Ferris State University Top Questions

Go to college where you feel most comfortable and at a place where you are able to find a great job or advancement in graduate stdies, also the college should have credits that are easily transferrable as it is very likely that you will transfer to a different school after your first two years.

I would push to explore as many college choices as possible and take time to visit the campuses. Work hard to utalize scholarship opportunities and transfer community college credits at a lower cost. Drive yourself to explore the school for what it offers and seek out the expertise of different professors. Build relationships and a framework of what you want, not just what is offered and find where the flexibiltiy is. Don't be afraid to move out into the community to round out the experience. People are generous with students that want to learn. Take the practical opportunites such as contests in the field to make showable work and be mindfull of deadlines. Along that line organization is important. Remember when it's all over, you don't get to do it again!

Talk to Alumni and Advisors. There isn't enough information out there for an informed decision. Get any and all information you can about campus life, course loads, teachers, students, extra curricular activities, student organizations etc. Being armed with all the information is key. Research the degree you wish to obtain and ensure the college offeres the proper courses for that degree. Meet with an advisor to ensure you don't waste your time and money taking courses that don't relate to your degree or that don't transfer if you plan to transfer later on in your degree. Have an open mind when it comes to taking courses for your degree. You never know when something might spark your interest and guide you toward a more fulfilling degree and career! Be involved. It never hurts to know a lot of people. Networking is key in the business world. Start now! Network and make good friends! Most of all don't take college TOO seriously. Have the focus to complete your courses and to get the degree you desire however keep in mind you don't get these years back to have fun!

First, find out what interests the perspective student or rather something that they could do for the rest of their life. Once they figure out what career or field they would like to go into, find a college. Take into consideration what the student's learning style is whether its hands-on or lecture, once thats done figure out if the college they found fits into one of those catagories. Some students often learn that after they enter college that they like to listen to someone teach, while others figure out that they'd rather do something hands on. Another suggestion would be to visit the school to look at the facilities, such as labs, lecture halls, dorms, etc. Since a experience there will really help making a decision to what college they'd like to attend later on. Doing your homework isn't just in school but in life, if you mismanage you'll be setting yourself up for a great disappointment later on. Another key note is to get actively involved in activities that go along with the field being studied. Societies and clubs are a helpful way to socialize and keep up interest in that field.

I would say visit the campus to make sure you like it. Visit the dorms to see if they fit who you are. Talk with professors and RAs and advisors. It will help you choose a lot better about where to go for college.

I think it is very important to do a lot of research before making the decision: 1. Gather information about the site - online and talking directly to them on the phone 2. Talk to people directly on the campus, important be knowledgable on every situation. 3. Money is a factor, so fill out every scholarship and financial opporunity. Both as a parent and a student you have to keep your mind open, no matter where you may end up. Remember an education is something no one can take away from you.

Don't just choose a school based on the major you are looking for. Choose one that best suits your interests.

Ask questions. A good college will bend over backwards to accomodate you. Go for a visit. Talk to current students. Go with an open mind, and try everything that is offered! This is how you make friends, find study buddies, and create your support system.

Dear future student, College decision making is not easy. There are a lot of things to look into such as which degrees are avialable, pricing, acceptance averages, college living, college social life, and location, which can influence your decision. When I started researching for colleges to attend, I first started searching by the degree I was interested in, Dental Hygiene, located in my home state. Three main campuses came up, so I took the time and my parents and I went and visited each campus to get a good idea of the life there. Then we looked at thier average acceptances in ACT scores, if I needed to take the SAT and GPA scores to see if I was an eligible canidate for the colleges. I also looked intently at costs of each college per credit of class. To finalize my decision, I looked at location and decided on something that was close enough to home, but not too close, and seemed similiar to what I was used to at home. I chose Ferris State, and have loved every minute of my college life. College isn't always just books though, remember you have to have some fun too.

I believe that the choice of a college is a very important decision in a young person's life. The expereince can either be a great one or one that is truly life altering. It is not just about the education it is about the whole experience that is a part of going away to college. What a wonderful step into the real world that is not quite filled with all the worries of being an adult. Sometimes the fact that students are now 18 makes them feel that they are adults and can have the wherabouts to make all the adult decisions. They cannot. Eighteen in merely a number. Find a college or university that can help students make all the right choices so that their experience for the next four years can prepare them for the next step in this big, mean, tough, lonely, world that awaits them upon completion. College life is a wondreful step for the future, do not make this descision lightly.