The Path To College Part I: Inspiration & Motivation

Higher Education: Class discussion Why go to college? Why not go to college? EVERY STUDENT IS DIFFERENT SO WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE REASONS BEHIND THEIR ATTIDUDES TOWARDS HIGHER EDUCATION IN ORDER TO MOTIVATE Have the students make a list of all the reasons someone might go to college on one side, and all the reasons not to go to college on the other. Now ask the students if all the reasons listed are accurate, and whether they are good reasons to go to college or stay away from college. Through discussion, students discover that most reasons to go to college are good ones, and the reasons to stay away are typically not valid.

Benefits of Higher Education 1.) Secure job future and placement 2.) Ensure competitiveness in job field 3.) Broaden your horizons 4.) Having a job, you can live a better lifestyle 5.) Have a status of prestige 6.) Help others who are in need 7.) Self satisfaction and confidence

College Graduates are Less Likely to: Be unemployed than those with only a high school diploma Be incarcerated than those with only a high school diploma Be on welfare than those with only a high school diploma

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How Long $22,000 Will Last… $22,000 $4,500 - $5,500 (Taxes) - $3,600 (Food) $16,500 - $900 - $10,000 (Rent) - $1,000 (Entertainment) $6, 500 - $100 - $2,000 (Clothes) - $ 4,500 (Transportation) $4,500 - $4, 600 (Debt)

How Long $80,000 Will Last… $80,000 $32,500 - $25,000 (Taxes) - $5,000 (Food) $55,000 $27,500 - $20,000 (House) - $3,000 (Entertainment) $35,000 $24,500 - $2,500 (Clothes) - $7, 900 (Transportation) $32,500 + $15,600 (Savings)

What’s in it for you? Making my family proud Meeting new people Working toward an interesting career Earning more money in the future Having independence (being on your own) Becoming a role model Traveling Improving my status in the community Participating in sports and other activities Helping my community

Our experiences Reasons for attending college What we do How we pay Motivation in high school How we prepared ourselves What we do Majors Extra curricular’s Fun Goals How we pay How we get by (aid, jobs, etc.)

Life on campus Dorm life Greek life Clubs Intramural sports Recreation center Restaurants Fun!

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” Eleanor Roosevelt Follow your dreams Never settle for less than you can abe

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