events. We understand your schedules are busy which is why finishing your degree in today’s world must also be flexible.<\/p>\n Rochester is a great place to continue your education, and Sammie will share some of this data and information with you.<\/p>\n For instance, did you know that a tremendous opportunity exists in Rochester and Southeast Minnesota for those who pursue an education in Social Work – one of the many majors offered right here in Rochester. Social Work is actually quite lucrative, especially in Minnesota. The medium Social Worker salary in Minnesota is $64,300. That\u2019s $14,830 more than the national average according to the US Department of Labor<\/a>.<\/p>\n Approximately 35% of people in the US now have a four-year degree according to Statista.com<\/a>. Getting or finishing your degree is a worthwhile investment\u00a0if you wish to increase your ability to earn money throughout your lifetime and advance in your career.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a lot of confusing chatter on social media about the value of a college degree, however, research shows that college graduates, on average, earned 56% more than high school grads, according to data compiled by the Economic Policy Institute, and the gap is accelerating.<\/p>\n Transferring to a new college can seem messy and confusing, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. People like Sammie have the knowledge and the ability to guide you.<\/p>\n Consider stopping by one of our informational Coffee Talk<\/strong> sessions. Who knows it may change your life!<\/p>\n These sessions are informal and conversational – bring a friend!<\/p>\n Queen City Coffee<\/strong> Fiddlehead Coffee Co.<\/strong> Caf\u00e9 Steam<\/strong> Fiddlehead Coffee Co.<\/strong> Dunn Brothers<\/strong> Can’t make it? 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Flexible Drop-In Events<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nCoffee Talks: College Degree Q & A Sessions<\/h2>\n
\nOctober 11, 7:30A \u2013 5P
\n121 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906<\/p>\n
\nOctober 14 , 7A \u2013 5P
\n412 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904<\/p>\n
\nJanuary 28, 2020, 7A \u2013 5P
\n315 S Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904<\/p>\n
\nFebruary 26, 2020, 7A \u2013 5P
\n412 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904<\/p>\n
\nMarch 30 , 2020, 7A \u2013 5P
\n120 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901<\/p>\n
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