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Welcome to the Bulldog Nation! Keeping it Real and Focused on Success Dr. Bill McDonald ugadeanofstudents @UGADofS

Keeping it Real: Meeting UGA Student Needs 3

Using Your Clicker v Make your selection only when prompted v No help from others v It’s completely anonymous 5

Students: What is your greatest concern about your transition to UGA? Succeeding academically A. Making new friends B. Finances C. Homesickness D. Navigating a large campus E. 6

Student Words of Wisdom Advice to Incoming Students… ugadeanofstudents @UGADofS ugastudentaffairs @UGAStudent

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Families: What is going to be your greatest challenge in this transition? Providing financial assistance A. Learning to trust in a new B. environment Providing guidance for major C. and/or career path decisions Being able to “let go” D. Being patient in the transition E. 9

Student Words of Wisdom Advice to Families… ugadeanofstudents @UGADofS ugastudentaffairs @UGAStudent

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Keeping it Real v Set realistic expectations v Expect change, so be patient and flexible v Some homesickness is natural v Ask questions and advocate for yourself v Autonomy and trust; keep the lines of communication open ugadeanofstudents @UGADofS ugastudentaffairs @UGAStudent 12

Steps to Ensure Your Bulldog Success! Develop a relationship each semester with at least one faculty member. ugadeanofstudents @UGADofS ugastudentaffairs @UGAStudent 13

Steps to Ensure Your Bulldog Success! Challenge yourself to break out of your comfort zone. ugadeanofstudents @UGADofS ugastudentaffairs @UGAStudent 14

Steps to Ensure Your Bulldog Success! Satisfy your curiosity by learning about something that intrigues you. ugadeanofstudents @UGADofS ugastudentaffairs @UGAStudent 15

Steps to Ensure Your Bulldog Success! Be aware of the basics… attend class without fail, manage time wisely, budget carefully, and learn how to use a washer and dryer. ugadeanofstudents @UGADofS ugastudentaffairs @UGAStudent 16

Of the four “steps,” which do you think will be most difficult for you? A. Developing faculty relationships B. Challenging yourself C. Satisfying your curiosity D. Being aware of the basics 17

Sponsored in part by the UGA Parents Leadership Council

Sponsored in part by the UGA Parents Leadership Council 19

Dr. Bill McDonald 706-542-7774 bmcdonal@uga.edu ugadeanofstudents @UGADofS ugastudentaffairs @UGAStudent