Florida State University Top Questions

Make sure that you visit every school that you are considering. There is no need to make a hasty decision and pick a school based on what you think you know about it. I didnt really see how much I loved FSU until i took a tour and visited the campus. Get involved your first year. I didn't and I wish I had. Bring involved around campus can really help you make more friends.

Every person is unique and so is every college. Know what matters most to you as a student and get it. Football and Greek life are great, but remember that you're coming to college to get an education. Both parents and students should visit the campus and attend a "preview day" if one is available. It will help you to get a feel for the place you'll spend the next four years.

I suggest finding a campus ministry or club that you really connect with. Loneliness is a big issue on most campuses and being alone in your dorm all that time is not good for your character or academics. Go out and find a group that not only helps you but allows you to help the community and others on campus. The friends you make in your four years in college may be with you the rest of your life.

The best way to enjoy and get the most out of your college experience is definitely attending school functions and probably joining a sorority or fraternity. Getting involved in campus activities, such as homecoming and other school events will help you meet a lot of people. Further more getting to know the faculty and staff around campus is really important when you are stuck in a tough situation. If you decide on getting into a research project or want to apply for an internship a letter from them would be a great way to land a position.

I always suggest that people who are searching for colleges really look into the school. Not only the academic profile of the institution, but also the weather, climate, night life, sporting events, etc. It is very unrealistic for a parent to expect a child to only be concerned with school and academic affairs because, whether or not the child partakes in these activities, the activities are going to have an impact on whether or not the child is satisfied with their college experience at the particular institution that they choose. I also always hope that the child really is allowed by their parent/s to really express their interest in particular institutions becuase the memories that the student makes are, in the end, more important than a parent's worries and concerns.

I would say to make sure you find a school that balances having the perfect program for what you want to major in and having the perfect oppurtunities for what you'd like to be involved in. At FSU I found a great hospitality program alomng with a strong greek life environment. My sorority along with my studies have created a fantastic college experience. People always say that you will know as soon as you get on campus whether a school is right for you. I never believed that until I stepped on FSU's campus for the first time and instantly knew that was where I was going to go to school. You have to get a certain feeling at the school you want to attend, otherwise you'll never feel at home there.

Choosing the right college is the first step to creating an amazing "college experience". For this reason, it is important to choose a college based on what you, the student, think is important, whether it be academics, extracurriculars, or how social the campus is, the happier you are at your chosen school, the more likely you are to succeed. Picking a college based on where your parents want you to go, or where your friends are going isn't the answer, choose your school for you, not other people (though if the two coincide, that's not a bad thing either!). In order to make the most of your college experience, it is important to go into school with an open mind. You'll meet people who think differently than you, with different believes and morals, and these people could end up as your best friends, if you give them a chance. Trying new things, meeting new people, and enjoying your new found independence is all part of being in college, so give everything, and everyone, a try at least once! But, remember to learn and study, after all, that's why you're there!

Students should choose a college that best fits their personality and academic goals. Students should also consider the value of their diploma when choosing a university. Students can create their own college experience but I suggest that students go to a school in a college town to get the full "college experience." Living in a community where everything revolves around the university gives the student a sense of belonging to a culture and family as opposed to just being a number in the crowd.

When you look for a college, don't just look at the academics, check out the activities the school has to offer. Whether it be on or off campus activites, see what the school and the surrounding area has for you to relax or enjoy yourself when your not attending classes or studying. Also, make sure you get involved in the school. You don't want to spend every weekend by yourself, get out there and meet new people. But, don't spend all of your time partying or studying. School is about getting you ready for your future but there comes a time when you are going to need a break. You just need to figure out how to balance it all, how to have fun but still get good grades.

Find out what college usually has a good amount of students that succeed during and after college. Ask students that attend the college you want to attend how it is, what the faculty is like, and how other student to student interaction is.