Eastern Mennonite University Top Questions

Go visit the college during normal classes. It is one thing to visit during the summer but you must get a feel for campus life as well as the institutions strengths in the classroom. College is just as much about developing lasting relationships as it is developing the skills to get a career. They are basically on of the same. Once you have picked a school look for the different ways that you can be involved on campus and in the community surrounding the school. This can add so much more to you college experience. College is a time to grow and explore and take advantage of that. Enjoy what you are doing.

Make sure you can afford it, and make sure your kid will always enjoy it for the amount of years they plan on attending it.

Find a vibe you like-whether large or small school. Be open to the fact that it will be a learning experience- for better and worse in your life. Be willing to try different activities, and methods of studying and balancing a social life.

Visit the campus in person, and when you have time to visit the surrounding area and go to events on campus. Have your child stay in the dorms if possible, and let them spend time on their own on the campus.

Visit and stay in the dorms. Also talk to students and professors in your department. Get their stories. They will be who you interact with the most. You need to also take note of how easy it is to get ahold of those professors. They should be able to meet with you and take that time.

My advice is simple - to find the college that suits the student best. Whether that be a college that specializes or has the best program for the students desired major or one that adheres to the student's social wants/needs (or both!). My experience at Eastern Mennonite University is one that I would not trade for the world and I encourage all students to find the university that suits them perfectly.

First, don't be afraid to look! There are so many different schools out there, each with its own strengths. You shouldn't miss out because you didn't take the time to explore your options. Don't let the opinions of others determine your decision. Research a variety of schools, maybe even a few you are skeptical about, and then pick your favorites. Don't choose your school without visiting first! The campus visit is when you truly get a feel for the atmosphere of the school and whether it is the right fit for you. Once you've made your visits and sent in your applications, wait for your acceptance letters and make your decision based on research and first hand experience. Once you've found the right school, it is up to you to give yourself a great experience. Go to class and pay attention. Your professors know their stuff. Don't be afraid to meet new people and try new things. Take a class or two that just sparks your interest. Get involved on campus in clubs or intramurals; it's a great way to meet people. Most importantly, be yourself and have fun.

Home is what it felt like when I found Eastern Mennonite University. I believe that when you feel at home, then that's where you belong. Home represents family and I believe that EMU is like family to me in so many ways. I live 8 hours from home and if I wanted to I could go to a friend's house for break and feel completly comfortable. EMU has helped me grow as a woman and as a servant. I have grown closer to God this last year and not because the campus offered church related activities, but because of the people I lived with and saw everyday. Their examples have helped mold and prepare me for the world. I have also made wonderful friends that I know I'll have for life. When I struggled and was scared as a freshman people comforted me and made me part of the EMU community of believers. There are countless schools that offer great education, but non can measure up to the extent of care and love that EMU offers. I look forward to going to my other home, where I can be myself and grow. Thanks : )

Make sure to go on many college visits while going through the decision process to give you a glimpse into what the campus is like and if you can see yourself there or not.