Georgia College and State University Top Questions

Students, if you feel like a cetain university is right for you, do everything in your power to get there. and do your very best while you're there. College will only be meaningful if you feel like you've found a new hometown to learn, work and live in; make the most of every day. Parents, let go and be supportive!

Look for a college where you feel comfortable. A place where you can be yourself and find others with your interest. Don't be afraid to express yourself because college is the place where you discover who you really are.

Always take a tour and ask a lot of questions, while on the tour always ask to look at a dorm room and even be able to talk to a student and a professor that is in the field of your interest. I would also recommend going to college fairs that can give you a variety of schools so then you can limit your choices down. I started with five schools and after the fair, i has decided on three and then that is when i visited each school.

My advice for parents in finding the right school for their child would be to visit the school as often as possible and visit the classrooms. It's important for the enrolling student to experience the classroom atmosphere and also speack to several fo the students at the college to ask the questions most important to them. The college should offer all the classes needed for the sutdent to graduate with the type of college degree he or she wishes to obtain. In speaking with the students already enrolled at the college, you should make sure to speak with some of the upperclassmen who have attended the college for some time. Questions for some of the upperclassmen should include topics such as what they do in their free time, how available are the professors to help when needed, and are the students generally happy attending this college. It's important for the upcoming new student to feel that they will be happy attending the school and have the best opportunities available to them in order to be successful in getting the college degree they would like to receive.

My advice to students is to start touring colleges early on in your senior year of high school. Make an effort to talk with current students because they will be the most honest with you when it comes to getting the scoop on campus life. As for making the most out of the college experience I say try to enroll in courses that you would never think to take otherwise. You can meet the most interesting people that way and can even discover passions that you never knew you had. I also strongly encourage students to volunteer as much as they can. Being an active volunteer in your new community is a great way to network and make a difference. You are a steward of your college so make sure your actions are those in which you wish to be remembered for.

Make sure to take as many trips as possible. You will eventually find a school that just sits right with you. If you can get in, and it has a variety of majors, especially if you don't know what exactly you want to do, you need to make sure there are multiple options. Don't be afraid to say no to a school either, even if they offer you a scholarship. You need to be happy with where you will spend the next four years of your life, or, if you're like me, then you'll plan on grad school there as well. If you aren't comfortable being there, then you will get homesick very easily, and trust me, living back home with mom and dad is NOT what you want to do.

To parents: I would strongly encourage you to allow your child to make the final decision. I think that parents should have imput, but it is ultimately the student's decision and what they will live. It is a great, life-changing, and growing experience for a student to live away from home when going to college, so I advise parents not to try to convince their children to stay close to home. To students: Make of list of qualities that ou will not waver from. There is a school out there for you, with everything you want. There is the school that is meant for you. Take tours, and don't be afraid to ask silly questions. You'll wish you had later if you don't. Eat in the school cafeteria, see the dorms. Imagine how you would feel if you lived in that town. You'll find the right place if you don't settle for second best. Once you're in college, put yourself out there. Don't be afriad to get involved. Let your parents miss you and don't pull away too much. It's hard for them too.

Choosing the right college is a major decision. Students need to go visit their prospective schools before they choose the right one. I college may look good on paper but you need to make sure it actually fits you and lives up to its expectations. When you get to college, get involved. You will meet so many people by being involved with groups you are interested in and have a passion for. These groups can also help you figure out what you love to do and in turn help you choose the right major. Take your studies seriously, but also remember to relax with friends because this is where your lifelong friends are made. You also don't want to regret never going out for dinner with friends when you get into medical school and have no time to yourself. Overall, do what feels right to you. College is whatever you make it. Go in with a bad attitude and you won't get as much out of it but go in ready to take on a new adventure and you will have the time of your life.

Hey Student, It is finally time to leave home and set out on an amazing adventure, where you will experience new freedom, new friendships, and new feelings toward the world around you. But first, you have to choose the college where this adventure will begin. There are three key steps in finding the perfect college for you. First, make a list of schools you would like to attend; based on academics, location, size, and the social life. Next, find out as much information as you can about the school through people you know who already attend, because they will have the down low on how the school really is. Finally, visit the school for yourself! You won't know if the school is right for you until you get there. So, just chill out and look forward college! Dear Pre-Collegiate parent, Im sure excitement and fear are rushing through you as the time approaches to let your child fly on their own and show the world what they can do. As a student, the most important thing a parent can do for a college student is provide unconditional emotional support. Just let them know your there! Enjoy your adventure!

When applying for colleges, never choose a school just because your friends are going there. Go visit multiple schools, sit in on classes, talk to people, and choose the one that's right for you. If you do that, you'll find plenty of new friends wherever you go. Make sure your college will challenge you in every way possible - academically, spiritually, politically, and whatever else. Don't settle for anything when you know you can do better. Once you're at school, get involved! A good mottos to have is to try anything once!