Frostburg State University Top Questions

I think that the college environment is crucial in a student enjoying their institution. Choose an environment you feel comfortable with!

Do a college visit. It really tells you almost everything you need to know about the school. Trust your gut. If you visit a school and have a weird gut feeling about it, don't go! Consider affordability, class size, area, climate, everything! Choosing a college is a big decision. You need to make sure you can handle your choice.

Follow your heart. Visit as many school as you think is neccassary. Pick the one that suits your needs and the one that you think will most challenge your abilities.

I would tell parents to encurage their college bound children to look at colleges that they realisticly could attend. If the student spends more time looking at overly expensive schools, or schools that are a unrealistic traveling distence from their home they will end up not knowing what school to attend when they get acceptence letters from realistic schools. I would also tell Parents to be accepting and helpfull when the students chooses a college. To a student I would recoment reserching their perspective schools and visiting them. This way they have a good idea of which school fits them best. Also, I would recoment starting their college search early. This way they will have information and be able to make a informed decision when applying to and accepting schools, when it comes time. A early aplication is always better than an application that just makes the deadline, I know that from personal experience. Finally, In order to enjoy the college experience the student must enjoy what he or she is studing and to make friends to help him or her succeed.

To students, I would tell them to look at the size of the school they are planning on attending. Even if the school seems to be really small, or even out in the middle of no where, you become so close to the people in your classes and in your dorm. I myself go to a fairly small school, and I have made so many friends that I can see having even after college. Also, even if it looks like it would be boring because of the location, when you actually get to school there are so many acitivities on and off campus. Then even on the days that there is nothing interesting you planned, you can always just hang out with some friends. Acedemically, a smaller school is advantageous because your classes would be smaller and you can get more one on one help from your professors. Another thing is in smaller classes you get to know people in your classes so you can get together and study or just make friends. Finally, a smaller campus is easier to get around to and from classes. Choosing the right college is essential and I would suggest a smaller school.

I would advise all students to do research. I went on college tours my junior and senior year of high school and they are a great way to get the feel of the campus. Ussually a student will be the guide so you get to ask questions and get the answer. I would also recommend parents/students to find people who are planning to go there who shares your interests. If they seem cool ask them to be your roomate. Having a roomate you get along with can be a big help. If you dont get along with your roomate they may not respect your privacy or your property and can make your semester the worste you've ever had. As a freshman you should always stay on campus. Your freshman year you should experience college life to the fullest. Make sure to make appointments with your advisor. They can be very helpful with study skills and guiding you through tough times. Last but not least, seek out all the help you can get. Most schools have writing centers and math labs. Use them!

Be practical about college costs, but don't shortchange yourself. The amount you pay is the amount you get in return in terms of quality of education and experience. I wish I had paid a little more and gone to a better school. That is my biggest regret.

it's a once in a lifetime opportunity, you're either college material or you're not. frostburg is the best place to find that out. it's not hard to excel, and niether is it hard to fail. socially very well balanced, and academically well maintained. i can't think of a better place than frostburg to spend the most memorable and educating years of my life

make sure you visit, and maybe even set up a weekend stay if avaliable

My advice would be to make sure that you go and visit the school you are looking that you are looking into and speak with staff members of the specific area(s) you may be majoring in. It will give you a good look at what your school life will be like.