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How could you get from Welch, WV to college?
Your parents can no longer afford to house and feed you. You have to move out! Surviving is difficult enough, but you need to MOVE TO COLLEGE to improve your economic status and begin working in a better career. How do you do that?
You have a high school diploma from Mount View High School and a cheap car (paid for) with auto insurance that costs $130 each month. You take your clothes, shoes, and personal items that can fit inside your vehicle. You have $2,500 in your savings. Beyond that, you're on your own. Your mission is this: Don't sink; learn how to swim!
Decide if you want a roommate from this class. You each will need to complete your own budgets.
Draw one of the Universities and job opportunities available.*
Determine travel costs.
Research:
Find a place to live near your new school and job. This must be a recently listed apartment or house.
Conduct research regarding monthly bills such as heat/electricity, phone, gas, and food in that location.
Complete record of monthly budget on the Project Worksheet handout.
Research the expense of attending this college (be sure to include costs of housing, and books)
Write a Research Narrative Paper to UPenn University:
Describe this process: how did you react initially to having to figure all of this out? What did you learn as you conducted your research? What are your takeaways from this experience?
How much money would you need to make the move to college?
How does attending college and living in this location compare to your assumptions about the costs of living in your own community?
Do you need to work while attending college? Will you be working full or part-time? Will you keep your current job or find a new job? What would be your monthly income?
How much money would you need from scholarships? Do you think you would be awarded enough based on your HS education and performance?
Will you go to school full or part-time? How does that impact your scholarship?