Catawba College Top Questions

I would tell the students, that no matter where you go you'll only be happy if you truly like the college you've chosen. Where you are comfortable. Whereever you chose to enroll, it will eventually become home for four years, and you will make friends. The decision is ultimately yours. Go with your gut decision. Parents, let your child make this decision themselves, and allow them to major in whatever they chose, you won't be with them through these 4 years, so they have to be happy with this decision. It's their life, and thier decision to live with everyday. Don't force them to make one they will regret.

Small schools are generally better than larger ones, because you don't meet new people everyday of your 4 years that you are there. Its also important to find a school that seems to fit the student's "personality" or they wouldn't like it. I enjoyed my tiny school because I do not enjoy to be surrounded by big crowds except in specific situations, such as sporting events and musical performances on and off campus. The trick to getting the most out of the college experience, and it is a simple one that is easily forgotten, is to keep your dorm room door open unless you're asleep. Many people like to close their room's door and they miss out on people stopping by to say hi. If people are visiting one person across the hall and your door is open, they will stop by and say hello. So just remember to keep your door open and go to campus events and the college experience will be a fulfilling one.