Concordia College at Moorhead Top Questions

Finding the right college is easier than you would think. The right school for you won't be the one with the largest campus or the hight tuition rate that you can afford, it will be the the college that makes you feel at home. It is a cheesy statement, but it couldn't be more true. Once you find the right school for you, your college experience will be what you make of it. Find a group of friends that you can trust, and that have the same morals and beliefs that you do. Make sure to only make decisions that you wouldn't mind telling your parents about. Get involved when you can, and find a balance between studying and having fun, and don't let yourself be overwhelmed. Don't ever be afraid to ask for help. If you follow these rules, your college experience will be everything you have be hoping for. Get out there and start learning!

The best advice I can give to graduates is to not be afraid to go to a college where you know no one. I went to college six hours from home where I knew no one. The result? I have made some amazing friends because I was almost forced to meet and hang out with complete strangers. While it's great to hold on to old friends from high school, the poeple you will meet at college will be an even greater influence on your life. To the parents, all I can say is don't worry so much. It is hard to let your child leave the safety of your home, but it must be done. Let them explore the world and make mistakes to learn from.

There are many colleges out there in United States and globally. In order to find the right college many students visit as many as they can, usually in the region of the United States. I do advise you to expand and look at many colleges around the country. I suggest visiting many colleges in the area that you are planning to visit because it gives you a better understanding of what your personal preferences are in the world. With choosing a college you want to make sure the student takes as much experience out of the learning and developing of their character. This happens during the process of making new friends during orientation week and through classes of their major or in the generals if they are undecided. And with these ways of making friends, help the student become involved through the many campus organizations and the community involvement the campus offers. These are the times that will be cherished and the memories that will last forever. Help your student choose the right campus that fits their personality, lifestyle, and what helps them become involved in the community around them.

First and foremost ?arents and students should choose a school that addresses the interests and ?assions of the student. College is one of the few ?laces in ones life where one can truly ex?lore, with avid curiosity and honest interest, without fear of failure. There is ?lenty of time and o??ortunities to discover the classes and major that is most interesting to the student, while also ?roviding a wide variety of liberal arts courses to round out every individual. Finances are ?erha?s the least im?ortant, as financial aid has im?roved and even loans can realistically be ?aid back with most career choices. Dont let the fear of ?aying for school interru?t your dream and ?assion for study. Most im?ortantly college is a ?lace to challenge yourself. Aim high and a??ly to schools that you think are above your ability. Youll be sur?rised when you get in, but also affirmed. Youll be tested and challenged. Bear with it and you will suceed by becoming the ?erson toward which you were already striving. College is about stretching and growing into a res?onsible and dynamic ?erson, with s?ecific and o?timistic goals.

Take this opportunity to be who you want to be. Forget about what you've always been told you're good at. Forget about what's cool. Try as many new things as possible - find out what YOU love. There are so many new opportunities to find out who you are. Don't be afraid to try it all. And always remember: everyone here is looking for friends, you're not the only one who doesn't know anyone. Just relax and enjoy the ride. And PLEASE, don't choose your major based on which career will make you the most money. A career is just a job. Take the time to find your vocation - - that is, find a way to make your passions meet the needs of the world.

I think students should focus particularly on their primary interests and passions. Pursue colleges that excell in these areas, because combining one's passions with a school that will allow one to flourish and grow will result in fulfillment and enjoyment during the college years. Also, look into colleges that will challenge one to go outside of one's comfort zone; I think the most learning and growth happens when things are different or challenging. After evaluating one's passions, I think it's important to weigh out the many aspects of choosing a school, including location, living style, available landscapes or activities, cost, etc. Based on all of these things, one can make an informed, mature college decision. Parents should be a source of guidance in the process of finding a college that is a good fit. They should not seek to control the process, because I think this is an important decision for the student (in terms of learning and maturity). Parents should seek out opportunities to talk openly and honestly about finances as well as the desires of the students, ensuring a decision that is good for both parents and student.

Even if you don't think you would like a school, still go and look at it, if nothing else it will help you figure out what you like and don't like about other schools

My mother always told me, "college is what you make of it". Of course, I never believed her. Which college to attend seemed like the biggest decision I would ever have to make. I weighed the pros and cons forever and even after all that I didn't end up at my first choice school. However, after a full year of college, I can whole heartedly say that I believe "college is what you make of it". It seems like a big decision, and it is, but it's not as horrible as everyone thinks. Every school has great academics, wonderful people, a variety of extra curriculars, and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow in yourself. It's up to you to find and use these things. So, make a list of a few criteria about what is most important to you, and visit schools that meet this criteria. Never underestimate the power of the "at home" feeling. When you find that new "home" . . . you'll know. Your future is "what you make of it", so make it great. You'll find ways to shine no matter where you are. That's how I made the most of college.

People will tell the high school students that they know to tour many schools and one of them will just feel right. In many cases, this truly does work. I toured only one school officially; it was not the school I ended up going to. I went on four other unofficial tours. I prefered just visiting and absorbing the atmosphere, gauging how I would fit in without the intense pressures of a guided tour. The last school I visited was the one that I ended up choosing -- almost from the moment I stepped out of the car! It was small and quaint and a perfect fit for me. The other schools I went to were too big and impersonal. It all depends on the student. Once you start at your school of choice: participate. Join clubs and go to orientation. Even if some of the "get-to-know-you" activities are a little lame and make you feel like you're at camp, it really does break the ice and you end up with an amazing group of friends. And it is completely true that the friends you make in college will be your friends for life!

Do what feels right, but also look into the quality of the program/feild the student is interested in at that school. You can have fun and get a great education wherever you go, but you need to do what is right for you.

Finding the right college is not a choice that can be made without some sort of research. To parents: this decision is one that your child must make. I advise you to be as supportive as you can possibly be. To students: do not wait until the summer after your senior year to start researching your future. Keep in mind that this is a decision that will direct your life in a certain direction, but you will not be stuck in that direction. Your life after high school will be a time for you to learn about who you are through what experiences you decide to be a part of and how you react to them. Whether or not you decide to go to college, I cannot stress enough exposing yourself to the world and learn from your decisions. You will make good and bad choices, be able to learn from both of them. I advise you to really analyze what you would like to do in the future, most likely something that you enjoy doing now, and talk with your parents about how you can pursue that goal. Most of all, be confident in yourself. Best of luck.

It is essential that the prospective student and their parents talk and discuss together about what they should do after high school. For me, I was thinking that I would really enjoy going to a LARGE school with lots of students and enormous class sizes. After talking with my parents however, I realized that I would not enjoy being at a big school, and that I am more of a small school guy. If I were to go back in time, I would definitely try to realize that any college was possible. I stuck around my hometown when looking at colleges, and I wish I would have looked at schools in other parts of the US and world before committing to Concordia College.

I chose to go to college becasue I wanted to explore the "realworld." Unfortnatly, the college I chose was not a good fit for me and my first glimps of the "realworld" was ugly, unloving, and void of creativity. I sensed my life going in the wrong direction and, before long, overly-idealist-I sprialed into a deppression that made me cynical, hopeless, and suicidal. My decison to transfer was the hardest and wisest decision I've made. That said, here is my advise to you about college searching and the socalled "realworld" that somehow gets attached to it: Choose a school you think will fit your values and needs but never become complacent. Listen to the voice inside of you that tells you when things feel right and wrong. You want to go to college and explore the "realworld" that grown-ups talk about? Here's a hint: the "realworld" is HUGE. And the best thing is, we're cognitive, mobile creatures submerged in it all. Somewhere you'll find a community that wants the beauty you have to give and has the beauty you want to see. It exists, and believe me, it's more real than anything.

I would strongly encourage students (and parents) to consider what kind of person they would like to become in life. Personally, I seek to become a kind and decent human being, someone who considers the well being of other people, who carries in their person a sense of dignity and character that describes how they have learned from where they have been, that they are doing some good now, and that knows where it is they would like to go in life. I seek to be a contemplative soul, a good citizen, and to to live my life in such a way that might encourage others to also seek such a life. I want to be able to take great pride in the quality of the hard work I have done, but at the same time know the humility that I can and should always try a little harder to do my very best, be it in high academic research, or in helping a fellow human being. At the same time, a person must never lose sight of the joy of life, that good things do come to those who wait, and to never lose a playful and happy heart.

When choosing a college there are three things that come to mind so you can get the most out of your college experience. First, I would recommend picking up a college guide. This will just help you learn more about the programs offered, tuition costs, the campus culture, and many other things about the college. Then, I would recommend checking out the college's website. This will give you everything you need to know about your school of interest. Lastly, although the above research will be key to finding the right college for you, you have to talk to current students of the college. No one will be able to answer your questions as clearly and honestly as a student that is currently attending the college. This information is going to be stuff that you can't find in school brochures and will be much more valuable to you. Once these things are completed you should have a pretty good idea on where you want to go.

Make sure you feel comfortable living there for a prolonged period of time. Get help when you need it. Ask questions of your professors, other students, and staff.

Do not get caught up in the cost. It is going to be your home for four years and it is an investment in your future. Schools give out great financial aid and if there is a school that you love, you can make it work.

When I steped on Concordia's campus, I truly felt that I was at home. Everything just felt right. I would suggest making plenty of visits and finding what feels right. Sit in on classes and see if you can go to some extracaricular activities that you might be interested in. If you find that you want to participate and be apart of that comunity, there you go. Money has a way of working itself out, that shouldn't be the dessision factor. You are going to spend 4 years at a college, enjoy it and be in an environment that is going to allow you to become the person that you want to become.

Don't worry about how much its going to cost right away. If its the best one for you that you can think of, then apply, and if it's the right college they find ways for you to afford it

Make sure you find a place where you know you can fit in, and be able to cope with others around you.