Lyndon State College Top Questions

The best advice I would give myself in my senior year of High School would have been to pay more attention to myself and what I really wanted to do rather then to go the way of the crowd. It's taken me more time to find out that the path you start on when you start college should be one that you won't regret in the future. I like the path I'm on, but as I think it over, which is something I should have done in High School, I realize there were other paths I could have taken which would have made me so much happier. So, the advice I would give my Senior High School person would be to find what it was I truely loved and go after that no matter what other people thought no matter what kind of challeges may be ahead.

College is a very important decision for a student- and parents. I'd recommend going through all your options, and try to be as certain as you can that your choice is the correct one. Students- branch out, make friends, be social. College is a lot about experiences, and through experiences you can make life-time friends. Parents- be there to support the student. Yes, it's scary but it's an exciting time. Love and support them, but realize that college is part of the process of them becoming adults. Overall, support each other and have as many experiences as you can- in college, and in life.

It's not important to know exactly what you want to do in your first year of college. But make sure you're committed to getting your bases covered, getting to know people and working hard. It's a lot of work, and a lot of fun.

Look at campuses that vary. Look at a big school and a small school. Look at a school close to home and one far away. Take these peices and put them together and find the perfect school for yourself.

I would suggest visiting each school choice more than once and sitting in on classes in addition to taking a formal campus tour. While living conditions (dormitories), social opportunities and food offerings are often high on the list of priorities to young people you should focus your attention on the academic offerings. I found that smaller schools with more individualized attention and smaller class size seemed to offer more than larger schools with big budgets and stadium seating. Ultimetly you're looking for the place that will provide you with the best life skills to find a job and create a long career and sometimes you might find these opportunities in places you wouldn't have imagined. My school, while small, offered a variety of internships and strategic partnerships with surrounding businesses - opening many doors for students to live and work in the area after graduation OR just to gain some life experience for their resume.

When I got accepted it wasn?t my first choice; I wanted a more prestigious college. Well I didn?t get in, so as a financial choice, Lyndon offered me a scholarship that I really shouldn?t have refused. They offered an articulation agreement from my HS that allowed me to gain credits without even beginning college. There I was, a freshmen, coming into college with a ?sophomore? standing. I was nervous like the typical student and cried as my parents left. A month into college, I made friends who enjoyed skiing as I did, and made friends with the staff who later became my go-to for any question I had. Upon graduation, I felt comfortable going into the working world from what I learned. They help me prepare in a non-traditional way; don?t get me wrong, there were essays and paper to be written, but mostly group project and panel presentations are what prepared me. Lyndon was by-far the best decision I had made; I am now working full-time at a company that I flourish and bring new ideas to the table because I feel strong in what I have learned.

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The most important thing about chooseing a college is knowing that your child will be happy there. Make sure they explore their options instead of just settleing on one school. I also suggest that you find students that are already attending a college and get the real input on the professors at the school. It can be very discouraging to get settled into a school and find that none of the professors meet your standards and you feel you have been cheated out of the knowledge you expected. The main thing is to set goals for yourself, it will make college a lot easier if you have something to follow. But most of all, just have fun and enjoy the experience of being on your own and making your own decisions, it will be over before you know it.

Find a place where your child will feel comfortable. I grew up in Vermont and loved the ruralness of its northeastern reagon. Know what kind of class size you are comfortable in. For instance some schools have up to a couple hundred students ina class. It is hard to build a personal relationship with the professor. Or there are places that have classes simillar to a high school sized class. There it is easy to get to know the professor and they can guide you and support you through your time there.

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