Coastal Carolina University Top Questions

Sam, Before you go to college, concentrate on taking as many courses that will help in your major, take study skill courses. save money towards studying abroad and understand how far away living 5 states away can be and that coming home to visit is limited by money and time. Always keep the bright, positive outlook you have now.

Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to plan to go to Coastal Carolina University first just so that I would get the full college experience and have fun with it, while also studying and keeping up with classes. I would use Coastal to transfer out of because I love it, but I don't feel Coastal is fully a school you would want to stay in on the track I'm going. It really all depends on your major. I would make sure that I knew for a fact what I wanted to do and research it more and more. Lastly, I would tell myself to live in one of the dorms on campus on not an apartment off campus. I felt like you got more into things and met more people living on campus and even extra-curriculars. College is well worth every penny spent, and I love it!

Don't let anyone decided your future for you. You must decide what will make you happy, not your mom, not your egotistic high school friends. Don't let money decided, there are always ways to help. You have to live with yourself. Remember that dream that's been in the back of your mind since childhood? Now is the time to chase it. Go for it, don't let anyone hold you down. Anything is possible if you simply try.

I would most certainly tell myself to take a risk and go to a four year school instead of a community college for a year, and use the scholarships i recieved towards my freshman year in college instead of to pay for my first year at a 2 year school; were only a few of my credits transferred to the school I currently attend. I would aldo advise myself to speak to career counselors in regards to choosing a major, because maybe I would have a more difinitive plan at the moment. I would also tell myself to continue to be freindly, smile a lot, and be open to new adventues, spontinuity, and being immersed in new challenges and situations; all of which one encounters while being at college. Lastly I would insist myself in getting a college dorm as opposed to an apartment my first year away at school, so I could get the full college experience.

I would tell myself to continue to strive for whatever goals I set for myself to achieve. To find help as soon as I see that I'm struggling in a class and to set a schedule for myself so that I can monitor my time. That college isn't like high school and to be able to motivate myself into achieving what I want.

To visit as many schools as possible and go on tours. The more schools you see the more you can compare. Hopefully seeing the campus can give you an idea of what would be the right school for you.

Pick the college you think is best for your needs or what you like. Don't look at the problems you may or may not see. For every problem you see wrong with the best school their is a solution. So make the best out of it and have fun and what ever you do LIVE AND LEARN.

pick a school where you feel most comfortable and can have fun along with getting your work done.

Find out the best teachers before making your schedule and visit the school before deciding to attend.

Make sure you visit the school, and talk to many of the students. Don't be afraid to make friends, all the other freshmen are new at the school too, so everyone is looking to make friends. Work hard, and make sure you manage your time well, but also have fun. College is about the all-around experience, not just the academics. Get involved in campus activities, they are a great way to meet people and will look great on a resume or graduate school application. Also, make sure to look around at many different colleges. You have to get a feel for what you like before deciding.

Finding the school that is the right fit for your eager student can be a challenge. I applied to 8 schools, and went on many campus tours. When applying and looking at schools, the best advice I could offer would first, make sure that the school your child is looking at has there field of interest. Make sure that the school is within your price range...but its always better to give alittle more reach. Campus layout is important aswell, especially if your child won't be bringing a method of transportation with them. Leaving high school and entering a strange new world can be tough. The first two weeks are the roughest, because your child will feel homesick, miss best friends, ect...but the key is for them to be outgoing. Take some risks, meet new people, try new things. Depending on how much you put in will determine what kind of experience you have, and the more open to new ideas, new people, and new surrondings, the better your experience will be. College is a four year journey with memories that will last a lifetime. Good luck with the search...and I hope they find the right school.

Find the college that is diverse and you can meet different people. Find the college where you can grow as a person but also develop good social skills to use later on in life. A college where you can have fun and enjoy your stay and are glad that you attended that school. Also, another important factor of choosing a school is how it is help with your career and get you a good job after school. If you can find all these important factors in your school then that is the school for you.

While academics are really important, it's most important to find a campus you'll be happiest spending time on. Freshman year of college is unnerving for everyone, and a cozy campus will be your saving grace. Obviously, make sure the campus is ideal for your major. Contact students that are already enrolled and ask as many questions as needed. Keep in mind any campus is what you make it. In order to find the best college for you, you need to spend a little time getting acquainted with yourself and your needs. This will determine how far away from home you're willing to go, the size of the campus, the environment, etc.

I would tell students that the most important thing to do when trying to find the right college is: don't choose a college based soley on the social life you're going to have if you attend "this college," or "that college." While having a social life and having loads of fun is essential, it's also important to remember that WHY you're going to college: to LEARN. Think about your major and te job you want when you get out of school because that's what you'll be preparing for for the next four years. The social life should come in second, compared to the education you'll be receiving when you attend classes every day.

It's very important to thuroughly research and explore all options. Look for a school that best supports what you want to focus in, also look for the size and activities that are around the school. College is a fun wonderful experience that while difficult and stressful at times, helps a person grow into their interests and find new ones that they will enjoy for the rest of their lives.

My advice to students about finding the right college is to be honest with yourself. What do you really like? Are you an urban person who likes the hustle and bustle of a city, or are you more of a slower-paced person who would thrive in a more remote area? Do you want to go to a big-name school that looks great on a resume, or a place where your own acheivements shine? Do you love sports and want to be a part of a dynasty, or do you care more about academic prowess? Ask yourself these questions and answer with your heart. Now is an okay time to be selfish. You are making a milestone decision in your life, and you need to take it seriously. A couple of dont's for picking your school: Going somewhere because your friends are, going somewhere because you feel guilty about the costs of a bigger school, or going to a certain university because your mom or dad did. College is about you, plain and simple.

Choose a school that is right for you in all ways possible. When you walk onto a campus, right away you know know if the ambience feels right for you. Stay focused during your first semester, a lot of changes are ahead and in store for you, but all hopefully beneficial to your growing, learning and social experience. Make best of all opportunites available and most of all, just have fun. College doesn't have to be all books 24/7. Time management is key to success.

I think in order to find the right college and make the most of the college experience, students need to really decide what is important to them. They need to consider not only where they see themselves the following semester, but where they would like to be in four years. It's also very important to speak to as many students and parents as possible about schools they're considering. Visiting a school and taking a campus tour isn't enough! Campus visits/tours are designed to show the school in a positive light. Speaking to students and their parents who have experienced college life at any given school is much more beneficial than taking a tour. Lastly, take your time deciding. Carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of attending each of your college choices and don't let one aspect outweigh any other.

I would suggest that students and their parents take their time when choosing a college. Make a list of the pros and cons of each school you are considering. Make appointments to speak to professors and advisers and ask questions. Evaluate the answers you receive and compare your level of satisfaction at each college. The campus and surroundings are important but when it comes down to it, the education provided matters most!

This is your life! Make your own decision! But make sure it's a wise one! Your life is in your hands!