American International College Top Questions

Its impossible to truely grasp what power knowledge has before you enter college. The education you recieve in college is not how to write an essay or how to do math problems, its far more. Its context. My world has grown so much bigger and yet so much more connected. Everything has a context, a history. My world acts and is acted upon.

Out of my college experience thus far, I have realized that one must work for what they want, nothing is simply handed to them. In addition to that, I have also learned to relate my book smarts with my street smarts. It has been valuable to attend school because I have come to know that it is possible to acheive goals that one may set & that it feels great to know they have accomplished those goals themselves. On another note, learning in the classroom has a huge relationship to what I see/learn/hear outside of the classroom which makes me more eager to learn and apply the knowledge I have gained so far in my college experience.

Know what i know about college life now , if i could go back in to time and talk to myself as a high school senior i would tell myself that life is short its only what you make it and make the best of it get involved and dont be shy just becuase other students are more funtunate then you.Also having a learning disabilityshould not stop you or hold you back in class because there is no such things as a stupid question. Also to work even hard over the summer becuase your going to need a lot of money and fill out a lot of schorships but unfuntanely my senior year was cut short . I had an accident that led me to the hospital in intensive care then later to be home schooled and great pain. i had to take a lot of medication to get were i am at now and still am proud over the obstacle that i have face d in life. i am stronge!!! and to stay that way , dont let NOBODY tell you different and i am smart and DONT let anybody tell me different.. and the list goes on.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school senior self, I would tell myself to be more careful about choosing a school. I would tell myself to better prepare myself for becoming more independent. At this point in my life, I am looking to transfer from the school I currently attend, to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. If I could talk to my high school senior self, I would say to better research the school that you're applying to. Not only should you know what the school itself is like, but you should know what the area surrounding your school is like. I would have told my high school senior self to go visit more schools and see what else is really out there.

never be afraid to take that step to go to college. there is a big world out there and there a place in it for me. and go to college and make your dreams come nomatter what is said or what obstacles come your way. make your dream come true your the only one who can.

I would give the advice of chosing wisely based on financial help and proximity to family. I probably would of went to a division 3 school and took the aid they offered there.

I can almost imagine myself back in high school. Anxiety filled my life as I struggled with the decision about what I wanted to be "when I grew up." The decision about which college to attend consumed my every thought and yet ,at the same time, the excitement about what I would become seemed to drive this temporary insanity into a happy place. Going off to college is a life changing event and the transition into this new life is unsurpassed by most life altering events. If there was a magic time machine, I would tell myself to relax and enjoy the experience. Study as many interesting courses as I can no matter what anyone thinks is a waste of time because if you enjoy it, then it isn't a waste of time. I would also stress the improtance of friendship. Without friends, college will be tougher than you can ever imagine.. Transitioning to living with roomates can be a chore, but these will be some of the best friends anyone can make in a lifetime. College is an experienced to be enjoyed and filled with memories. Take the rough times lightly and never forget who you are.

Don't let the word "college" cause you grief and anxiety. Look at it from the standpoint of it being a new stage in your life. Don't let the class requirements intimidate you as there is always help if you're feeling overwhelmed. Always continue to expand your learning and look for new challenges and opportunities in life. Think about what you want out of life and just go after it. Don't let anything stand in your way.

Truthfully, I don't really think there is much my present self could tell my past self about college at this point. I was exceptionally prepared because of my prior reading on the trials one may face on during the first year of college and what to expect. And also because I have listened to the warning of elder friends and family who have experienced the transition from high school to college before myself.

I would tell myself to make sure I complete homework in a timely manner. Use the internet for more study helps not just entertainment.

Students should not choose a school based on females, parties , or obsolute things as such. When choosing a school , larger schools tend to have better social activites, more diverse people to meet and a larger endowment.

I would tell both parents and students to really look into the college's financial aid policies. Also, make sure to consider both small and large colleges or universities because I only considered large colleges at first. When I started attending the large college I had chosen I realized it was a big mistake. Don't always choose your college based on it's finances you must be content there as well.

You should visit the college you are thinking about attending. Can you see yourself walking around campus, grabbing a bite to eat or just hanging out with friends? If not, then you should probably keep looking. Maybe ask if you can sit in on a class to see what a lecture would be like. Whatever the choice is, remember that your choice isn't permanent. If you don't like it, you don't need to stay. You are paying all this money to attend a college, shouldn't you love it?

Parent need to make sure they let their child pick where they want to go and be not where the parent wants them to go.

My advice is to make sure that you fit with the students who attend the college. You don't want to fall in love with a campus, only to find out that everyone attending is racist, gothic, or totally weird! Visit during a day when students have classes, and talk to REAL students who attend the school, not just the tour guides (remember they are being paid to say good things about the school!) Ask questions about the meals and food on campus, the student's favorite and least favorite things about the school, and ask for their info to contact them on facebook or email them, in case you have more questions. Also eat at the dining hall on a day when not a lot of tours are going on- to make sure you like the "everyday" food. Also, ask how easy it is for students to get in touch with their advisors (this is a big deal when it comes to registering for classes or switching them). To make the most of your college experience, immerse yourself in the college life. Live in the dorms, join as many clubs and teams as possible!

Please make sure you pick a good school but sometimes we snub community college thinking we will get a better education in private college but you get distracted instead of worrying about cost getting finacial aid and having spend time you should be doing homework filling out financial aid forms and scholarships. If you child is in Special Education i would make sure that you have additional funds and or find a school that supply this service for free.

I say that in order to feel its the right school, the student must research the school and visit the school. I suggest to sit in a classroom and get the real experience. Talk to the students and ask questions. Also check out the area and what the school and the environment has to offer.

make sure you do alot of research.

Advice to students: work hard in high school, get good grades. Choose the school that you feel is right for you;not the one that is right for your friends, or your parents.

To parents: I would suggest offering prospective students as much information as possible about the variety of colleges that exist. Many colleges do not receive a significant amount of publicity due to their size or location, yet might be the perfect option for your child. Find out what careers your teenager is interested in, and try to match their dreams to a major. Let them know that rewarding careers are about much more than a means of money, and studying something they enjoy will generally open doors for jobs, promotions and benefits they might not even know exist which would fit their dreams. To students: I would suggest starting off by looking at an indepth description of every major invented. There just might be a field of study you had no idea existed, and the field of study you thought about going into might be completely different than you imagined. Do not be afraid of applying for significant loans if you have faith you are studying in college with a purpose. College is a large investment many people have made, which has changed their lives to the point they could not envision it any other way. Live the journey!