Eastern Michigan University Top Questions

Even though college can be hard and nerve-racking in the beginning, it will be one of the most fun times of your entire life. You need to make the most of what you have at your school. Join clubs, sports teams, meetings, groups, and just make friends. Make sure you study because that is why you are at school. The people you meet while you are in college will become friends that you will keep forever. College is a great opportunity to explore new options and new things and can really teach you how to grow as a person. When you try and find a school that is best for you make sure you pick one based on your needs and not the needs of your friends. You are going to school for your education and for your career. That should come first. Just remember that if you don't like you school at first, stick it out, it will get better, and pretty soon, you won't want to go back home!

i WOULD TELL PARENTS AND STUDENTS THAT IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD OR SELF TO EXPERIENCE THE FULL OUT COLLEGE LIFE WITH ALL THE WORKS, A SAFECAMPUS, ONE ON ONE ATTENTION WITH ACADEMICS THEN EASTERN MICHIGAN IS DEFINATELY A PLACE TO BE.

If I was giving advice to future students and/or their parents in regards to finding the right school, I would have to say, do your research. Mainly, look for a school that is going to be beneficial to the field you plan on going into. Also, don't worry about going to school with your friends from high school, college is going to be the time of your life, and you're going to make friends that last a lifetime. You really need to choose the school that you feel works best for you and your lifestyle.

Attend a college that meets your needs. Make sure it has your major preference, it's the perfect size for you, etc. To make the most out of your college experience, meet as many people as you can, make connections with professors, go out and have fun. Don't stress yourself over your grades, but make sure you finish your work before you go out and have fun.

I say first visit the campus because that way you will feel a vibe of weather or not you can see yourself attending that school. You should also recearch the size of the school, how are they known nationally and how would you or your child benefit from attending there.

Be willing to spread your wings and try new things. It may be scary at first but it will be fun and very rewarding once the fear wears off. Stepping out of your comfort zone may be necessary, use your best judgement but also think of your future and what you want to gain.

The advice that I would have to give to parents and or students about finding the right college is just to do a lot of research. The research can be done on the internet, by calling colleges, but most importantly by visiting. I thought I wanted to go to a certain school, but once I saw how the campus was set up and how some of the classrooms were designed, I knew it was not for me. Not every school is for everyone. So, take time and tour as many places as you want. You will find the one or two places that just feel right and will be able to make your decision a lot easier. Just remember, start early so that you have plenty of time to notify the universities and colleges if you will or will not be attending them in the fall.

Well, make SURE that you do EVERYTHING you can to get free money, and do NOT rely on student loans to pay the whole way. Or else you will find yourself in my predicament, spending half your day studying and the other half trying to find scholarships and grants. Worrying about student loans also makes focusing much more difficult, I have watched my grades drop because of the pit in my stomach daily (however they haven't dropped SEVERLY because of it, but the fact that they have dropped for this reason is enough). Make sure you tour the campus, but not only with a tour guide. Check it out, watch the students, try the food. This will give you a decent idea of what goes on. Also, look into the costs of living off of campus compared to those on campus, because it is much cheaper! Do not attend a college just because you were accepted to it. Research!!!

Visit as many campuses as possible to make sure you are applying somewhere you will actually want to attend. Visit before you apply to save money!

In making the decision of what college to attend my advice would be to pick a college that is "you". If you enjoy the country and smaller groups of people don't pick a college in a busy city. I have found that its hard to adjust to a new place when its structure doesn't fit your personality or beliefs, its just not you. No matter how long you give it or how much effort you put into it, it will just never work out for you because the place that you are at don't hold the things that make up you as a person.