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What should every freshman at Cleveland State University know before they start?

Roula

Finding the right college is based on previous experieces. Parents or students should take in consideration the percentage of succeded people who are graduated from x school, and also they should follow up with any new information regarding that school (importance, safety, staff, professors, administration, job opportunities before and after gradution, etc)

Chris

College is your chance to meet new people and discover things you enjoy that you might not have known about. It's nice to have friends going to the same college as you, but the more people you get to know, the college experience will be easier and a lot more fun. You need to find a school that fits your personality. If you don't like sports, you probably shouldn't go to a school that is only known for its athletics. Even though college is a lot of hard work, you need to take the time to enjoy yourself. It shouldn't just all be work and school. You need to make new friends and acquaintences, because they might just help you into the job of your dreams. You need to make the most of your college experience because it will never come around again.

James

My advice to parents and students is that the both of them should work in harmony in making the selection for which college to enroll. From experience it has ben proven that parents and students who have worked together in the selection of which school to enroll, have always proven to be about 99{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} successful in their academic pursue than otherwise.

Rachel

Take general classes for two years and then decide if you really want the major you have chosen still. Pick a dream and run with it when it gets hard!

Brendan

Try to find a school that is geared towards your major and somewhere you want to go!

Daicey

GO ON COLLEGE VISITS!!! I didn't have the opportunity to, but I definately missed out on the college experience. I commute, I think college is the worst necessary evil ever, yet millions of 20 something's say it was the best time of their life. I missed my "fit". Retake those ACTs and SATs. It's where the money's at. Don't miss out on memorable experiences, but do skip the late night rides in favor of finding funding opportunities or studying for something important. It gets real, real fast. You don't want those loans. You don't want to fail from working too much. You don't need any extra stress, trust me, dorm room drama, finals, and slacker project partners will be just about all you can handle. If you can't get enough rest, at least eat some nutritious food. You would not believe how easy it is to feel completely drained mid semester. Never skip an opportunity to get ahead. Copy study guides, go ahead, do it. You need all the time you can get.

Eman

When I first transferred from a community college to Cleveland State, I was worried at first. After being able to interact with other classmates and teachers, I began to feel more comfortable. I think the people in college make the college a better place and the college makes a person a better person. This is done at Cleveland State in a variety of ways and most of which must be experienced first hand. Being an Arabic muslim, I was afraid that I wouldnt be as welcomed as I was at the community college where I knew alot of people. But at Cleveland State I felt very welomed and felt I was able to express my different beliefs and culture views because the school held many events for students such as international day, springfest, and many more in which you can be your own person and do your own thing. I would recommend Cleveland State to many people because I believe it is a fun, safe and very friendly environment for everyone.

Erin

I would tell them to take their time when trying to find the right school. When the student start going to the school of choice he or she should try to get involved inactivities and groups.

Geneithia

When trying to find the right college, the first thing to do is visit college websites and view their majors and activities. College fairs would be good to attend as well. If you find any that interests you then schedule a campus visit.

LAUREN

DO NOT THINK OF COLLEGE AS HIGH SCHOOL. IN COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE DEPENDENT AND IT IS VERY EASY TO JUST DECIDED TO NOT GO TO CLASS. INCOMING STUDENTS MUST CHANGE YOUR WAY OF THINKING FROM A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO A COLLEGE STUDENT.