Flagler College-St Augustine Top Questions

Yes, you're going to have to work a lot because you didn't have anything saved for college, but you'll make just as many friends through work as through school, so don't sweat it. Don't feel bad putting off assignments because you do well under pressure. Don't be in such a hurry to move off campus because it's amazing how expensive it is to live on your own. You should try and talk to more people, just walking around, in the halls, whatever. You'll rarely be in a place like this again: where you can begin whole conversations based solely on the fact that you are both standing there.

I'd tell myself that it's not as scary as it seems; living away from home has all sorts of benefits, and the one that matters most is finding out who you are. Highschool-me didn't even want to go to college after how annoying highschool was, but I'd tell her that it gets better. College lets you choose your own way, and there's almost always an alternative if you don't like a subject or a teacher. I'd tell her that even when things are rough-- when she's crazy with fatigue or overwork, when she's too poor to buy ramen, when she's confused and doubting-- there's always someone to turn to. I'd tell her that the best friends she'll ever find will be there, and that they'll form the sort of family and society she's always wanted, one full of artistic inspiration and constructive criticism and emotional support. I'd tell her that she's not weird; she just hasn't found people like her yet, but she will, and it will be amazing. I'll tell her she won't regret going, not even once.

I would tell myself that the only way to get involved and fully adjust to a new college and new atmospere is to go out and join clubs or sports. Even leave the dorm room door open so when people walk by you can just say hello. I would also recommend participating in the hall events. These are great ways to mkae friends on your hall. I would tell myself to not be afraid to try something new and get involved. To not be afraid to be who you are. You are a great person with great ideas, now go show them and change the world. You can do it. It all starts with the ambition and drive you have, no go and reach for your dreams. Show this world wht you are made of. Give back without fear. We can do this. We can be true to ourself and make a difference, you just have to open that dorm room door and go out into the world.

Hey buddy, how's it going? I'm good now. Be careful of Flagler College's Dining Hall food! Take care in what you eat and how much! Also, run more, get involved more early, and make friends with as many people as you can! Be more outgoing and get more involved at Good News Church in the area. Don't let any relationship keep you tied down and keep you as a hermit in the dorms. Go out, have fun, and always stay true to who you are! Take care, my friend, and never lose hope in the Son! Your pal, A.J. Wagoner

Don't listen to peer pressure because you don't have to do what your new friends are doing to fit in. Take you time when it comes to partying, you have 4 years to have fun.

Visit the university you would want to attend before accepting the college. Second find what intrests you the most of the college. The environment is the most essential element in college. If you like to party go to a big college, if you like small classes go to a private college, etc.

Make sure you look at every school, even the ones you are not too interested in, they might surprise you. Try and visit every campus during the school year to get a feel of the campus, you want to make sure you will be comfortable there. Try to do as much research as you can about the school, degrees, student life, anything the interests you. Once you get to the school, try and be involved on campus... join clubs, got to the events, meet people. Enjoy it, but don't get too much into the partying where you are left hungover for class all the time. Take your work and yourself seriously. This is your future, don't throw it away.

Trust your gut, make sure that you do a campus visit because pictures just arent enough and there is definitely a certain feel you can get by just visiting the campus :)

Students and parents should plan plenty of time to take college visiting trips. The best way to narrow down college choices is to visit the campus itself. Then, when you are visiting the campus, don't be afraid to ask lots of questions, visit a class or two in your area of interest, and meet with a professor. Most schools also offer the opportunity to stay in the dorms with a student. In addition, weight factors such as cost, distance from home, majors offered, and student life activities offered. I would suggest making a list of the things important to you in finding a school. Then, take that list on your visits and use it to form the questions to ask your tour guide, students, and professors. After visiting and getting a hands-on experience with the school, the decision of which school is the best fit for you should be much easier.

Visit the campus more then once talk to other students and visit more then 4 schools

I would tell them to pick the school that they feel the most comfortable at. The main thing is to get a good education but the studnet must also feel comfortable and have fun from time to time. Parents also need to feel confident that the student will recieve a good education while also feeling as thought the student will be safe.

In finding the right college i think you either need to concentrate on which school offers the best program in your interest of study. However, if you do not have an interest yet or are more concerned with your surroundings really investigate the size of the campus, population, and class size. I think doing that helped me find the perfect school in my first year. Also, if involved on your current campus, highschool or college, see what you enjoy being active in. Then see what similar programs or clubs are offered by your prospective college. An easy transition is to join something you already like to do and then make friends who like the similar activities. Making friends eliminates stress right off the bat and allows a student to transition into the academic atmosphere with a nice support system away from home. Good luck!

My advice is to visit a lot of different schools that you think you might be interested in. Make sure to keep track of all the deadlines for applications and financial aid, because sometimes that can create problems and prevent you from going where you want. Don't be afraid to apply to a lot of different colleges, because it's always nice to have backups available. Financial aid is available out there, so don't let the cost stop you from going somewhere you've always dreamed of.

My best advice would be to visit the school and keep an open mind. Going into the appliocation process I was 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure I wanted a big school but something led me to Flagler College, which is as small as a school gets in retrospect. And I love it! You have to be open to taking a big chance with college. Theres a good change you won't like it but that's why there is always the oppurtunity to transfer. Don't settle for the place that is easiest to get into our just a party school. I have an open mind about school and don't turn it down just because it lacks one or two things you were hoping for. It might end up making for an amazing four years!

Visiting schools is extremely important. Try not to choose a school if you aren't able to visit it. If that's not possible, call the school and speak with people who work there. Talk to student ambassadors about the school environment. If you will be living on campus, definitely go on a tour of where you'll be living. Make a list of questions beforehand and ask them while you're at the college. Also, make sure you know all the details of the meal plan if you have one. Know if you have to pay for an entire year, if you can cancel it and get a partial refund, etc. The best college experience is one where the student is happy, and this starts with being satisfied with the living facilities and food.

Talk to the students on campus. Try to talk to someone from each major and especially the major that you are interested in. Visit the whole town around you and do some research about the area. Do not go into anything blind.

Take the time and really get to know the school that you are going to; take tours and do campus visits. The best way to learn whether or not a school is for you is if you become familiar with it. It will be your home for the next four years so it would be in your best interest to select your school carefully, based on your personality and what the school has available in terms of campus activities, and the types of classes that are available. Enjoy yourself and do not be too serious; have fun in school and truly experience everything that it has to offer. These are our formidable years, we should openly embrace them!

The advice I would give to the student centers mainly around the idea of what best works for him/her. A number of questions need to be answered when deciding on the right school for you. Is it affordable and in your family's budget? If not, is the financial aid at the institution able to help you out like you need to be helped? These questions and many more have to be answered in order to choose the right school for you. As for the parents, they need to know that the school is safe, provides a great education at an affordable price, etc. Once all these questions and options have been made clear and the student/parent know what they want, then the decision on what school to attend is complete. To make the most out of your college experience, is to just get involved in as many clubs, fraternities/sororities, extra-curricular activities, etc to the extent that it does not affect your school work and time management is not an issue. College life becomes incredibly more pleasing if you are working with others who are as interested in something as you are.

Choose the college that best fits you. Don't be heavily influenced by your friends, family or even boyfriend or girlfriend. If you choose do this, I guarantee that you will be happy with whatever school you choose.

The best advice I can give on finding the right college, is to find a place that makes you happy. I couldn't imagine going away to school and hating it. If you aren't happy, then you won't do well in your classes or make friends. You have to remember that college is supposed to be fun as well as educational.