Florida International University Top Questions

What should every freshman at Florida International University know before they start?

caleb

welll i think that you should go to a school that best fits your personality along with a great program for your major..college is about education but also having to make the college experience fun so that's what i think you should base your opinion on.

Jasmine

FInding the right college is probably one of the hardest decisions that any person has to make and a lot of time must be put into researching different school. The most important thing to do is to make sure that the school has the major that you want to pursue. Then ask yourself if it is not too far away from home. If those two things are answered, then make sure to visit the campus to see if you feel at home and if you like the people. If all of those things seem to fall into place and it feels right, then that is probably the best school for you. In order to make the most of the college experience stay focused on academics, but also ventrue outside of your comfort zone and try new things. Getting involved in different activities allows you to enjoy school and not become overwhelmed with the work load.

Jasmine

A picture is worth a thousand words, but you'll never truly know if a college is right for you until you visit the campus and find that one thing that sparks that something inside of you. Without that spark you're just wasting your time, because as you get closer to the end of your college experience you'll need that spark to keep you going.

Jessielynn

It's amazing how quickly high school graduation day arrives and one of the most important decisions must be made, which college do I attend? First, the student should consider where they want to live. Once they have decided they should compile a list of the top five schools they are considering. Furthermore, they can narrow the final choice by scheduling housing/campus tours. Then they should make a pros/cons list as to why they should or should not attend this school. Although finances should be an important consideration it should never limit the student until all resources exhausted. For example, financial aid, student loans, and personal loans. The student should organize a budget of all expenses including transportation, tuition, books, medical expenses, groceries, ect. Finally, once the budget is complied together with the pros/cons list, the student and the family can decide what school to attend. The student should make the best of the college experience by becoming involve in the community and on campus. It's important that the student begins interacting with his/her peers because these people may become part of an essential network in the future.

Gabriela

To look for information about the colleges that they're interested in. Visit different campuses and find out which ones are most convenient financially, the place where is located, and educationally. Interview the staff and students at campus so they can advise about their experience at school, and you can know the pros and contras of each school. Apply for scholarships, be responsible, study for the tests and do all your homework. Have fun with your friends, go to parties, but remember the most important thing is to study first and get good grades!

Syndia

The college experience is arguable one of the best experiences that anyone could have. In order for it to be one of the best experiences that a person goes through however, it is imperative that a student finds the best college that fits their wants and needs and prioritize these. Students must ask themselves if it they would much prefer to go to a school that is big where there are an enormous amount of students and where one could make an impressive list of friends, or go to a school where the feeling is more like a small and close family. These questions as well as a host of others must be answered before the best college for a particular student will be found. Once the right college is chosen, it is important that a student gets involved early on. Getting involved will give them the means to meet new people, learn new things apart from is being taught inside the classroom, and make lasting friendships beyond the 4 years that is spent in college. College is indefinitely a great thing and in order for one to get the BEST college experience, they must come with an open mind.

Jessica

Well college is very expensive but it's an important investment.

Bridget

In order to make the most of one's college experience--many things need to be considered. First and foremost, school is going to be stressful for a student scraping to pay each semester off, so try and choose a school that offers you the most amount of financial aid/scholarships unless your family has the means to pay for an expensive private education. Research what you're interested in and find out which universities offer competitive programs in that field. If you know that you do not perform well in larger classes, consider looking at the average class-size of the college and making sure you will be able to learn in a proper setting. In college, you want to learn about yourself and the world around you--so I suggest leaving home...even if it isn't far--live on campus if possible. Be independent and take it all in--you may surprised to see what's out there!

adriel

Its really hard study!!

Elkin

I would tell students to sit down, meditate, and really dig deep into what your interests are. What kind of city do you want to live in? Do you want a big school or a smaller, quieter school? Do you want a school where you can study quietly or where the football team is #1? I would tell them to search thoroughly and visit the campuses before they make a decision. When you step foot on a campus where you just know you want to be there, right now, then that's the school for you. Websites, brochures, and pictures are just not enough. Parents, accompany your kids to the campus visits. Get to know the environment, make your kid feel confident that college is the right path for him/her. But be lenient when the first couple semester's grades come. Remember, it is college, so they're gonna be havin' fun. Just make sure they dont get kicked out for Unsatisfactory progress.