Cazenovia College Top Questions

Do an overnight visit at the colleges you are looking at- that will help you make sure its the right college for you.

Trust your gut instinct. Go with the school that feels right. Do not second guess it.

As a student I would say always remember who you are and who you want to be. Pick the school that you feel will bring out the best in you. Sometimes it is nice to take the easy way out of things, but if you do you won't be getting much out of the experience. Look for a school that will help you to push yourself and reach your full potential. It's also important to not sit on the sidelines, which yes is sometimes easier said then done. But by looking for new activities to do and participating in ones you already enjoy you are going to get more out of your college experience. Grades and classes are important but so is making life long friends. As for parents, let your kids go, let them make the decision they think is best for them. They'll be back for breaks and ten times happier to be back if you are encouraging of their decision. College is a once and a lifetime experience to grow as a person and learn, whether academics or life lessons, always remember to have fun and get the most of out classes.

It's less about picking "the right school" and more aout being willing to explore and find your niche and try new things. No school will be absolutely perfect for you, but you can still be incredibly happy regardless.

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For parents, I would say the most important bit of advice would be to keep your son or daughters best interests at heart, and to try and accommodate for where they want to be. Sometimes a parents idea of the best college is the exact opposite of what their children may want, and dissatisfaction on the students end just turns in to discontent and transferring in the long run. College shouldn't be miserable, it should be where they want to be. For the students, I think most importantly to make the best out of the college experience is to really get involved; not just in school events and activities, but in your academics and social life too. Keep that balance between work and play, but branch out of your comfort zone, and try new things. Seize all of the opportunities available to you, whether that is applying for an internship, going out with new friends, or trying out for the drama club. Take advantage of everything you've always wanted to do and don't miss out because you're stuck in your comfort zone- college is where you can find out your true niche!

There are so many variables that go into making a college decision and sometimes it can be hard to find a "perfect" institution meeting all of the "pre-requisites" a future student and his/her parents have. It is important to make a list of the most important things to the student. In my opinion the student should have the most say in the decision since he/she will be going there for the next 2-4 years. However, it's always a good idea to bounce ideas off of parents (especially when they're footing the bill!). When looking for that "perfect" school, review your list and rate the school based on those needs/wants. Collegeboard.com is a great website to help students find schools meeting their requirements, and also helps acquire information on certain schools of interest along with contact information. It's also very important to take a trip to the campus if possible. A student may love the sound of a certain school on paper, but when they get there they find it's just not for them. Visit early so you have time to find another school that fits what you're looking for.

The adivce that I would give is do not allow yourself to be held back. Go out and get whatever it is you want out of this experience. College is a great time in a persons life and you should be able to experience and enjoy all that it has to offer a prospective college student. When looking for the right college you must remain open and objective to what each has to offer you. Do not limit yourself to your choices, there is a world out there that is waiting to be explored, so go out and see what the world has to offer you.

The best advice I can give, is make sure you do your research. Look up as many schools as possible, even if you don't think you would be interested. The more diversity you see among institutions, the easier it will be to make a decision. Put a lot of thought and consideration into what you think you might want to go to school for, and the kind of college experience you want. You will be living there for probably about nine months out of the year, so be satisfied with your decision.

In finding the right college, it's best to find one that best suites the individual and best accomidates their needs and wants. College is the time when people start to become the person they are going to be for the rest of their lives, so choosing college to best help them complete that goal is helpful. Making the best out of a college experience is often hard, because college life is challenging. There is no longer that requirement of attending classes; everything is optional. It's often a good idea to make friends with the teachers, so that you will have help when needed or have an extra resource to go to. People often struggle, but it is important to have fun. Finding friends that best suite you help to relieve stress as well as finding things to prticipate in. Finding a comfortable zone is also important; you have to find a study habit that best fits you. The best thing to do is be yourself, and don't stress out. Everything works itself out in time, and sooner or later you will find the exact items you need to make the best out of your college experience.