Ferris State University Top Questions

Apply early, narrow down your choices.

Make sure you research the program well before you apply and enroll. In my program half of the classes that seemed interesting in the catalouge and website (and I really wanted to take them) were not offered during my entire 6 yrs of attending off and on.

heres the thing to students live your life the way you want to....make mistakes and learn from them....dont be to generous or to nice people use that as your weakness , i should know. As far as anything goes if you cant afford it obviously it wasnt meant for you to buy so please do not take out more money than what you NEED from a student loan. I have seen this happen to a lot of my friends and now they are struggling to pay for what they need because they spent all the money on what they WANT. To the parents i would like to say we know the you love us regardless of what we do but please emphazize to your children that you will stand by them through the tough times and the good times!!!

The biggest piece of advice that I would give as a current college student to future college students is to throughly research the colleges one wants to attend. It is very important to get many diffent opinions about a school before attending. Some ways a prospective student could do this would be to take a school provided tour of the campus to find out more about the facilities, as well as living arrangements and the food services. Another very useful way for students to get an idea if a school is right for them or not would be to ask current students at the college about life there and how well the school and campus function as a whole. It would be best if one did not know these students to be questioned because this is a great way to get an unbiased opinion about a school from someone who's shoes you could be in some day. In order to make the most of the college experience one must become involved in the campus life. Without interaction college is extremely boring and repititious. The very best way to enjoy college is have fun but remember why you are there.

My advice to parents or prospective students about finding the right college, is to do research. Don't just pick a school because of it's name or because your parents or friends when there. Find a college that will treat you like a person, not a number or a dollar sign. Everyone has there own need when it comes to education and what you're friends or parents need(ed) may not be what works for you.

When selecting the right college, parents and future students should first take into account what major they want to study. This is important in selecting a college that not only offers their selected major, but is also known for having the best program for that major. While many college students change their majors more often that one would think, it is important to select a college that has a variety of majors. This way if the student realizes they are going into the wrong profession, they can easily switch majors. When selecting a college, the cost of tuition is always a concern. From experience I have learned that no matter how much tuition can be, there are always scholarships and other financial aid programs available. Thus, when selecting a college, I wouldn't focus so much on the cost, as I would put emphasis on 'Is this the RIGHT college for you?'. Altogether I would say to keep in mind the type of college you are looking for, and most importantly focus on yourself. What do you want in a college? Look for that, because there is sure to be a perfect fit for you out there.

I would tell students to look at the programs offered at the schools, and also what the school is known for. You wouldn't go to a school that is known for pharmacy if you wanted to go into teaching. Also, look at the location. Do you want to be hours away from home, or be able to come home every weekend? I'd also look at price and ask other people who already go to that school how they like it. Take a tour of campus and get informed about things your interested in like clubs, sports, and an other activities. These are all key factors in picking your perfect college experience.

Find the college that fits you best by research it online or making phone calls and ask other people who are in the major you want to be in. The best thing that you can do is to visit the campus a get a realy feel for it. The best advice that I can give is to not let money hold you back from going to where you want to go. Money can be repaid but once in a lifetime experiences cannot be. Opportunities are endless and never pass any of them up. Once you get to where you want to be get active even if int isn't the most socially accpetable organizaation, like band. People look at me weird for loving band but it makes me happy and I have made some of the best, wholesome friends in the world. Nobody can take away those memorable experiences away from you except for yourself so don't let them pass you by. And if something sounds like fun, don't just sit there thinking about it, do it, trust your own judgement and you will have the time of your life.

Find a school for the right reasons, like academics, not social life. Take your time to value your choices. Have fun learning, but take it seriously, this is a huge part of your life!

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