Bethel University-McKenzie Top Questions

I would recommend that the decision on where to go be that of the student's. The parents can give input, but in the end it is the student who will be attending, and the student's happiness is key to success.

Find a college that best fits your child. For example, the best college for me was the one that I attended because it is a smaller school and I would not be distracted from my school work or my sports. My GPA went from a 2.2 leaving high school and my GPA leaving college is a 3.0. Now, I am attending the same school working on my Master's of Education. But, that was best fot for me. If your child can go to a bigger college and still keep his or her head on right, than that's awesome. Going to a bigger college usually means better professors and learning experiences. Make the best choice for your young adult leaving high school and help them choose the best choice for them, not for you as the parent.

Make sure that its a place where you are going to feel comfortable with. If you get homesick easily i suggest to not go very far. Learn about the school before you decide on it and go to the school and visit. Don't choose the first school that you see because i did and my first year experience in college was not what i expected it. When you find the right college don't be scared to ask someone where the classrooms and buildings are. Don't come in to your first year of college thinking that you already own everything. i have seen it happen and its not very pretty. Make sure the surroundings of the college have what you need to get groceries and your nessecities. If you are used to a big city you might not want to go to a smaller city. If you are getting a scholarship make sure that they have everything already in the system and that its what you were told. Keep all your paperwork in a seperate folder in case something gets lost in the office, you have an extra copy. Enjoy your college experience as much as you can.

I reccomend a college with a great eduaction to usher your children into a good future

Just make sure they are ready for a small town.

Really explore your options. Talk to students on campus and ask for honest opinions of the campus, classroom settings, available resources on campus and in student life, the general atmosphere of the student body, off campus activities, and any other interests you may have. Make sure that the college you choose meets your personal needs. You do not want to be stuck in a school that does not offer your major and will leave you unable to transfer without losing too much time. Start looking at your options early and always visit the campus, a non-preview day is better if you can just go walk around because the campus will be operating as it does on a daily basis. Look into financial aid options and incentives throughly so that you will not expect something that you will not actually receive. Make the choice that is right for you, not for someone else just because you are afraid to be different, you will be able to find new friends, possibly even lifelong friends, or the person you grow up to marry. Keep your options open, you never know when you might love someplave you never thought you'e end up.

I would highly recommend looking into the reputation of the school. If a parent sends their child to a school that is known for parties, crime, and drugs; what do they think their child will be influenced by while they are there? The size of the school is also important. It would not be wise to send their child to a school will over 200 students in one class when they grew up in a town with a population of 500. I would also recommend looking into academics and majors. One needs to be sure that the school provides the classes as well as the major that their child intends on taking. Housing and a meal plan is also very important. The parents need to make sure that their child is going to have somewhere to live as well as something to eat. Parents need to know if the tuition money also includes three meals a day. Some colleges make you pay everyday to eat. Last, but not least, parents need to make sure that their child will have access to a free tutorial service. How fast can they get a tutor and how long can they keep the tutor?

If you like small colleges, Bethel is a great one to choose but if you like bigger ones maybe not. The classes are small and the teachers are there to be one on one. There are places that like to party if you enjoy that you need to go to a big university but if you want to learn go somewhere you know that will give you a great education. Maybe Bethel College is your choice.

Be yourself. Don't be afraid to try out new things. College can seem scary for first-time students, but make some new friends and you will have a blast! Study hard and again just be yourself.