Kean University Top Questions

College life and your success there is what YOU make of it; what you put in is simply what you get out. At times you may find it easier to spend your time with the social aspect of campus, especially in the beginning, but just try to remind yourself why you are in college in the first place, what it took for you to get there, and think about all of the people who would give their world just to be in your place. Try to put your academics first, it'll make a world of difference. That doesnt mean you shouldn't build a social network of extracurricular activities and loving friends. That is important as well, and I encourage you to GET INVOLVED, but dont let social life be your main focus. The key is time managament. Make to do lists, set personal early deadlines, and build a good rapport with your professors. They'll notice and your grades will reflect that. You'll learn things about yourself you have never thought of before. Never give up, everything happens for a reason. Getting into college is your first achievement, you CAN accomplish all you put your mind to.

I would tell myself that I must take school seriously. Every class that I ever took is serious. I would have said that bad grades even if you try is still not good. In all classes I have to do my best. College life is not easy and I must stay focused to be successful. I should have applied for as many scholarships as my mother told me too. Even though scholarships are not easy, I should have tried one , two, or made an effort. I would have said that as a freshmen many college students do not survive after the first year. Going to parties is not the most important thing in college and meeting girls is not the most important benefit of college. Doing homework and going to work is the way. Staying on campus in school is not easy. Campus life is harder becasue you have no one looking over you shoulder. Parents are at home. You must stay focused and study hard. You must do the best you can and sometimes even your best is not enough. In college you must be hungry for A's as if your hungry to get overtime at work.

I don't think you should go into it knowing anything more than your class schedule. I loved going into it young and fresh and facing the unknown. Living on campus provided me the opportunity to grow so much as an individual and meet people I wouldn't have hung out with in high school. So I just tell myself that with all the good and bad that you'll expierence at college your going to look back on it as the best time of your life!

I would tell myself that no matter how tiring and arduous it gets in your education to keep on going, completing one thing at a time. Sometimes you can get sucked into laziness, and procrastinating and it just turns into a sizable problem. Just never accept defeat and keep on perservering until you reach your goal.

If I could go back in time and give advice to myself as if i was a senior i would absolutely give positive advice. First, I would explain that you should save money everytime you get pain just in case money goes low. Also, to really think about what your passion is and what you want to do for the rest of your life, to make sure you really want to go through school all over again and be serious and work hard for four years. I would also tell myself to not let friends and family drama interfere with school work. Lastly, I would tell myself to finish all required classes in the first two semesters and take a summer class to get ahead. School is very important and i will try my hardest from here on. Although, school is very expensive and tuition needs to be pain on time, even if you have no help with it .President Obama really needs to help all students that cant afford schools like me!

Start looking at your future options early. It's never too early to get a head start on your future. Put yourself in different situations to determine what you find interesting and get more experience in that field. Finding out what you would like to do as an occupation in the future will help guide you in your academic studies.

If you think you may transfer from one college to another, do not start off at a University. The reason for this is because the government requires Universities to accept students from community colleges along with their credits. On the other hand, if a student goes to a University, and decides to transfer to a better University, he or she may end up having to go to college for a few additional semesters. University to university transfers are not likely to accept all of the credits. As for choosing a college to ensure a good education and the best college experience; I would deffinitely suggest doing something out of the ordinary. Go somewhere totally different than where you have been for the majority of your life. If you live in an area with a hot climate and by the beach, go away to college where it is cold and where there is snow and snowboarding. To get the most out of life, one must experience the most he or she can in a lifetime; the best way to do this is to go where you have never gone before. Be outgoing and friendly, and you'll never regret it.

First off, everyone should experience college on campus either it be a semester or the full year. Its honestly one of the best things you can ever do if you decided to go off to college. With doing so, you'll meet some great people and some not so great people. But this is practically your first step into the real world on your own so definately take advantage of that if you have the chance. Before filling out those tedious college applications make sure you set up a list of schools that have your intended major and that are in a good price range for you and visit them. Visiting the campus on a tour is your first taste of the college of your dreams. Once you step on that campus you'll know thats where you want to be. So make the right descion when looking for a school, friends, and the most out of your college experience.

Do it as best you can the first time, and if you can't, well no one said you have to get it right the first time. College gives you a lot of oppertunity to fix mistakes if you really need it, but it will slow you down.

If you want to party, then Party! If your in school so you can get a good job, then find a place that has great job placement. Its important to find the rite school that fits your needs. If I had to do it over again, I would have attended the school that I had, but would have transferred to a bigger more reputable school for graduation.

My advice for parents and students who are looking for the right college is to take the time to visit every school before acceptance during their peak hours of operation, such as in the middle of a weekday. This is important to see what types of students are on campus and what they are doing. (Spending time in the library, cafeteria, etc.) To make the most of the college experience I cannot stress enough the importance of joining at least one extra-curricular activity or club that is not a frateriety or sorority. (I.E. student government, English Honors Society, etc.) This is important because it will connect you with other students who have similar interests to yours and will also look great on your transcript/resume. These clubs allow for networking that will help you both during your undergrad experience as well as your post-graduation job search, but most importantly they can help you make friends!

I would tell parents/students to find a place that really makes them feel comfortable , and a place that they truly will love to go to everyday. To make the best experience out of college , I think you must be open-minded to new ideas and people, and be able to find a passion that makes you happy.

My advice is try to find the right college that fit your personality and career goals because is very important to feel happy in order to do great at what you have chosen

In my opinion, commuting to college is the best way.

The most important advice that I can give parents and students when deciding on a college is: happiness. Every student's main goal in college is to graduate, become educated and achieve a higher level of education however, if the student is miserable none of what I mentioned will take place. College should be a time where a student can feel at home and not a stranger, a place the student loves to attend rather then dreds. The phrase that high school seniors hear the most is, "the real world". College isn't the real world. Parents know what the real world is like. College bound students should remember that college a time to be reborn again. A time to better oneself or alter oneself if that is their choice. Don't be afraid to break out of the shell and interact with people from all over. Besides job skills, a degress and education, college provides one of the most important social connection in life: NETWORKING.

Choose a school that BEST FITS YOUR NEEDS!!! students should try to visit that school more than once and do extensive research befor e making the choice. Also try to find a school that is affordable for you and that you believe will make your experience the best!

The Advice I would give is first find out if your child wants to go to college once that is asured from your child then, then next step is has yor child taken the SAT's those are imporatant to attend a 4 year University, if not there are alternates such as a 2 year school or trade school. Third step once the school is choosen and grades are in what college is in your budget, has your child applied for scholarships and grants. Is your child going to live home, on campus or off campus. How strong are their study skills. Are there libraries on campus and computer based informatin systems that provide internet. How about the academic standards and achievements. How about the sports, science, and sociology program. Are there shuttles to get from different campus.

Know your career path Know your line of sanity in the balance between the diffferent types of liesures (yes different), rest, socialization, work and study are.... It's important to have all .....too much or too less will KILL the performance....leading to anxiety and breakdown... each component is needed for moving ahead since theyre all inter-related Try to stay healthy, physically, emotinally, socially, spiritually, and environmentally Know he difference between wishes, wants, and need........ Know what u control

Find a school that the student finds most comfortable with. Encourage the student to become involved in Greek Life, it is a lot of fun and worth the experience. Also, make sure the student gets the chance to explore the area of the college or university because they will get hungry late at night and will want to get food out somewhere.

There are better state schools to attend in New Jersey, do not let Kean University be you/ or your childs first, second, or third choice.