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- Dr. Bill McDonald
Welcome to the Bulldog Nation!
Keeping it Real and Focused on Success
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Welcome to the Bulldog Nation! Keeping it Real and Focused on - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Welcome to the Bulldog Nation! Keeping it Real and Focused on - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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
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Keeping it Real: Meeting UGA Student Needs
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Using Your Clicker
vMake your selection only when prompted vNo help from others vIt’s completely anonymous
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Students: What is your greatest concern about your transition to UGA?
A.
Succeeding academically
B.
Making new friends
C.
Finances
D.
Homesickness
E.
Navigating a large campus
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Student Words of Wisdom
Advice to Incoming Students…
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Families: What is going to be your greatest challenge in this transition?
A.
Providing financial assistance
B.
Learning to trust in a new environment
C.
Providing guidance for major and/or career path decisions
D.
Being able to “let go”
E.
Being patient in the transition
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Student Words of Wisdom
Advice to Families…
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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
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Steps to Ensure Your Bulldog Success!
Develop a relationship each semester with at least one faculty member.
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Steps to Ensure Your Bulldog Success!
Challenge yourself to break out of your comfort zone.
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Steps to Ensure Your Bulldog Success!
Satisfy your curiosity by learning about something that intrigues you.
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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.
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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
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Sponsored in part by the UGA Parents Leadership Council
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Sponsored in part by the UGA Parents Leadership Council
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- Dr. Bill McDonald
706-542-7774 bmcdonal@uga.edu
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