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What Educators are saying about Drive of Your Life and Trip to College:
Teachers/School Administration Quotes
"I can't imagine a kid not liking this. I can't imagine a principal not wanting this in their school."
— Phyllis Bussing, Director, Evansville Diocese Catholic Schools, Evansville, Vanderburgh County
“We’ve been on board with Drive of Your Life since day one. It does fit our needs quite well.”
— James Bever, Principal, Greenfield Middle School, Hancock County
“This Web site is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen. I’m now spending $700 or $800 to license software to do this, but now I can use Drive of Your Life. This will save us hundreds of dollars.”
— Bruce Baker, Guidance Counselor, Plainfield Middle School, Plainfield, Hendricks County
“I so appreciate this Web site and it has certainly helped many of our students.”
— Posi Tucker, Director of Guidance, Elkhart Career Center, Elkhart County
“The kids were really in to it. It was great to see them enjoying learning about something we needed to cover in class. The medium is right for this age group.”
— Anonymous teacher comment
“The counselors at the high school have found it very helpful because Drive of Your Life prints a summary sheet on the courses each individual student should take in high school.
— Matt Mapler, School Counselor, Speedway, Marion County
“Our computer applications teacher uses it. The students complete the information on the Web site and then make a tri-fold brochure with the information. This addresses several of the “technology standards.”
— Anonymous teacher comment\
“This activity meets many of the English standards.”
— Anonymous teacher comment
“At Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana, we were looking for a more interactive and user-friendly site or software that we could use with all of our students. We also wanted the information to be Indiana-based so it would center on the Indiana Core 40 and Academic Honors requirements. We knew that “The Drive of Your Life” was designed for middle school use. But we tried it to see how our juniors would like it. We found that the information was great and the students found that working on the site is fun. Students want to log on.”
— Amy Matherly, Counselor, Penn High School, Mishawaka, St. Joseph County
“Thank you for this great program. Our 8th graders really enjoyed it – what a fun way to learn! I’m looking forward to using it next year!”
— Patsy Bodenhafer, Rome City School Counselor, Noble County
"I am a counselor at Wilson Middle School. We use Drive of Your Life Web site with all of our 8th graders for part of our career unit. The kids love using it. It is so much fun for them. I have had our students use other inventories in the past and this one is so much better.
— Joy Salmon, Counselor, Wilson Middle School, Muncie, Delaware County
“… My students love Drive of Your Life!”
— Georgianna Watkins, Teacher, Fort Wayne Community Schools, Fort Wayne, Allen County
Drive of Your Life - Student Quotes
"I like that site a lot. It shows you how far your high school diploma will take you, how far a college degree will take you, and how much money you will make.”
— Middle-school student in Warren Township
“This was way better than doing a written test. I liked answering the assessment questions to see what jobs fit me.”
— Anonymous student comment
“I like how you can drive around and find out information about the job you want.”
— 7th Grader, Franklin County
“I liked being able to choose the different cars and actually seeing all the different jobs and how it applied to Indiana. It was closer to home and not just like a nationwide search like you’d get on the Internet.”
— Anonymous student comment
“I like how you can drive around and find out information about the job or career you want. It’s cool how you also put in the bad road signs to tell people that it’s not a good idea to get involved with it.”
— Seventh Grader, Franklin County
“My favorite part of Drive of Your Life was finding out about the courses I'll need to take and the skills I'll need to have for my career. I am interested in becoming a software designer or game designer.”
— Seventh Grader, Marion County
“My favorite part of the drive of your life Web site was where I had to make my car and then answer all the questions and I learned about some new jobs that I didn’t know about. I look forward to playing on this Web site again soon!
— 6th Grader, Bartholomew County
TRIP TO COLLEGE QUOTES
“The calculators on the site made me realize that I need to put more money aside each month. It’s a great site, keep up the good work, it is helping parents plan for their child’s future.”
— Parent of a Hendricks County elementary student
“I appreciated the explanations on the different savings plans.”
— Web site visitor’s quote
“Information about financial aid. With 5 children, I'm very concerned about the financial needs of sending my children to college.”
— Web site visitor’s quote
“This site helps you see that there is a way for you to attend college no matter what your income level.”
— Anonymous parent comment
“Information is well organized. I wish I could have seen the "College Timeline" twelve years ago!”
— Marion County parent of a high school student
“I appreciate the fact that a simple to use site has been developed here in Indiana. I like the Web links that are available to view various other important info, i.e. scholarship info, collegeboard.com etc.”
— Anonymous comment from a Web site user
“Having the most beneficial information in one place is extremely useful.”
— Anonymous parent comment
“It is an easy site to use and get information. I quickly accessed the information I needed. It worked!”
— Web site visitor’s quote
“It targets Indiana families to make the dream a reality. It removes misconceptions and other financial barriers many families face.”
— Web site visitor’s quote
“I liked the 'Search' option for finding a school that fits your desires. For someone who doesn't already know what they want, I think the site works wonderfully for them.
— Web site visitor’s quote
“I could compare every college in Indiana on one page!”
— Boone County Parent of a middle school and high school child
“The Web site was easy to navigate! I didn't have to search through all the Indiana colleges. On most sites, you do and it takes ten times longer. I also liked the outline of the college. Thanks!”
— Jasper County parent
“As parents who live paycheck to paycheck I am just glad the resource is now here. I like the time line and calculating how the small amount of savings we can do will add up. The key tips area was very helpful I would not have known when to start applying for some of the "free" money. Thank you for helping out the little guys to give our child the chance to rise above!”
— Parent from Vanderburgh County
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