Carthage College Top Questions

Make sure to keep some friends at home for during breaks and such but don't stay with your boyfriend. He will just hold you back from doing things because you don't want to make him feel jealous. Also, take a spanish class instead of French 5 it will be more useful overall. Hang out with your family, get closer to your sister, they are the ones that will be there in the end.

Go to Yale! Carthage is great, but Josh you were so much better and your sights have always been set on something higher and more prestige. You should have went East Coast/Ivy League. Carthage will just screw you over financially and you may end up ruining your life's dreams and ambitions by going there. Although I wouldn't change it for anything and you need to be at Carthage. You have made such a difference already as a Sophomore. You will put Carthage on the map. Tough choice, but it is ultimately up to you!

I would take more classes that give you college credits.

During my senior year of high school, I felt that I was allowed to slack off because it was my final year. If I could go back in time and talk to myself, I would tell myself to buckle down and do well to keep my GPA up. I also only had class until about 11:00 am each day and the rest of the day I did nothing. For this problem, I would tell myself to take some classes at a local college in order to get some needed credits finished ahead of time. I am currently on the road to graduate early by taking full time summer classes. If I would have taken some college classes during my free time my senior year of high school, then I would not have to be taking classes during my summers now.

Choosing the right college is a very tough thing. When I was looking for my school, certain things were very important to me. Things like location, the overall look of the campus, size, and the people were what I looked for. Before I had even applied, Carthage was very accepting and made me feel that they wanted me. They constantly sent me mail, emails, and called to make sure I knew about their school and that they wanted me. They offered me a very large amount of money, more than any other school I was accepted to. But, more than that, your college experience is all dependant on you and your attitude towards school. Sure, it can be scary to come to a brand new school, but it is such a great opportunity. You can be who you want, do what you want, and really become something. But, you're only going to be able to do that if you let yourself do that. Get out there, try new things, be outgoing, and always smile. Be a friend, join clubs, and show your love for the community you now are a part of.

Get involved in a sport or activity.

I would say to follow your heart and pick the school that feels right not the one that will give you the most money and also to always remember that if a school doesn't end up the best fit for you it's not the end of the world. Transferring is always an option.

I think the best way to choose a college is to pick something that is familiar with you, and to trust your intuition. I've lived in a small community my whole life, and chose an extremely small college. I couldn't have made a better choice. The small sense of a community in college also makes it easier to become involved. To make the most of your college experience you need to get involved with as many clubs, activities, and athletics that you can. It's the easiest way to make friends and create a social life. But the most important thing is to just be yourself. There are plenty of people who will like you for being you, and if you are yourself, it will be the easiest way to make true lifelong friends.

Find whatever best suits you and go with your gut feeling.

Make sure you are close enough to home that if you need to take some time away from campus you can get home. Don't choose a school where you have the possibility of feeling lost among the people. Get involved, whether its a club, sport, sorority, etc.