Alma College Top Questions

study harder and dont slack, get things done before they are due so you have time to check your work over and make sure its the best that it can be, and just have fun with whatever you choose to do

Don't pick a school based on a relationship with the person you are dating at the time. Choose where you want to go, and let them figure school out independently

Well, knowing me as I am now, I'd advise the high school version of myself to be ready for all the change possible. I've learned the many simple lessons that come along with any move away from home and I've realized that independence is somewhat overrated. I'd advise "young Mike" to always question authority and take advantage of every opportunity to gain experience in preparation for the future. Also, the usual and clich? advice: simply be you.

I would tell myself to apply to more scholarships and grants to pay off Alma tuition of 34,000 a year.

I thought this was just a survey. Thanks for wasting my time. It's 2:07 am. I have class in the morning. I just got into a huge fight with someone I truly love and I thought I would give back to the world an fill out a bloody survey. I know how hard it is to collect data, so I thought I would be one of the kindhearted. Now you want an essay so I can get in a drawing for money? How about you put my name in and we forget the whole essay bullshit. I don't have time. But good luck with your project anyway.

Don't be so afraid. The people there do not want to hurt you on sight. If anything, it is the exact opposite. Everyone that you are going to meet wants to help you reach every single goal you have ever wanted to set for yourself. So be kind to them. And be kind to yourself. Also, it is not a bad idea to make yourself to do lists. And take the classes that you want. You'll have plenty of time to take care of all the other required classes. Participate. Locking yourself in your room is probably the worst thing you can do to yourself. There are so many things you can do, so do them. Everything is worth trying at least once.

I would tell myself to be prepared to study a lot, and take classes seriously and attend all classes.

High school is a breeze compared to college. You need to prepare yourself for a lot of hard work. And even if not studying got you A's in high school, that is not the case in college. You need to take time and do all the required reading and homework for classes so that you can succeed! But at the same time keep in mind that you need to be having fun. So, every now and then treat yourself to something fun with your friends. Don't get caught up in all work and no play. Everybody deserves some reward. Most of all, don't give up on yourself, just keep trying and everything will work out in the end.

Always visit the school before attending and not just on visiting days.

"Go with what you're heart tells you." A saying that we are all familiar with. And although it may sound trite I found it to be true. Don't choose a school because it is number 3 in the nation but choose one where you feel like you could fit in, a place that is reminiscent of home. Explore even the smallest of schools, and don't feel forced to stay in one place. If somewhere is not the place for you then remind yourself that there is always another. Never give up. Also, be prepared to work hard and stay involved. It is the best way to make friends and keep your grades up.

Go visit the campus, maybe even attend a class or two. It's really important to get a feel for the campus environment, the professors, and how the system operates as a whole. Talk to a few different students and ask their opinions of that school; see how many students around the campus are wearing the school paraphernalia. Talk with financial aid and see how much they're willing to work with you and your specific situation. Talk to as many people as possible and get lots of opinions.

Consider all of your options with an open mind. To make the most of your college experience, take advantage of every opportunity, do your homework, and go to class.

Everyone thinks about money when entering college. It is somewhat important but follow through with the place that you would truley want to be. If you dont go to the place you dont really want to go then you will be unhappy. College is supposed to be a fun and exciting time. It is extremly difficult to learn if you are upset and the location and school you are at is what makes things easier to learn. Find a college/university where the professors and students are all friendly. It is difficult to make a decision but usually your gut is right. Pick the place that you think you will be happy at. Do not be scared to move far away it is part of the experience. Growing up and doing things on your own. Remember to always read before class because if you dont you will be lost and not do to well. Also keep your head up in rough times things will be tough but in the end it is totally worth it.

Take your time and get a "feel" for the campus.

Get a broad idea of what type of school would be a good fit for the student (size, extracurricular activities, location, etc) and narrow down the possibilities. Try to visit the possible schools to get a feel for campus life. Also, talk to several current students at the school (who don't work for admissions.)

The advice that I would give is to not limit your choices by money, alone. The way I found out Alma was from a scholarship that my high school was sponsoring. If my mind was not open to all possibilities, I probably would've missed out on the chance to attend. Also, don't limit your mind to experiences inside of your comfort zone; sometimes it's okay to be a little adventurous. The way we learn things is to venture into territory we've never explored before. We also must follow our own hearts, and not be persuaded into thinking like the crowd, if it does not apply to our heart?s wishes. While it is okay to be a little daring, doing things because of peer-pressure almost always leads into danger.

In searching for a college I was looking for the college that I felt was the most comfortable, both classroom and campus environment. I looked at a few different colleges, four in total, whom all accepted me and chose alma College for its size and how comfortable I felt. I also looked at Alma because of the class size, you could have classes with two proffessors and nine students, now thats what I call one on one in the classroom. My advice for a potential college student is to look at the college of your choice many times, go to the campus stay the night if you can, go back to the college for a second viset. If you still like it go to another college see how that one ranks and then go back to the college of choice. Making the most of your experience is just finding the right people who what what you want then joining a group that you will be happy in and dont go home every weekend that hurts the social life.

I would suggest when looking for a college to visit the college more than once. I visited Alma at least 3 times to really get a feel for it. I didn't want to pick a college that I could potentially not like and have to transfer...I wanted to get it right the first time. I visited one day which included a tour with a student, stayed a night, and spoke with faculty. Sometimes you need to just go with you gut instinct even when you are not sure. Financial aid is always an important deciding factor so make sure you find out exactly how much money you will be receiving from each college and compare the costs. You DO NOT want to be stuck with thousands of dollars in loans (TRUST ME! haha). As for making the most out of college....just be yourself, do EVERYTHING, meet everyone. College will be what you make of it. You will always find a group you fit in with and you will always have the things you enjoy so don't let school change you but let yourself grow through your four years.

When you are looking for a college you should definitely find one that feels like home. You should probably be able to see yourself on campus taking part of the campus activities. One of the most important aspects of college, aside from the obvious learning is networking. You should take as many opportunities as possible. Join a club, study abroad, hang out with different people, etc. You never know how its going to turn out and you don't want to leave your college experience leaving more to be desired. The more you do, the more people you meet and these people could be on the other side of the interview table when you are applying for a job. They may know of a job opening, or even have a friend of a friend that may know of something you might be interested in. In today's economy it is great to have as much going for you when you are entering the real world as possible and these activities you participate in, the experiences you have (either social or job related) and the people you meet can all help you when you are entering the job market.

I would tell parents and/or students to not be afraid to go somewhere where you wont' know anybody. The best way to get the most out of the college experience is to put yourself in a situation in which you are forced to interact with people you don't know. By stepping outside of your normal routine, you will have more opportunities to for new experiences and to meet awesome new people. Don't be afraid to try something new even if you think you won't be good at it or hesitate to join a club because you dont know everything about it. Get out there and learn about the world around you and you'll be surprised about how much you learn about yourself in the process.