Emporia State University Top Questions

My advice to parents and students looking for the right college is to take many college visits to get the feel of each place. Some universities look good on paper, but in person it may be a different story. Also, I would say not to stress much about what college accepts you. Unless you need the particular prestige conveyed on you by a certain college, all institutions strive to make you succeed. Of course, some major programs aren't as up to par as others, but all in all, you make your college experience what it is. Its up to you to make the best out of the cafeteria food, to find your niche of friends, to become involved in campus groups, and to make the right choices in general. So, to get the most of the college experience, find some kind of balance between social and academic life. Be involved, but don't forget your studies. What good is sitting alone in your dorm room when lifelong friends can be made here?And what good is all that money spent on tuition if you don't get a degree in the end? This opportunity comes just once. Embrace it.

Make sure your child is happy at that school. Schools offer many ways to get to know people before they actully attend the university.

find a cheap school if you dont have a major.

If I could I would tell all parents and students looking for a college to weigh all of there options. Students if you are afraid of being away from home, find a college that is close enough but that is far enough away to have your freedom. Parents try and be open minded with your student and visit lots of colleges and find what you like and dis like about them. Pro and Con it out until you have both come to a conclusion that is an agreement. It should be a fun and exciting experience. Try and not argue about it with your student, and dont put pressure on them for a certain college, and students keep an open mind with your parents.

Do not listen to coaches or anyone offering you any type of deal or scholarship because you will NOT be happy! Trust me I learned, after making the worst mistake possible and going to Avila my first year I knew that I needed to pick a school that I wanted to go to. I needed to pick one that met my needs. That's why I ended up here at Emporia. I picked it because the community is so supportive. The town is small and not so busy. There is no fear of walking outside alone, and people here are so friendly. Make sure you meet some of the teachers and administators before also, because it makes a big difference. When the teachers care, it makes you care and you will actually learn. Pick a school that has your major and what your interested in. Also finally make sure that the school has a good reputation so you are more likely to get a job right out of school.

i would tell parents and students to research the college and get involed in either sports or some kind campus activity

I would suggest that the parents stay as far away from the decision of finding the right college as possible. Students are trying to find a place where they feel comfortable and where they will get the best college experience and sometimes parents have too much of an influence on that decison. The only person who knows where they belong is the student. I would suggest to students to look for a school that looks high-spirited and full of energy. You want to be in a place where you will be pushed to make decisions that involve risks and shape the person that you will become someday. Find a school where you can get involved with clubs or organizations that spark your interest. Think carefully about things like class size, and how far you will have to walk to class every day because those things are very important. Overall choose a school that will help you evolve into someone intelligent, social, and involved.

Visit the college more than once, before deciding where your going to attend. Also talk to some of the students there (not the ones giving tours), because alot of times they will tell you other things that the tourguides won't.

Cut back on messing around such as distractions and keep focused on school and graduating.

Have an idea of what you're interested in doing once you are out of college. This will help you chose which school is right for you based on their reputation! You don't necessarily have to stick with that choice after you're out of college; you can always go back to school!