Ferrum College Top Questions

I would work on time management. I also would have taken more dual enrollment classes. Stay focused on schoolwork more. School comes before fun.

My advice to myself would be not to worry because everything works out. Also, to remeber to look at all options, one doesn't need to figure out what they want to do in life by their senoir year. Going to college a lot of times opens up many more options and helps one discover who they really are as a person. Not everything for the rest of ones life has to be made when deciding to go to college.

I would think first about what is most important, the education you will recieve at the college you choose. Some schools may be very popular, but those tend to be the ones with hundreds of people in one class. While the school I chose was smaller, the maximum number of people I had in any class was probably no higher than 25, the average being much lower. I truely believe it is easier to learn in a smaller class. You get to know your peers and teachers better and as a result can more easily turn to them should you need help in the subject. More than once teachers have offered to stay at the school and assist students as late as there are students waiting outside their door. This may not sound as good to the students as it does the parents, but we forget this is the primary reason we are going to school in the first place. As for making the most of your college experience, I would not measure that by the number of parties you attended. You can have fun, but I chose to focus my efforts on what I was paying for, my education.

My advice would be pick somewhere that you think your going to like. The reason being is that your not going to want to stay somewhere you don't believe your completely happy being at. Make sure the area that you are choosing is safe and it's an enviornment that you can relate to and your comfortable being in. College is more then just any education it's a living experience. It gives you the chance to have fun, make friends, and most of all make something of yourself.

To find the right college, visit the campus and try to stay overnight. You have to get a feel for the campus and the people there to know if it's the right "fit" for you. Then get involved once you are there. Meeting people and being active helps you settle in and enjoy school so much more.

Students should choose a college or university based on what suits them the best. The college experience should be more than just academic. Make sure the school you choose for your self or child has good professors and many on-campus activities, such as sprots, clubs, and volunteer oppurtunities. Although classroom and study time is extremely important, I believe that in order to grow and become ready to face the world you must enjoy your college experience all around. If able, try to attend many open-houses and tours of the campuses you may be interested in. Meeting advisors and professors will also give you an idea of their relationships with thier students and devotion to teaching.

Visit the colleges and pick the one that feels right. Money feels like an issue but the college were you feel like you will be able to get the best education is worth the money. I am paying 29,000 by myself but it is worth the education I am recieving.

Don't just pick a college because there are alot of parties there. Those people that slack off at first are the ones who get left behind in the end.

I strongly agree that you should visit the college or universities of your choice because sometimes when you surround yourself with the people of the school you get a vibe , and with that vibe you can truly decide if that is the certain school for you .

Don't rush take your time and start early. Get as much information as you can about each college