Daniel Webster College Top Questions

If I could go back and give myself advice as a high school senior, I would say that school has priority over all other social experiences and that hard work does pay off. I would also be sure to not take the time off that I did so I could finish earlier.

My college experience came after my first four years in the Air Force. I was older than most of the student who attended with me so I had no real relationships from campus. I descided it was best to live off compus because of the age differance. The age differance was not just in years but also in mentality. But I think I was able to get something out of my college experience, not just a degree. I found that my ability to write was better than I realized, even technical papers became better than ever before. Going to college was a great experience that allowed me explore a side of me I didn't know I had. I was able to stand in front of a crowd to speak, I could learn things that were almost in possible when I was younger due to a learning disability. I found a better way to work with and around learning disability and use it a an advantage and not a disadvantage. I also found that I could easily ask for help without shame. Also all of this has been valuable to my mental and spiritual progression thus far.

Start College right after you finish high school, continue and completed your college education no matter how hard or difficult it might be. While you?re in college try to get into an internship/ co-op program which will groom, teach the student etiquette and give the student the business tools and hands on training the student will need for the business world.

The first advice I would give to myself if I was to go back in time would be to get involved. Going to college mainly starts a whole new life and includes a fresh start. Throughout high school, you would seem the same friends, coaches, and teachers every day. After high school and moving onto college, there will be so many new faces around you that have no idea who you are or what your personality is. If you were shy and not involved in high school, there is always time to change your personality if you don't want to be shy anymore. Especially at college there are so many different ways to get involved to make new friends and hopefully open you up to new activites and a new you.

I think the most important thing for future college students to do is make the decision for themselves. Sometimes we get discouraged by the cost of a college, the distance from home, or that no friends will be close by. Don't make your decision on college based upon any of these things. You are going to make new friends and can stay in touch with ones from high school. The costs can always be off set by scholarships and financial aid. If you are going to spend four years at a college, make sure it is the one your heart desires. Otherwise, you will get a few weeks into school and realize that you might have been happier somewhere else. It is so important to choose the college you like the best; It is one of the most important decisions you make as an adult and can affect your entire future. Do it for you! Good luck!

Visit the campus on a normal school day (non-open house). You will see the normal day-to-day life of the campus- from activites to meals served. Also, tour the nearby towns and see what is around to do nearby. Another thing to consider is the variety of closely-related majors at that school. Many students find themselves not going in the right direction with their first major, but end up with one that is fairly similiar. The ability to switch without moving schools is a plus as well.

I can't stress enough that in order to be satisfied with your college, you have to choose the right one. Choosing a school due to the amount of money it gives you or because the dorms are nice are not good reasons. Always visit the colleges you are accepted to before making a decision about the next four years of your life. In order to choose the right school, it is always better to have a comprehensive understanding of it, as opposed to just being attracted to it by scholarship money and such. When you finally do get to college, make sure you get involved. This is the best way to meet new people, try new things, and get the most out of your short four years at college. Join clubs and teams of things that interest you, get involved in class, and leave your dorm room door open! The more you put yourself out there, the more people you will meet, the more things you will be able to try, and the more you will get out of college. In short, don't make a hasty college decision and GET INVOLVED!!

Finding the perfect school is more important than the perfect outfit or more important than a new car. The perfect school is so very important because it can either be your path to a desirable and satisfactory career, or it could be an unfortunate step backwards. Picking the school that is just right for you is critical because with the proper knowledge and gained experiences at this school, there?s no telling what you can do. My advice in finding the right school would be to: pick a school with more than just one major that you are interested in. Often times there will be a change of plans, thoughts, or direction, and a school with only one major of interest there is nowhere to go. Another consideration factor would be the size and locations of the school, both are important in the selection process. Finally, go look at the schools, if you like them and they have what you are looking for, there you go. Once you get to school, study hard, but also take time to make friends and enjoy yourself. College is a wonderful experience, make the most of it!

Know the food, talk to people not in the payed service of admissions, see all there is to see, know the social life, look at the money situation you will be in, accout for possible down turns....

My advice is plain and simple. Make sure you do your homework before choosing a school. Make sure that it is where you want to go and not someone else's choice. You may want to attend a workshop or a camp at the school before making a final decision. Make sure you research your major and make sure that it is something that you are going to be interested in doing for the rest of your life. A lifetime is a long time to not be doing a job that you are not happy in. Also apply early, this includes college applications and scholarships. The earlier you know where you are going, what you want to do there, and how you are going to pay for the schooling the easier your decision will be.