Maine Maritime Academy Top Questions

go with your gut, don't stress over the small stuff, make sure to live life

Make sure you pick a school that fits you!

Know what you want and find a school that offers that

look for a place that will make you happy when you graduate

College selection is a very important process, and should not be taken lightly. There are many things to take into consideration: do you like the location and/or atmosphere? Are you able to participate in sports and activities that interest you? Is being in a fraternity or sorority important to you? Does the college the subject(s) that interest you? The most important thing to do, however, is to visit as many campuses as possible; some may surprise you. Your first choice may become your last choice after you visit the school. When you set foot on the campus, really look for your personal 'wow' factor. After all, you want to study in an environment that suits you and is condusive to a healthy lifestyle. There will always be drinking on college campuses, just make sure that you go to a college that doesn't drive you to drink. College should be fun and rewarding. If you prioritize well, you should be able to have plenty of free time to meet people and relax. Make sure that you take your time in selecting a college, treat it like you would if you were going out to buy a house.

Do your research. Think about your future.

I believe that a parent and/or student should look into colleges both in state and out of state. I believe they should also seek advice from friends or relatives, that have jobs in the field the student is looking into, about educational advice. I would also advise that before the student goes to college that he or she realizes there is going to be some change in their life good or bad and to be prepared for it.

Relax, don't stress, tour the schools, talk to the students, and when you find the right one, take it.

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Actually go see the school and participate in overnight visits so you can see the night life of the school as well and get a better idea of the school.

don't procrastinate

Look into the future and see what will lie ahead for available jobs. Takes money to make money.

Choose one that makes you feel comfortable and at home when you first visit. Keep in mind the things that are important for you and do their facilities have these things. Get involved. Have fun, but remember you are there to earn a degree. This is an opportunity that cost a lot of money, don't waste it!

Go into it knowing what you want to do with your life, otherwise you could be wasting a lot of money for no reason. Also strive hard or what you want a social life is great but your future is the most important factor to consider.

Do research on the school and make sure it's what you want. don't just look at the social aspect.

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Look for a college that will really make you happy, money isnt everything in life and when someone chooses a college because of the career when they graduate it makes it hard for people to really enjoy life

Do what feels right

Do study what you love to do. It only makes things harder if your studying something you are not interested in or forced to do.

Find a place you feel that you fit in. The school I attend has a strong heritage and oftentimes, in institutions with a history like mine, parents push their sons or daughters to enroll. Students that are somewhere they don't want to be tend to suck at what they learning (or supposed to be learning). It's a waste of money and time. If you don't see yourself adapting, don't even bother applying. You want to look back at your accomplishments and be proud. As far as the college experience; lay off the booze. If I could do it all over again I would make a point to get out more and use the schools facilities to my advantage; in my case, the fleet of sailboats just begging to be underway or the volunteer work the engineers needed aboard the training ship. Life is too short to be in a blackout state. Make the most of your school while you're there (and paying for it).