Kent State University at Kent Top Questions

The best advice possible is to always do your best. Many students like to do the bare minimum around their sophomore or junior year. Senior year they will be regretting not trying their absolute hardest. Most importantly, remember that hard work always pays off. Another important factor in college is to remember where you came from, remember your values and your true friends. It is also vital to your social life to open up and be open-minded, talk to anyone and everyone. Learning and enthusiasm is contagious.

Find one that you are comfortable with and that you feel you will be a good match for.

Be involved, stay on campus your first two years and remember if things get tough, your family will always be there for support.

Friends will always be there for you, but the chance to go for what is best for you is not an option you will always be granted. School is very important to me because I understand it is the experience of a lifetime and probably some of the best times I will ever have in my young life. When you are choosing a school, be sure to pick the one that is right for you and offers what you are needing or looking for. Don't pick the schools that you're freinds are going to just so you can be close. Colleges are not so confined that you can't visit or keep in touch -- just be true to yourself and what you want and don't feel pressured at all. Follow your gut and your goals and pick the school that you feel is seriously going to help you get to where you want to be. Also, don't focus TOO hard on studies. Keeping up with academics is all well and good but don't forget to have fun and make friends - its all part of the learning experience too.

look at community colleges or sattelite campuses for the first 2 years as a way to save money and kids can be close to or at home during this time. Really helped me adjust.

Take your time. Choose the school that seems best to you and don't let anyone else influence your decision. Ask a lot of questions while your visiting. If you can't visit, find a professor in the program(s) that your interested in and e-mail them with questions you may have.

Students, choose a college that is comfortable to you and not just because it pleases your parents. If you are not happy with the school your academic standing will probably suffer.

Do your research beofre committing to a college. Visit the campus, talk to the students about how they feel about their university. Compare caosts from surrounding schools, and make sure you get the most value for your money. Don't forget to aplly for financial aid and scholarships--many colleges have lists pages long of scholarships that are given away every semester!

There is no harm in research. Many students I talked to went on tours to a variety of college campuses. If you know what you would like to do, then it narrows down your search tremendously. You have to find what's right for you. The best thing to do is go and get information. The more you know, the more informed you can be and can make a more educated based decision. I find it disappointing when people choose a college campus because it looks pretty or it feels right. This is only part of your experience. The real reason you are in college is to learn and take advantage of every academic opportunity that comes your way. Your college experience is what you make of it regardless of where you choose to go. To make the most out of your college experience you must work hard and know self disipline. You must make sacrifices, but still have fun a long the way. Just know everyday you slack off, someone is going to come up and pass you. You must be on your game at all times. It's a balancing act and only you can to master it.

When choosing a college be sure to chose one that suits you and your interestes. Find one with an amazing staff that will be willing to see you as an individual and help you sort out your personal problems. If you have trouble with large classroom, choose a small, more personal school. BE INVOLVED! Join a club or an organization. Get out there and meet new people! They will make your life so much easier!

The advice I would give is to just follow your own desires and not worry about impressing anyone else. The choice you make is an important one that you need to think about seriously. You need to be excited when you think about the school you choose and not dreading it. Every school has great things to offer, you need to find the one that best suites you, your lifestyle, and your career goals.

To find the right school for you, you must seek out many different schools. Take the time to go on tours and see what is out there. You may be suprised at the choices you have, and you also may be suprised that the school you thought you wanted to go to isn't really the best one out there for you. Ask as many questions as you feel necessary, because there is no such thing as a bad question. Once you believe you have chosen the right school for you, make sure to be outgoing and try to meet as many people as you can. When you know more people, it is easier to make the most of your college experience. It is also important to get involved at your college. Being a part of a group is a very gratifying experience, and it also gives you different opportunities during the day and evening. College is an experience that you can make or break. It is up to you whether or not you have a good colege experience, so enjoy it because it shapes your future.

The Student and Parents really need to go visit a wide variety of schools. Do some research and narrow it down the schools you really want to go see. If you know what you want to study then research the top schools for your field of study. Some students have a hard time being far from home so if that's a problem it needs to be considered. Although being one of those students I would recommend being close enough to get home but far enough that you don't depend too much on going home. The Student needs to find their place at school and enjoy the experience!

As far as finding the right college, go with what you feel is best and fits you. If you feel right when you take a visit and it has a great program for what ever you chose to major in, go for it! By making the most of your college experience, get out there and join school clubs and become involed. This is a great way to meet new friends. Also go out with some friends and explore the area around your campus. You never know what kind of new places you can find to go eat or hang out at. One more piece of advice, do not overload your class schedule too much, make sure you leave some room for relaxation and fun.

I would tell them to not rush. There are so many different types of schools out there. Go on as many college visits as you can and when you go, go during a regular school day. This lets you get the feel of how the school really is. Try not to base your decision on how much the school costs. There are many ways to pay for school. Once you find the school you like, go out and try to get involved. Most schools have many programs, so find the one that interests you. Once you do that the friends will just naturally come. If you are having trouble at first, give it time! I know many people that gave it one semester or a year and decided to go home. Believe me it gets better. It really is hard to adjust for most people, but by your second year you usually know where you fit in.

The advice I would give future parents/students about finding the right college is make sure its somewhere the students really wants to go. Don't go somewhere just because your parents want you too or your best friends/boyfriend going. Choose your college wisely because your going to be the one thats going to be there for four years or more. Also thats the collge your going to have to write on your resume' in the future and you want to be proud of the choice you choose not the one your friend or parent choose for you.

Explore all options when finding the right college. Going on college visits and getting a feel for the atmosphere will make it easier to find one that suits you best. Be sure to make sure they have plenty of options that tie in with your intended major, as well as looking into job placement after graduation.

"We need to ensure that our students think of their education as more than a means to the good life. It is our responsibility to make sure that they view their education as a means to make a difference..." -Tom Brokaw

VISIT the college you plan to attend, research what you want to major/ have a career in and make sure your school of choice has the program and credentials for the program in order for you to be happy there. So if the school is known for IT, you probably would not go there to major in fashion. Also, make sure if you pick a rural/city campus that you like that setting and are prepared to travel properly for that area and that you can afford to live as comfortably as you can. It is not fun to be stressed about money, and you probably still will be; however, save and be smart! Also, remember to have fun with this great experience! Good Luck!

The advice I would offer to parents and their children when trying to find the right college, is to feel that the college they chose will fulfill their child's ambition. Every adolecent has the idea that college is about having a social life and living on their own. Although those are minor details in a college experience, however parents want to make sure that the college offers a good education for the major of their choice, and that resources are available through that university. Such as, financial aid, tutoring, security, and extracurricular programs. Those are the most important factors in choosing a college.