Hampton University Top Questions

I would have to say look long and hard before choosing a school so that you will not regret your choice once you get there. Take everything in consideration when making a choice.

Be open to a variety of career paths. You need to be willing to take the classes that are not necessarily in your major, because you may acutally like the subject matter.

As a College Freshman, I faced many obstacle during the school year, from the partying to friends and most of all studying. I was very sheltered my whole life and when your in college, your definitely on your own. Free to do the right thing or wrong thing. Now, as a college sophomore, one thing that I know for sure is that my college is the school for me and there is no doubt in my mind about wanting to stay three more years. When choosing a college parents must look your child's point of view and vice versa and in reality, we know what's best for us. It's not about going to a school in the ACC like alot of my friends or being far far away because you want to be free. In the end its about where you feel comfort in education and social life because after all college friends and faculty are your family for months on hand. When I think about my school, there's no other place i'd want to be despite the little things. I know my school isn't big but it's my home by the sea.

Try your best to check out the school first.

I think every student should go visit the school of choice before applying and interact with students there already. They should check into their major to see if its the best school for it. And also they should check out the class sizes before accepting.

For rising college students and parents, I recommend you to get involved. Enjoy campus life and the special activites your college offers for you so that you can meet new people and not feel so alone. Having and making friends at your school is very important because they are going through thte same thing as you and the support really makes a difference. Just make sure you make the right kind of friends. Its okay to enjoy off campus social activites but never let anyone or anything hinder your focus on your future.

Just make sure they research as much as possible, don't be last minute about your choices or only focused on a certain type of school.

Dear parents and/or students, College is a once and a lifetime experience. I encourage aspiring college students to pursue a college that meets all the students needs which inlcudes distance from home and prospective undergraduate majors. This is important because in college, kids have are given the opportunity to grow into young adults and develope new responsibilites that will be vital for the future. During the collge experience, get involved in social activities and make friends at every chance available. Each new person met will help students to learn about themselves and how to survive in the real world. Take class courses seriously and never be afraid to ask teachers for help because the more a teacher is aquainted with you, they will never let you down. Most importantly, always look into internships and career fairs because these are excellent sources for future jobs and references. The college experience should be valued and treasured so take many pictures and always show appreciation to parents.