Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Top Questions

Find a school that you can like the atmosphere of both the people and the look of the campus. If you're going to be living there for essentially four years, you need to be happy with it. Make sure there's something to do for fun. Academics are important, but again, you need to be happy to do well in school. Make sure it won't be too distracting, though. You don't want to spend a lot of money to go surfing or snowboarding. Also, know how large you want the college you attend to be. It's different for everyone. And it's a great idea to look at scholarship websites before attending to get as much funding for school as possible. Also, don't stress out too much! It'll all work out!

Least expensive school, with a good academic program.

First find a college that has a lot of different majors and is relatively cheap. Also make sure your child is responsible enough to handle alcohol because Ive seen alcohol damage so many new freshman at college. Also before going to college try to fill out every scholarship you possibly can because getting money to pay for school is nearly impossible. Also try to jon a fraternity or a sorority to help you with school and making friends. Dont pick one that just throws awesome parties because they will get you in trouble. Finally have fun college can be the best time of your life if you can balance school and your social life.

Making the most of your college experience is understanding that what you get out of it is what you put into it. This saying also influences your choice in which college is the right choice for you. Education is very important but so is having extracurricular activities that can stimulate or promote your inner passions. When visiting campuses take a tour but don?t just listen to what a tour guide has to say, instead interview some students and see what campus life is like from their eyes. Ask about their thoughts on their professors, and find out how easy class scheduling may or may not be. Also ask about how quiet campus can be for studying purposes and the availability of academic resources. Find out of there are any clubs you may be interested in, and how many students participate in those clubs. Look around the campus also to find out what you may do if you venture off-campus. Will you need a car? Also ask yourself about the cost of attending the university, not just for tuition, but for living life as well. Find out what ways the university helps students financially to be able to attend.

For the parents: Make sure that you can really support your kid, financially and emotionally. There is alot of pressure on campus and we can lose focus very easily. Keep us motivated and remind us of the Pot of Gold at the end of the rainbow! And that all the hard work WILL pay off. Remember we are trying grow up into responsible adults, so please treat us like adults. When we fall by the wayside, just remind us of the consequences. For the students: Make sure that the school is diverse, because once you graduate you will be working in areas with a diverse population. Be sure that the school has a wide variety of organizations and clubs and that the school offers wide variety of major areas of studies. Don't try to follow your friends because you will have many breaks to see them (or FaceBook)!! Friends tend to grow apart and new and exciting friendships develop. Make sure you keep contact with your parents and update them on your progress and of your (failures), they will understand. What they wont understand is when you don't tell them and wait until its too late.

Look around and really think deeply about where you will belong. Meditate if you need to. The answer will come, and when it comes it will hit you like a train, a train headed to YOUR FUTURE. Other than that, I guess all I have to say is GO GREEN!

Visit the campus grounds and pay attention to the students giving the tours. If you don't like the way the campus grounds look then the student is not going to enjoy learning in that enviornment. Pick a college that has a career that interests you and see if you like the fell of the campus.

The most important thing anyone can do when deciding where to attend college is to visit, and not just once- many times. I visited Bowling Green State University three times before attending, once in the fall, once in the winter, and once in the spring. By doing this, I was able to get a feel for what the campus was like during all stages of a typical school year. During the fall, I fell in love with it's campus. It felt like home to me. At that point I was fairly sure I would be going to BGSU but wanted to make sure by visiting a couple more times. Each time I went I found something else I loved about the school. Asking questions, no matter how mundane they may seem at the time, is also very important in making the right decision. You are deciding where you will spend the next four years of your life so you have to make sure it's right for you. The university doesn't care about the fit, they just want the investment so it's up to you to make the right decision for yourself and for your future.

Find the best college based your childs interests and demands as to what they wish to achieve from there college career. Also, find a university that has what they are looking for in terms of extra-curriculars, religious backgrounds or what have you.

Enjoy every minute of it...it goes fast. Do well in classes because it always pays off, but remember to make time for friends and a social life

Finding the right college can be hard, but once you have found the right one, you know. When you go to visit the college, making a list of what you feel are the top things you are looking for in a college helps. That way, you can make a checklist and knock colleges off the list that you don't see yourself attending. To make the most of your college experience, you must be willing to open up and try new things, or else you will not enjoy it. You find out who you are in college and what you have to offer the world, and so it is very important to come out of your shell and enjoy yourself.

Look at all the colleges you can. Do not limit yourself.

I would tell parents to help their children in deciding where they want to attend college by helping them research potential colleges, but not to push them into attending a college that only suits the parents wwants and wishes and not the students. It is very important for a student to choose a college that they will feel comfortable at, and also help them bring out their academic and social strengths to the best of the colleges' ability. I would tell students to seriously think about what their strengths and weaknesses are to help decide what they would like to do when they get out of college. Then take those things and figure out what school would best suit their future careers. Having a social life is a big and important part of college, but what you do academically and networking wise is what is going to make the difference after graduation. Choose wisely and really take some time to feel your potential colleges out. Start looking early!

Find a school that makes you feel comfortable. You are going to live their, learn their, and have fun for several years of your life. Decide if the campus is welcoming and if the students/staff are friendly. Chances are, if you have narrowed your decision down to a few schools, you could probably create a happy student life at any of them. Choose one that could not only provide you with a great social experience, but also professional experience and opportunities. Also, examine their extra curricular programs. Chances are, if a school has hundreds of groups, organizations, and clubs on campus, the students are generally involved and love meeting new people. Once you schoose the school that suits you best, dive into the college experience. Get involved in extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations. Allow yourself time to focus on school work and studies, but also grant yourself the opporunity to meet new people and have a good time. The "college experience " is something you create on your own, and have complete control over during your limited years at a university.

I would have to say that during your senior year in High School know what kind of job you want in the long run. Then research TONS of schools that have the courses you will need for that degree as well as places you'd like to go to school (ex. in-state/out of state). Know what your financial situation is (that way you know if you need loans or any type of aide to help out), SAVE SAVE! SAVE!, b/c loans will kick in VERY fast after graduation! Just be prepared! Also experience as much as you can while being in college (go to sport events, get involved on campus: join groups/frats - sororities, etc.) and make as many friends as you can because you can NEVER have enough!! Most importantly, value everything you've learnt because it will help you out in your furture career!! :-)

It is important to give yourself room to grow while you are in college. These will be your most formative years; explore your passions. Take a wide variety of classes in different subjects that interest you. Don't feel pressured into choosing a major too early on; it's alright if you don't know what you want to do by the end of high school. Make the time to investigate new interests and really get to know yourself. Try lots of new things. Read books more than you watch television or play video games. Get out there and explore.

Just go visit the colleges and look around at the students. See which colleges have the most smiling people. Is there anything else less impostant then working for a smile? I feel as if to make the most with my college experience, I must do what ever it takes to follow my dreams and succeed at finding a career that fits my personality. No matter what school you choose. I feel as if the small school of Bowling Green State is a perfect fit for me.

In finding the right college, you want to look for a few things. You want to think about the location of the school, does the student want a large or small populated college in a city or smaller town? You also want to look at cost of the schools depending on how much youre willing to pay. You don't want to base your college choice on where all your friends go, but on where YOU want to go. Attend college orientations. It will give you a better idea of that college. Choose a college that has a friendly staff that can be helpful to you. To make the most of your college experience you want to just have fun! Introduce yourself to as many people as possible. The friends you make in college are most likely to be your life-long friends. Join lots of clubs (there are so many to choose from in college), but not too many that will effect your academic schedule. Try different intramural sports, you can meet a lot of new people, while staying in shape. And most of all have school spirit! Go to the football, hockey, basketball games and cheer them on !

Find someplace that you'll fit in both academically and socially.

If I was to give a parent or student an idea for finding the right college and making the most of that individuals college experience it would begin with basing your decisions on your own wants and to get involved. Choosing a college based on your friends or peers is not always the most benefitial. An individual must visit multiple colleges and choose which one they could find themselves at one day. I had looked at many colleges, some extremely nice ones, but when I visited Bowling Green I knew that it was a place where I saw myself at eventually. Also, keep your career path in mind! Find a college that meets your career's needs and has an excellent and organized curriculum. Also, when you arrive at college get involved. It does not matter if you join a club, sorority or fraternity, or even a job. It is amazing how many new people that you will meet just by getting involved in something on campus. It will make your adventure much more enjoyable and allow you to have memories that you will cherish forever.