Campbell University Top Questions

When you walk on to a college campus, you should feel at home! Campbell University did that for me the very first time I set foot there. I am from a small town and am very accustomed to a close-knit community. Campbell has truly become my home away from home for the simple fact that it provides that comforting hometown feel. Your college choice should give you these same comforts. Keep in mind that you will be spending exuberant amounts of time in this enviroment and if it's not somewhere that you feel completely safe and at home in your element, you may not be as successful. I would advise new college students and parents to listen to their hearts. Education is one thing that no one can ever take from you. Choose wisely.

When students are trying to figure out which college to attend, they should keep in mind that the school needs to have the major they are interested in. They should also be aware that the location does matter. They need to make sure they will be able to have the transportation needed to get to the school if its location is far away. Parents need to support their children's decision, but they can also give their opinions to make sure they make the right choice. Students need to stay focused and make sure to put their academic responsiblities first, before their social lives, because time management is important.

Do not focus on the short term appeals of a school and do not choose a school simply because it is the cheapest option. Your college will be where you spend four years of your life, and it is important to make the right choice so that those four years will be fun and enjoyable rather than miserable.

I think that students should really think about what they want; not just what their parents want. If they believe they want to really get away, they need to experience the campus for a weekend and ensure that they want to be that far away (they may get homesick when they thought they wouldn't). Also, ask as many questions as you can think of. Sample everything. See everything. Eat on campus. Shadow classes. Everything! You will never know if it is really your fit if you don't test out everything. Also, apply to many schools and visit many places. You will know when one fits perfectly. Apply for as much financial aid as applicable, and look for money out there! Start earlier, rather than later. Enjoy the process!

Know the type of college you wish to attend, large state colleges tend to look at you as a number, small colleges are more personal. Check if classes are tought by Teacher assistants and not professors. Be perpared to work hard and make adjustments to being away from home.

I think that choosing the right college for you is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Be sure to tour the campus, become familiar with it, email professors, get to know as much as you can. Have fun. Enjoy college. These next four years will fly by, don't let them slip away without getting some really good memories, friends, and of course an education.

Visit them! oftentime you'll find that a particular feeling comes over you when you explore a campus. Try to imagine yourself there, finding classes, making friends. The visiting experience was the deciding factor for me. Knowing your goals and finding finacial aid is important, but when it comes to the wire, visiting should give you what you need to make your decision final!

pick a college that portrays the type of life you want after graduation. IE: Campbell, small town, lawyer, pharmacist, lives in NC

Go to the size college you're looking for. If you want to go to a small college, do it. If you want to go to a big college, do it. Talk to your teachers once you get in. They get paid to help you, and at Campbell, my alma mater, you could tell that they really did want to help, and cared if you learned the material. Make friends. Don't party too much or too little. The same goes for studying.

You should go to the school by your self and walk around with out a tour guide. You will get the best vibe from the students about how it really is. Go during the week and on the weekends.