Belhaven University Top Questions

I would advise you to visit the campus at least twice. I would visit schols in the fall of my junior year in highschool and then return to your favorites at a differnt time of the year during your senior year. This way you get to see the campus and what is going on during different times of they year. Once you make your pick, get to know the town and what is fun to do and where everything is so that you know and aren't lost when you move in. Once school starts, find activities and get involved! You will meet lots of cool people and have a chance to make lots of friends. Don't hide in your room because you feel uncomfortable because you will never make friends that way! Talk to people, get involved with activities, clubs, or intramurals and enjoy yourself and don't feel self- conscious about fitting in. You will find your spot eventually. Also, get to know the teachers you are in your major's department. They will be very helpful and will be more apt to help you if you take the time to get to know them.

Ask around! A lot of people around you went to college, and they know even more people who went to college! Investigate through the experience of people you know and trust, websites, magazines and admissions offices can only say so much about a college or university. I would definitely suggest visiting as many campuses as you can get to before making a final decision, a dorm room, bathroom, and kitchen/cafeteria say a lot about an institution that can't necessarily be found in a brochure.

Parents, don't look at the average GPA of graduates or the availability of "constant supervision." Learn to let your child go. Learn to give them some space to figure out who they are and what they want to do with their lives. It is hard, my parents know too well. But letting your girl or boy go to college is just one way that you can love them. You do look for the diversity in the student body, the extracurricular activities, the availability of the faculty, and the overall environment of the college. Look for cleanliness especially. Students, don't just look for the fun things. Look for opportunities of accountability and responsibility. Look for inviting groups, teachers, and dormmates.