Dixie State University Top Questions

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

Jessica

I would tell myself to try and decide what I want to be in life before I start trying to be something unknown. I would say set goals and stick to them. College is really hard and really expensive and wasting time is not a good way to go. Apply for every scholariship you can; they are a must when it comes to College. Lastly, have fun! It's not worth it if you don't enjoy it.

Ricky

Do it! In other words take the time to find the right college. While you are there, prove to yourself that it is the right college. Create your environment, make the most of it, learn and apply it in every way possible. But don't stress too much about which one to go to. Just make sure you go!

Mitchell

Look at not just the college but the enviroment around it. For example Dixie has beautiful National Parks all around it, lakes, snowboard resorts, parks, and really its a wonderful place to live, it has everything. I believe it plays a big role in college. And last but not least, of course, is the academic programs that best fit your needs and your goals.

Dolores

College is a delicate balance between academics, social activity, and a myriad of other things, depending on what you're involved in. The role each of these plays in a student's life is entirely up to the student. The important thing to remember in selecting a school is to select a school that best fits what you want out of your college experience. Remember, college is what YOU make of it.

Jessica

My biggest piece of advice to parents and students alike is to start looking early! It is never too early to start discussing and looking into differnt options for college. The sooner you start, the better prepared you will be when it finally comes time to make a decision. Every college has some kind of website; use them! They carry all kinds of valuable information about the school and forms that you will eventually need when you decide on a school. Another thing that proved to be very valuable in my decision was to tour the campus of the school(s) that I felt I was truly interested in. When it came down to deciding time, I chose the school that I felt most at home and comfortable with while on the tour of the campus. It was a good tie-breaker between the colleges I had trouble deciding between. Also, talk to friends and other parents about their past or current experiences with colleges you might be considering. They can give you firsthand opinions about classes, teachers, and other campus things that you might not be able to read about or research. Remember that this is a fun experience!

Jenessa

Choose wisely. Look at all the options available and don't chose the most expensive school because that doesn't mean it's better. Small schools have a lot to offer, especially being able to know the professors.

Berklee

The first thing you need to look at is, do they have the major you are pursuing. If not its not the right school for you. I think the next important thing is the location of the school. Not only the town and state but also how close family or friends might be. If you know you are going to get home sick really easy. Its probably better to go somewhere closer to home. You don want being homesick interfere with how you do in school. To get the most out of college you need to work hard and get good grades. Its important to have a social life and be involved with activities and clubs. Those things should not come before your school work though. After all that is the reason your going to school, to get an edcuation so you can get a good job. Its good to have a balance between school and the social life. Another thing to remember is that school is going to be hard and stressful, but there are many people to help you and it will definately be worth it when you graduate.

Erin

I would advise them to visit the colleges with clear questions in mind. If the student isn't sure what they would like to go into then to take a variety of classes that can help them learn about different fields. Don't feel like that would be a waste of time to do. Be open minded about what kind of schools you apply too and spread out your options. College is fun and take all the opportunities you can to enjoy it!

Victoria

I would suggest that parents and students look for schools that have a wide variety of academic opportunities so that students don't feel trapped in their majors. More importantly check out the class schedules to see if the school offers enough classes to obtain the desired degree.

Rachel

801389rk towards them, and you'll be happy!