College Costs

1. College Costs

2. College Costs Note: Some of these costs are approximated and do not necessarily reflect the exact or official amounts as provided by UWG or the Financial Aid office.

3. College Benefits Retention is the first step to an even more important goal – Graduation! We are committed to working towards your graduation with you. Why should you care about graduation? Let me give you a short answer and then a longer one. The short answer to why you should care about graduation is: $1,372,000. Remember that figure. That is the expected difference in income over a professional lifetime (say, 40 years) between a high school and a college (bachelor’s degree) graduate. On the average, you stand to gain almost $1.4 million by completing a bachelor’s degree! So, if you allow yourself to get distracted and not earn your bachelor’s degree, you are essentially tearing up a check for $1,372,000 which is made out to you! You may check the validity of this figure in a very well-done study published by the Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education (ARCHE). ARCHE is a group of 20 top-class universities in the greater Atlanta area, including Emory, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, UGA (on its eastern boundary), and UWG (on its western boundary). This study is entitled “Higher Return” and you can view the results presented in 20 slides at this URL: http://www.atlantahighered.org/default.aspx?tabid=627&Report=3&xmid=255. So, the bottom line is: graduate. No matter how long and hard the road may be, graduate from college. If that means an un-cool car or un-cool clothes or un-cool musical equipment or un-cool whatever for the next four years, it doesn’t matter – you must graduate. The cool stuff will come with the $1.4 million later on. Beheruz N. Sethna, Ph.D., CCP President of the University of West Georgia

4. College Degree Benefits • Does it Guarantee or “Entitle” You to $1.4 Million? No. NO!!! • It is the Difference Between a “Job” and a “Profession” (______ vs. Nurse) • It Opens Doors and Establishes Connections (“Degree Required”) • It is the Difference Between a “Job “and a “Career “ (Rut vs. Continuous Development) • Results Vary By Individual (Harold and Kumar) • Results Vary By Field of Study (Zach and Allie Example) • It Varies by GPA and GPA Matters!!!! (Placement Center, Old Monk) • Results Vary over Career Span (Teacher Pay Example)

5. The photo was taken December 7, 1978 in Albuquerque, New Mexico before the company moved its offices to Washington. The people in the photo are (from left to right, starting at the top) Steve Wood, Bob Wallace, Jim Lane, Bob O' Rear, Bob Greenberg, Marc McDonald, Gordon Letwin, Bill Gates, Andrea Lewis, Marla Wood, and Paul Allen.

6. The Microsoft Posse Bill Gates: Still with Microsoft as it's chairman and chief software architect. His fortune is somewhere in the range of $50 billion.Paul Allen: Left Microsoft in 1983 but remains a senior strategy advisor to the company. Worth around $25 billion.Bob O'Rear: Left Microsoft in 1983. Is now a cattle rancher and is worth around $100 million.Bob Greenberg: Left Microsoft in 1981 and then helped launch those Cabbage Patch Dolls that were so popular in the 1980s. Last time anyone checked, he was worth around $20 million. Jim Lane: Left Microsoft in 1985. Now has his own software company and is worth around $20 million.Gordon Letwin: Left Microsoft in 1993 and now devotes himself to environmental causes. Is worth around $20 million.Steve and Marla Wood: They both left Microsoft in 1980 and Marla then sued the company for sex discrimination. They're worth around $15 million.Bob Wallace: Left Microsoft in 1983. Worth around $5 million.Andrea Lewis: Was Microsoft's first technical writer. Left the company in 1983. Worth around $2 million.Marc McDonald: Was Microsoft's first employee. Left the company in 1984, but recently rejoined the company when Microsoft bought Design Intelligence, the company he was working for. Has the honor of getting to wear badge number 00001. Probably worth at least $1 million. More Info: http://www.snopes.com/photos/people/microsoft.asp

7. First Year Adjustments • Away From Parents (Free at last!!!) • New Friends (Be VERY careful) • College Is More Demanding (Be prepared to work more) • Classes Are Much Farther Far Apart (Rule #1: Cardio) • More Choices Regarding Courses (Take advantage) • More Choices Regarding Instructors (Take advantage) • More Resources Are Available (Take advantage) • More Social Activities and Clubs (Take advantage) • Requires More Self Discipline (Recognize and adapt) • [CLASS DISUSSION]

8. Quick Tips for Early Success • Forget How Smart You Think You Are!!!! • Attend Every Class/Complete Every Homework • Stay Up Every Night Until Work for Day is Done • Know Your Professors/Let them Know You • Try to Develop a Genuine Interest in Every Topic • Don’t Get Behind Early • Learn the Excel Center Resources • Ask for Help When You Need It • Develop Study Buddies and Networks • Take and Transcribe Your Notes Daily • Imagine You are Learning to Teach

9. Ready Yourself for Learning He who knows not, and knows not that he knows not, is a fool. Shun him. He who knows not, and knows that he knows not, is a child. Teach him. He who knows, and knows not that he knows, is asleep. Wake him. He who knows, and knows that he knows, is a leader. Follow him. Attributed to: Omar Khayyam, 13th century Persian philosopher Videos: Rumsfeld: “Unknown Unknowns” Marvin Harvey: “The Water Story” Marvin Harvey: “Teach to Teach” Stories: 5th Grader Basketball Book “You Can Do It” – Tony Dungy “Sir Kevin of Devon” - Adelaide Holl

10. Videos and Concepts • Why are We all Here? Best of the Best • “Water Story” – Marvin Harvey • “Take What You Want From Life And Pay For It” – Dr. Henry Fields • “Teach to Teach” – Marvin Harvey (EVERYONE HERE TEACHES AT UWG) • “Unknown Unknowns” – Donald Rumsfeld

11. Elements for Success Facilitators Teachers Coaches Mentors