California Lutheran University Top Questions

Always do what you you're passionate about and what your heart tells you is best. Even if you know that a business major at a state school would make you wealthier in the end, if you have a passion for painting, go with the art major at the liberal arts school. Always talk to people, even when you're shy. Don't push yourself too hard. Get involved in things and remember to have some fun as well as balancing your schoolwork. Write your papers and study over a period of time, rather than last minute. That way you won't get too stressed out and you'll have a better college experience over all.

While choosing a college I would look for four main things; majors available, activities, distance fron home, and size. These three things were what made me attend California Lutheran University. The first reason I decided to come to my school was my major, make sure your school has one or more different majors you are interesed in. Next I choose my school because of the sports it offered both, varsity and intermural.. The third reason I choose my schoo was the size, for my major it is nice having a small school. It is also very nice because you can get to know your professors very well on a personal level. The last reason I picked my school was because of its distance from home. It is two hours from home, which is nice for me, I can go home on weekends if i want, but I am independent from my family. Over all when you are looking at schools take all four of these topics into consideration to help you figure out what school is the best for you. Good Luck! :)

Go with what fits best for you (meaning the student). While, scholarships are a bonus, if it doesn't feel right, it probably won't fit. when you start, get involved! but also remember to go to class, do your work, and hang out with friends!

I would tell them that the school will pick the student. I fell in love with the school I go to and I used to not want to go. Once at school, getting involved with several co-curricular activities is the best way to make the most of your time since you find life-long friends, and great relationships. College is not just what you learn in the classroom, it is wha tyou learn from one another and what you teach your friends, and what they teach you.

Put in the effort.

One of the many things that I considered when I was searching for a university was the location. Is it near the beach? How?s the weather? City or country life? Close to home? Research on the city that the university is located in, crime rates. Research on the university itself, how big is the campus, the ratio of professors and studnets in class, percentage of diversity. As well, looking into scholarships and finding different ways of being able to afford the costs. Every little thing counts when looking for a good school to attend. Look for a university that offers the major that you are planning to study or that will give you plenty of opportunities that will broaden your ideas if you are undeclared. Do not be a follower and go to the same university that your best friend, group of friends, or even your girlfriend/boyfriend will be attending. When choosing a university, you want to be selfish and see what the best opportunity is for you. You are looking out to better yourself. Always remember to be yourself, let people know who you are, and make plenty of friends. These next 4 years will fly by!

Attention future college students and parents, try colleges on for size! Similar to shopping for new clothes, there is no better way to genuinely determine the right college than to immerse yourself in the campus community. Students, visit older friends or relatives at their schools, take campus tours, sit in on a lecture or two, bascially, sample what a typical day is like for a student at each university you visit. Don't forget to try diffrent sizes! Parents, get in touch with the office responsible for parent relations at each prospective university and learn about the ways parents are getting involved. Be sure you get the dates for Parent's Weekend to mark on your calendar. Making the most of your college experience comes naturally at a college that fits you well. Confidence to introduce youself to classmates, approach professors and try out for choir happens when you are comfortable in your new community. However, analogous with purchasing new clothes, there are instances when you need to make an exchange. Realize that not every college is a perfect fit and that inorder to make the most of your college experience you will want to transfer schools. Happy shopping.

My advice would be, make sure as far as athetcis: that if a coach wants you to play at that institution-the coach as well as the staff better be on the same page and you better be able to get on the team and play. As far as everything else, make sure you get all the "aid" you can get and stay on top of that each semester. Besides all that, work hard-have a focus, and do the best you can do-college is more or less where you really start learning and being able to apply what you know and what you have come to know-make the most of it.

First and foremost I would like to address that I hope parents to be supportive in every aspect of the college experience. Whether it's a student's first, second, third or fifteenth choice in a school, as long as they choose to go, be thankul for the choice they made to beter themselves by getting an education. Parents should also be a part of the college search with their student and when it comes to finances, discuss this openly and fairly. Point out that their first choice is great but, their second or even third choice may have better financial options, ike my parents did. I had orginally wanted to go out of state, but after talking to my dad about pursuing the scholarship I was offered at my university now, I have come to be so grateful that I have chosen to go here and not anywhere else. Another big thing to take into consideration is parents, please, understand that it is college and a student may or may not experiment with new and different things that you don't precisely agree with, however, trust your child and know that they will learn and grow from their experiences.

My advice to anyone whether it be a parent or student is to be open ad flexibe. Most students picture their college experience to be filled with fraternities and sororities and non-stop partying with school work on the back of their minds. Most parents want their students to get the best education and look for schools with highly regarded acedemic programs. What is important is to find the middle ground when making a decision and to actually visit the campus and if possible stay overnite with current students. This will allow the prospective student to see what the social life is about and because a middle ground had already been reached the parent will be comfortbale knowing the acedemics at the school are top notch. In order to make the experience the greatest the student needs to learn to balance school work and social life and elicit help from teachers or peers if this seems to be difficult. If the student is struggling in school their time will be stressful there and the social aspect will therefore decrease as well. Like anything it is important to reach equilibrium and live optimistically.

I would advise student and parents to visit the campuses the student is interested in and meet as many people there as they could and talk to them about their expereinces. After learning as much as possible, pick the school that the student feels they would not just do well in, but thive off of. Thrive off of academics, social happenings, and being in an enviornment that makes them feel happy to be themselves.

Be open to new things, and try to meet new people and stay busy. It helps a lot with the transition to college, especially if you are moving out of state. Always give a new school at least a full semester before deciding it isn't right for you, and always take advantage of any social oppourtunities offered to you.

Visit the school for a weekend and let your student spend the night and maybe sit in on a few classes. It is very hard to find what you are looking for in a school with out seeing it for yourself. The most important part of finding a college is making sure the student is comfortable where they plan to spend the next four years of their life. Always remember that once in a college that you only have four years there which may seem like a long time but it is not so make every moment count. If this means running to Denny?s at 1:00 in the morning because you and bunch of your friends cannot sleep then do it. Grades are only part of the experience although it is important not to stretch your self to thin. Find that middle ground where you can balance school and fun.

My advice to any student looking to get into a good college would be to look at the diversity of the school, the student to faculty ratio, the surrounding area, and the overall atmosphere of the school. When looking for the right college, you should look for a school that has a very helpful faculty and administration. You should never have to feel lost or alone. After all, you're putting money and time into obtaining a good education, and you're going to want a school that is not only willing to help you reach your goals in life, but wants to see you succeed. I go to a school where my name is Catherine, not student #12345 and that's a quality every prospective student should look for. As far as making the most of your college experience, my advice would be to get involved! Join every club that you find interesting, play intramural sports, participate in community service, go to all the sporting events, keep an open mind, and most of all stay organized so that you can balance all of these fun activities with your school work.

If I was giving advice to prospective students and/or their parents I would tell them that the most important part in any college search is to visit the college campus. When you walk on campus and take a tour you will know whether or not the school is right for you. Then, when you find the school that is right for you, get as involved on campus. Whether you join a sorority/fraternity, a sport, a club, or a church group you will never regret getting involved but you will regret letting the opportunities pass you by. The biggest piece of advice that I can give anyone beginning their college career is this: Although grades are an important part of college, the most memorable and life altering aspects of college are the friends you meet, the experiences you have, and the memories you make along the way.

Look around at all different types of schools. Check out not only the campus, but the surrounding areas, the housing, the things to do at night, and on weekends as well. Get a feel for the people around town, and around campus as well.

Visit the school and take risks. Your young nows the time to discover the world and different cultures around you.