Georgia Southern University Top Questions

Finding the right college is hard. There are big and small schools in different size towns. Each school offers different extra-ciricular activities, housing options, and faculty to student ratio. Colleges are even run differently. Some focus on research, while others focus on expansion. The best advise I could give to a student is visit any college you want to attend. Colleges can fool you. Even though the college might seem inviting and a perfect fit for you online, it could be completely the opposite in real life. When you visit a college, you get the feeling of what it would be like to be a student at that institution. You can visualize if this college is a good fit for you. When you find the right college, you just know it is meant for you. It is a funny feeling, but I promise you will feel it while you venture through various institutions.

Go on many campus tours and the student usually can tell where they would fit in best. To make the most of the experience students should get involved on campus, it is a great way to meet people.

Don't choose the college you think you SHOULD go to, but rather pick the college you feel at home at. Remember, It's going to be your home for at least four years, so pick a place that is comfortable to you, that will also allow you to get the full potential out of your studies. If you want to make footprints in the sand, quit dragging your feet!

For any school that you consider attending, you should be able and williing to take a visit to the campus so you can get a feel for it and talk to people so that you'll know what to expect. This allows you to interact with the people and find your way around the campus if you should choose to ultimately attend that school. As there are advantages and disadvantages in finding the perfect school, you should stick to those values that are important to you and seek schools that support those values. Also important is the financial obligation of attending certain schools. You should only consider attending a school that fits your budget or that offers scholarships and other financial aid that will help fund your college education. Students and/or parents should also look into out-of-state schools, even though they cost more. This is important because attending an out-of-state school can help a student become more independent by allowing them the freedom to find themselves and deal with situations as they come.

Georgia Southern is a very safe, and secure campus. There is 24 hour security and automatic lights for when you are walking on campus at night.

The most important thing I could say is that pick a campus that you enjoy. It is important to enjoy your time on campus because you will spend a LOT of time there. I also suggest that you should look for a school that offers a great variety of programs and activities to do when you aren't in class. These opportunities could later on help you find a job. While in college the most important thing I can tell you is to talk to your professors!! This is something that seems small but could help you if you are right in between an A or B. If you know the professor and he/she knows that you are working hard then he/she might push your grade from a high B to a low A. GO TO CLASS!! This may seem simple now but if you have a class with no attendence policy it is really hard to make yourself go towards the end of the semester. But you can miss many important things by not going to class. So my tips: Choose a school that has a campus you like, talk to the professors, and GO TO CLASS!

The advice I would give to parents would be to let your children choose the college they wish to go to. As long as it is a college that you approve of, it is best to let them decide because overall, that is what matters. For the students, the advice I would give would be to go look at all of the campuses and schools that you are thinking about attending. There are many schools out there and if you look at all of them, you will find the one that is right for you.

Visit as many colleges as you can. You never know where you might end up!

Take it seriously! Sure, college is definitely fun, but one must keep in mind that what you do here will almost certainly define who you become. College is the time and place to make lifelong friends, learn valuable skills, and above all, find yourself.

visit, visit, visit, you must see the campus, just go and sit on a bench for a while, hang out in the library for a while, go to the student center or student union

In choosing the best college, it is always best to visit the college campus and ask a myriad of questions from the dining halls to the medical center on campus. Always make sure you are getting enough "bang for your buck" as well especially when it comes to life in the classroom, extra-curricular activities, and social climate. As far as making the most of the college experience, my advice to you is to go to almost every event that your resident hall or college plans. It's a great way to get out there and meet new people as well as forming the base for networking. Another way to meet people are club and intermural sports. Find something that you've wanted to try and just didn't have time for or go with a sport that you love. The best piece of advice to get the most out of college is to get out the dorm room; have fun, these four (or five) years are the best of your life and they will go by fast, so take advantage of every opportunity to enjoy them.

I would say that you have to visit the college before deciding you want to go there. I would tell the parents not to pressure their kids in picking a certain school, because the kid has to go their for the next four years of their life, so they to want to go there.

Make sure to go on college visits and ask lots of questions. Getting involved is the best way to enjoy you college expierence!

Parents should not only look for a strong academic institution, but also listen to their children. Students should look for a place that offers experiences that will expose them to some new things, but also a place where they fit in. College has taught me to open my mind and taught me responsibility. Students should also follow their heart and go with their gut feeling about a school.

College is an experience that you or your child should want. As much as it may pain you, if you do not feel excited and anxious about going to college, you may not do well and may be very unhappy. Parents: Please understand that this is your child's life. Do not push any particular major on your child--let them choose their own course. Let them make their life decisions. Please let your child grow up--you'd be amazed how well they can do if only given the opportunity. Students: As corny as it sounds, follow your heart. You are making an investment in your life, so put it in the area that means the most to you. Don't be afraid to change majors or even take out loans to stay in longer. Also, professors are one of the best resources you have, so make friends with them. Always do your best and never be afraid to ask for help. Try to learn the material not for the test but for your own betterment. Trust that any college you choose can be good for you so long as you try in school, social life, and overall happiness.

Go with friends...

I would suggest to visit the campus many times. Try the food in the careteria before buying a meal plan, because you could be wasting money. Make sure you look at the different places to live. Do all of these things at many different Universities. By looking at all these things at many different places you can compare the qualities and the dissatisfactions with the different Univeristies. Go with the university with the least dissatisfations and the biggest qualities that you want in a college. When you are accepted go to as many social events as possible these will be the best experiences in your college career because you can meet so many people. Also make sure you always go to class, believe me teachers will notice when you are not there. And make sure you get to know all your professors, because you never know when you will need their help later. If you get the chance to study abroad, do it. It is the best experience you will ever have. Last but definitely not least, have as much fun as possible, live it up you will never have a chance like this again.

go visit the college and talk to regular students and get they're first hand experiences

Find something that fits your life. Try to decide what you want to major in and find the school who has the best program. Don't try to be somebody you're not, always be yourself. Work hard, study hard; it will pay off in the end. It only takes 4 years to get thru' college, so buckle down and get it done!

Always visit a college before you go. Once you are in college, if you see anything on campus that interests you in the least, do it. You never know what might happen and what doors you could open if you try something new. College is all about trying new things, so I encourage you to TRY.