Athens State University Top Questions

Make sure its excatly where you want to go and make sure it offers the courses needed for your degree of study!

My advice to parents and students for choosing the right college is that the biggest school is not always the best. Class size is important. Those large lecture halls do not leave much room for individualized learning. I would also look at the quality of advising at schools. If the student is just a number, then it may be difficult to get any attention from an advisor, much less good guidance. Overall, I think it is most important to maintain a positive attitude throughout the college experience. I would also encourage students to think from the end. What do you want your life and future career to look like? How can you use your time in school to make it happen? Work towards your goals with confidence and enthusiasm, and you can make any college work for you!

My main advice to upcoming college students and their parents would be to stay patience. The majority of all college students change their major at least once. I would tell them to first go to a community college. This gives them time to be certain of what they want to become and where they want to go. Then, to chose the best school of their interest, they will need to talk to a counselor. He/she will inform them of everything and anything they may have questions about. They must visit the school and familiarize themselves with the surrounding area and with the campus. In order to enjoy their time there, they must enjoy the area. I would tell them not forget about their GPA. My biggest goal is to graduate with Honors. It is one thing no one can ever take away from you. After that my biggest advice is to make friends! College without friends is extremely boring. You must be socialable and interactive. This is the best time of your life!

Looking for a college that is all fun is a waste of money and time. Look through different college booklets from each college within your area first. Some students want to get away from family so they can enjoy college more. Those students tend to not do as well in school, and wander through the classes. Finding the least expensive, or the one that has the right classes isn't enough either. Students need to try to find others who are in the school to find out what they might think of it. However, do not keep the children close if there are schools that handle the classes the student wishes to study. Schools that specialize in subjects are not always the best answer. Just because a school is specialized in say Arcitecture, does not mean that it is the best school that will easily help you get employment after college. Look around at your choices. Do research, find out how much each class is, and if you have a major in mind, find out how much it takes. Going to the right school is not a quick and simple choice.

I would tell other students to research all the schools they are intersted in. They should find out cost of attendance and how prominent their study of major is at the school. Other schools offer the education program, however after careful research I found out that Athens offers a better variety of classes and availabilities making it easy to finish the degree in five semesters. This is a very important factor when finding a school.

First you must evaluate your financial situation and narrow down the colleges you can afford. Secondly educate yourself on the financial aid system, such as the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized student loans in order to make sure you will not be in the hole too bad when you finish school if financial aid is needed. All students learn differently since they come from many different backgrounds and cultures, so sit in on a class or speak with a professor if you are having trouble selecting a university, and make a choice based on the learning environment you would flourish most in. Environment may seem minor comapred to location and finances, but trust me from experience in the fact that if you are not happy you will not succeed, so make sure of your choice in order to avoid wasting any valuable time that can not be gotten back.

To parents and students trying to find the right college, I advise you to do research on the programs at that school that relate to the field you are wanting to go into. Find out the requirements to graduate with a degree in your field of choice. Also, get involved in your campus and meet a lot of new people. Although you should get involved, do not slack on your studies. College is a lot different from high school, and the skills required to study differ from the ones used in high school. Find out what works best for you and stick to it.

Borrow only federal money for student loans. I made a mistake of taking out a private loan along with my federal loan, and now I will be paying that private loan back for the rest of my life.

I would encourage future students to find the school where they feel like they are at home and get as much involved as you can. The more involved in school the more fun and a better learning experience you will receive instead of just going to class.

To find the right college, it is best to look around at campus life and the faculty of the school. Big party schools are not the best choices. These big party schools could be a distraction to the learning process. A place should be chosen that will help students in need of scholarships and finanical help. Students with disabilities should extemely look into colleges that make accomodations for those students in need of them. A student should be comfortable with the environment of their campus and people on campus. I chose Athens State due to friendliness and cleanliness. It is a great place and I am glad I chose them to help me reach my goal in life to become an educator. Students should choose a college that will help them fulfill their hopes and dreams.

My advice would be to visit the college and really get a feel for what campus life is really like at a particular school. A school that is willing to take time with its students to help them savor and retain the material taught as well as offering the resources needed to help guide them in their personal career choices is the most important factor to consider, my opinion, when choosing a school rather than just accepting a college that 'heards' its students through its doors and then out into the world with all of the credits and none of the practical application or experience needed to make them successful.

Since every person is different, it is important to select the college or university that is right for you. Sit down with your parents and make a list of things that you want out of college. Remember to consider your personality. For instance, if you like being in big groups where you can mingle with everyone, you may be happier at a bigger university where you meet someone new everyday. If the thought of being in a large group of people sickens you, then you may be happier at a smaller, more personal university. You should also be realistic. After you and your parents have made a list of personal ?requirements?, it?s time to get started on research! Use the internet to explore all your options. Through the internet, you can find tuition fees, degree programs, classes offered, extracurricular activities, and anything else you could possibly want to know. Now you can use the process of elimination! Mark off universities that you know you aren?t going to attend. Contact the colleges that are still in the running and arrange to visit the campus. This will help you make your final decision!

First of all, I would encourage parents and/or potential students to research all of the universities that said students would like to attend. I would also suggest speaking with students who are currently enrolled in these institutions and hearing their opinions on them. Insight from another person's perspective can often help a prospective student more than mere research. Secondly, in order to make the most of one's college experience, I would encourage students to become as active as possible in extra-curricular activities. Not only can these activities and organizations teach students important life lessons and build their social skills, they can also help the students form potentially life-long friendships. In addition to these things, activities can keep stidents from becoming "typical" college students that over indulge in alcohol and fast food. The benefits of extra-curriculuars are invaluable.

I think it is very important for students to know what they want their career to be in before selecting a college. Parents should sit down with their children and have this talk before any decisions are made. Knowing I wanting to be an elementary school teacher, I choose to pick one of the best schools in Alabama for that. Doing this my parents and I knew I would receive the best education I could possibly recieve. Parents need to be a part of this experience for their children. They need to learn everything about the college just as the students do. It is important for parents to put their childs safety first. And to the students.... don't go to school with a bad attitude thinking "I can't do this". Remember you are in school to fulfill your lifelong dream of being a teacher, an engineer, a doctor or whatever it is you may dream of being. Don't give up, hold your head high and give it all you've got!!

Life on Campus ? A Mother?s Message Pack your suitcase you?re leaving home don?t worry my child you are not alone You are leaving the nest to start your life anew Just remember that to yourself you must be true Life on campus is different than what you know just remember in life you will reap what you sew stick to your studies and make close friends stay away from the drugs and the flashy new trends keep your head out of the clouds and feet on the floor then you?ll find that you will open many a door Always remember the values you were taught and never try to be what you are not When things get rough just remember my voice may it guide you to help you make the right choice Life on Campus will be rewarding and fun but remember you have a home when all is said and done. To parents: Help your child pick a college that provides the best educational endeavors and emphasizes the importance of education. Just remember, you don't always have to pick the most expensive college or university for the best education.

One of the most important things a student must do to make the most of their college experience is to participate. Make sure you go to class and take part in discussions. Take the time to be interested in what you are studying. Not only will you get better grades, but you will have a better time. When you are looking for a college, take time and visit. Spend time watching students between classes. If there is no one doing things that you would do, you may not want to choose that college. Take the time to go to see where you would be spending most of your time when you are not in class. That place may be somewhere outside (weather permiting), the student center, the library, or somewhere you would be comfortable. If there is no place that you feel like you would be comfortable, you probably will not enjoy your experience at that school.

College has become a necessary part of life for student in this day and age. The choice of witch school to attend is a very important one; the availability of resources is to me the most important choice. All colleges are not equal by any means but finding the one that fits your future plans is the key. A degree from any school is valuable, so choose a school that has outside resources that will make the experience a memorable part of your life.

When a parent or student is looking to find the best school for them or their children they should first look at where alumnus of prospective colleges and where they have gone in life. For example, if a high percentage of the alumnus turn out being successful doctors, lawyers, engineers and so forth, then it is likely their former college is a prime candidate to enroll in. In addition, it is important to look at strengths and weaknesses of a college and compare those statistics with other colleges. Most importantly, it is necessary that the college accomodates the curricular requirements of the student and offers a variety of schools to choose from.

Research and find the college that best fits your needs. Visit the school and talk to students, alumni, and faculty. If you are planning on living on campus, check out the dorms or other living arrangements totally and completely.

Look for a college that provides the atmosphere that the student is looking for plus the acadimic credibality needed to insure a good education. Although atmosphere and education are deciding factors be sure to look in to the financial feasibility y of the university or college.