Culver-Stockton College Top Questions

I would tell myself that there are plenty of options to consider. The possibilities are endless. It's easy to get caught up in all of these possibilities, so it's easy to stress out about your future, but it's important to take things one at a time. The transition is easier to manage when you let yourself be yourself. No need to make impressions. College is a learning experience, not only about what you learn in class, but about what you learn about yourself and the newfound independence.

If i could go back in time and talk to my high school self i would tell myself that i need to take summer classes to get ahead of the game. I would tell myself that in order to stay with the major know that its hard but there are people to help you people that can set you on your way. You need to start learning to study because you never did in high school you never had to, but in college its different without studying you cant make it throught your freshman year. It will get stressful and you will want to quit but its not the route you really want, you want to good of a life for you and your family to quit. Job oppertunities would leave if you quit school. Know that there is help out there and hard times will pass, "You Can Do It. Never Give Up."

If I could go back in time and give myself advice I would without a doubt tell myself to listen to Baz Lurhman's sunscreen song everyday. I would tell myself that everything in that song is so true so to not worry so much about the future because wheather I know it or not it's going to be good. I would also tell myself to try new hair styles earlier then I had. A direct quote from me future to me past would be "Jasmine...WEAR BANGS!! Match it up with curls in the back and make it long. You will not regret it!"

Don't go somewhere you don't really want to go to. Pick a school you want not one your parents or loves perfer to you to go. BE yourself and have fun and make the most of it while you can.

For parents, let your kids make the decision. It's their life and they have every right to choose the career of their choice. For students, find the college that best describes you in personality, opportunities, and value/cost of living. Make sure you understand about any issues such as security, financial aid and living arrangements. Make sure that they offer the program you chose and any additional educational programs such as masters and/or doctorate for future reference. If first you don't suceed, you can always transfer. Most importantly, enjoy the ride!! You are privileged to visit the universities and colleges and learn about them. You meet new people and travel to different places. The choice is yours.

visit the campus before you decide on where to go. Go somewhere that you are comfortable with, have fun, and study something that means something to you.

The best advice to give anyone is be true to yourself, don't let any friends or even parents make an affect on your decision because they will not be there you will. Ask alot of questions to people when you visit about how the school really is the life and student activity. If you can pick a weekend where you can stay and shadow someone around for a day. As for keeping making the best of your college experience, have an open mind and experience everything. The saying,"Live life to the fullest" is the perfect thing for any new college student to do. Be smart and don't let other people affect what your there to do. It might be school but it can also be fun too.

College is in some ways the same as your life, you'll make it what you want it to be. The advice that I would give to the students and parents about choosing the college that is best for them is to make it your own. Choose a college that you can become your own person at, one that you feel free to express yourself and to that will mold you into the adult that you want to be. As for the college experience; join in on everything that you possibly can, stay busy, stay productive, make friends, make contacts, make college the best experience you can because everything that happens in college changes your future for the better or the worse. Be sure however to make time to have fun, don't spend every night in the library or held up in your room. Some of the people you know now will be people that you have around for the rest of your life. Choose the right path for you, choose the right career for you, choose the right college for you; this is all about what you want. It's time for you to do something for you.

My parents did not help me pay for or choose a school. While going through orientations at two different colleges the focus was on the parental needs and desires. Being an 18 year old sitting in those rooms alone got a little intimidating. Since my parents had little say in my college choice, my views are a little different than most students. When choosing a college, a student needs to look at their priorities. Ask yourself some questions. Do you want a text book education or a school that emphasizes critical thinking and analysis? Do you want to be close to home or not? Do you have strong religion-based values? How important are school spirit and extracurricular activities? Get an idea by talking to students, not just the ones that are paid to give you a tour. Read the school newspaper. Look at what alumni from that college are doing. Finances are important, but ultimately go with your gut feeling. College is going to be your home for at least four years. Pick the college that has trends established that you like, but also be sure that it's a place you can make your own mark.

I would suggest that the student should choose the college that he/she feels the most comfortable with. Don't go anywhere that doesn't feel comfortable, safe, or right. This is going to be a decision that they are going to have to live with. Also, if they know what they want to major in, they should go for it. Never let anyone say that they can't or shouldn't do something. I think that it is important for parents to support their children in whatever decision they make as far as college is concerned, and trust that they know what they are doing and that it is the right decision for them. It is important that the parents don't make the decisions for the students. Be yourself!! Don't try and please anyone at the expense of your own happiness, it will be a losing situation for both parties. Students and parents alike, should never take for granted the things that they have and the time that they have. Make friends, study hard, and stay focused!!

To parents and students, I would say do not just glance at the colleges you look at, you really have to look at them. Students, if you think a big university where teachers never interact with their students is for you, then do what you have to do. I chose a small college, because I know what I have to do to succeed in this world. This college is very strong on academics. When people come up to me and ask me what school I go to, I say Culver-Stockton. I always get the same answer. "That's a great school to graduate from, anyone who goes there will never have a hard time finding a job. " I'm not saying that you need to come to Culver, but make a wise decision. If you're an athlete like myself, I encourage you to find a school that has a strong academic program. You will not succeed on the court or field, if you cannot succeed in the classroom. Please choose wisely students and parents.

Finding the right college can be a very scary experience. I know when I was looking for a college, I had no idea what I was doing. Looking for a college is like looking for the perfect outfit for your senior prom. You need to make sure to "try on " the colleges. Go out and take tours of the campuses. You really get a true feeling for the atmosphere of the college. Second of all "look at the price". Is the college's education worth the money? What types of scholarships do the colleges offer? Even though one college may be more expensive than the other, this doesn't mean it is not the right college. This leads to the third step, "compare". Compare the colleges and see which one suites the student better. How big is the college? Whats the average number of students in one classroom? What activities, sports, or greek life do they offer? What is the surrounding community like? Finally, the last step is to just "follow your heart" . I seemed to know that this was the campus for me. If you just do these things you will have the best academic dance of your life.

I would advise students to make a change in their life. I feel that most students I know that go to college go to a college that is similar or close to their hometown. Culver-Stockton is a small school just like my high school was but I believe I still made a change. Culver is 2 hours away from my hometown. I feel I moved far enough away that I could start to learn to live on my own. Dependency is something Americans live off of. People depend on their college life to be just like their high school life. People depend on their parents and going home every weekend. I just think students should get out somewhere and live their life on their own. Someday, these students are eventually going to have live independently. Why not start learning independence during freshman year of college?

I would tell any high school student looking into going to college that it isn't about the places your friends want to go, it is all about where you feel you want to go. You will be happiest if you choose your college based on your feelings about the people there and the atmosphere. Schedule a visit day at all the colleges you can and see if you feel you can connect with life there. Most people who hate where they go to college only go there because they were pressured by their friends. You will still be able to connect with your friends at another college while you make more friends with the kind of people who are interested in the same things you are. The worst Mistake you can make is going to a college because you parents did. You may get in, but chances are you won't be happy unless you really like the college yourself. It is so important that you pick a college that you can fall in love with, not one that your friends are going to call home just for that reason.

Consider the student first.. Is he/she outgoing? Easy to mingle and make friends. Class size. First timer need to go to a smaller college so they do not feel left out or overwelmed.

If you know what you want to do with your life career-wise, choose a major that fits that job and what is expected for that career. Collegeboard.com is a great help for that. After you have found your intended major(s) and/or minor(s), choose a school that either is known for that degree or at least has it. Using college search engines really does help, especially for those people that know what they want out of a school. For those who don't know exactly what they want yet, it will present you with common options such as town size, majors offered, distance from home, region, college size, activities, financial aid available, and will even tell you how likely you are to get in by your ACT/SAT scores and high school GPA. There's no exact science to finding the right school for you, but using a database will surely help send you on your way to a school you'll love.