Delta State University Top Questions

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

Erica

Make sure the school offers what you are interested in. Stay focused on your goals and dont stop until you get there becasue there will be road blocks and many obstacles... Just dont give up no matter what. If somebody tells you that you cant do something, prove them wrong and show them you can! You can do all thing through Christ who strengthens you! God bless you and Good Luck cause you can definitely do it!

Cora

My advice is to make sure that you are comfortable. There is a right place for everyone and your college experience will be wonderful if you find that place. A sense of community is important in a college because it becomes your home for four years. Another important aspect in a college is the variety and quality of academic majors. You need to have room to explore what career path you would like to take. If you find a school where you feel comfortable and have opportunity for intellectual growth, you should not pass it up.

Timothy

If you are looking for a small, offordable school, where you can get the same quality education as you would at a large university, come to Delta State University. You will make lifelong friends and memories, be introduced to a diverse population of students, and will be ready to continue your career after graduation. The walk from class to class usually takes two minutes top, and you will more than likely run into an old friend, or make a new one along the way. Don't miss out on a great education and a life full of opportunities.

Haley

Making sure you choose the right college can be hard, especially in your senior year of high school when you're already in over your head with fighting off the senioritis. My advice would be to start researching colleges early--as early as you have an idea of what you want to do. Investigate the programs of study at the colleges you have in mind, email admissions advisors, and set up a date to visit. Visit all your possible candidates, if possible. Make a list of pros and cons based on what you find our during your visits and decide which colleges deserve a second (or third, fourth, and fifth, as was the case with me) visit. Ask advisors if you can meet with or exchange emails with some of the professors in your intended area of study. Not only will you become more familiar and comfortable with your options, you'll display yourself as conscientious and involved in the planning of your future. Apply for state and federal financial aid as early as possible and make sure you keep all your deadlines marked. Once you've made your decision, things fall into place. Enjoy college--it's wonderful!

Ryan

Pick every school that you can see yourself going to, eliminate the one's you can't afford. Continue your reaserch on those schools, eliminating all the ones you have a bad feeling about. Visit the schools left on your list. This will be a had decision, but have confidence in your final pick. When attending the school, you will find things that you didn't expect and probably don't like very much. However, if you to to college with a "no regrets" attitude, you are most likely to last the whole 4 years and graduate.

Eileen

Always remember that the college experience in a once in a lifetime opportunity. It opens so many doors, not only academically but emotionally, mentally, and worldly. If you are worried about your child moving far away or are afraid of moving away yourself, you're always a phone call or a send button click away from home. These are the times to grow and to figure out how to become a functional and well-balanced adult. With the degree you'll be earning, you'll be gaining so many parts of the new improved you you never knew existed. Soak it up. College is waiting for you!!

William

My best advice about finding the right college is searching for one that is known for excelling in the area in which the student wants to go into. It is well worth going out of your way to get a good education. To make the most out of the college experience, I suggest constantly meeting new people, especially those in your field. Students shouldn't isolate themselves in the classroom but instead, make friends with their classmates. It is much easier to do group work with people who you interact with on a regular basis. Plus, this gives you the opportunity to unite socially with peers who share your career interests.

Cole

Listen to what your child wants. Don't let that distant away from home or the finanical issues effect his life.

Ebony

Search for a college that has the best program for your major.

Meagan

When choosing a college, lots of things have to be considered. Among these are the departments at the school, the social life, the academic progress of the school, and of course, scholarships. I would reccommend taking as many college days as possible and really researching every college you're interested in.

kimberli

Visit the college before attending, speak with pervious graduates about their experiences before making a choice. This will be one of the greatest experiences in your life, make sure its the right choice for you.

Steven

For musicians try out everywhere you can. Do not just settle with applying to one school. Apply everywhere and see where the best offer gets you.

Alison

Go where you feel most comfortable and at home. Everything will fall into place after you follow your heart.

Paige

Make sure you visit all the colleges you have as choices. Ask the students what it is like there. Remember you are going for and education not to party.

Erica

I would tell them to go to Delta State University!!!!!!

Brittany

Don't choose a school based on where your friends are going or where your friends want you to go. Find out what you are going to major in, then do some research and find the college that would be best for your major. Study, do your work, turn it in on time, and have some fun along the way. College isn't all about partying or all about working your butt off, it is a mixture of each.

Michelle

College is a place to find yourself, discover what to do with the rest of your life, make friendships that last a lifetime, and possibly even find a lifelong partner. So much of one's life is determined in college that it is extremely important to select the college that best accomodates that person's individual wants and needs. Look into all aspects of a college before selecting it: academics, size, location, scholarships, student/faculty ratio, and any other individual concerns you may have. To make the most of your college experience you should come to class prepared and study hard. No one will force you to go to class so you have to be self disciplined and go on your own. With all the new-found freedom of college it is easy to stay out too late or not study for a test, but just remember to balance your social life with your school work. This way you can have fun AND do well in school and enjoy this wonderful time of your life to the fullest!

Apryll

Best way to find the right college for you is to simply pick a place where you would comportable. Do not just pick some place where everyone from your high school is going to attend. Do it for yourself. Your individuality is very important, and finding a college that will bring that out in you will be the college for you.

Christin

Take a school tour. Make sure you can cover the cost!

Anita

My main reaosn for choosing Delta State University was so that I could remain close to home, but not too close. The three factors that I would consider would definitely be distance, cost, and programs. Many people look at credentials, but one school may be wrong for one person and the perfect place for another. Although the three factors that I mentioned above should definitely be put into consideration, I think your number one priority should fall in the hands of God. Ask for His guidance and your family's opinions, and you will definitely be in a place that you can call home.