Marietta College Top Questions

If I had the chance to give myself, as a high school senior, advice, I would tell her the importance of balancing a social life, academic success, and sleeping in college. College is a time when you are finally free! That moment that you've waited for for your entire life, but now what do you do with said freedom? The temptation of wasting time, partying, and not doing school work creeps up on you and no one is there to baby you into making good decisions. Welcome to the World of Adulthood! First and foremost, you are at college to earn a degree, so make academics your focus: but do not become a hermit. Get out and have fun when your assignments are completed. Make sure that you have fun in a respectable manner, or you'll get a repution that will stick with you. Sleeping is crucial to your health, so make sure that you allot time to get at least five or six hours a night. With this said, remember that life is 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} what happens to you and 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} how you deal with it. Keep your head held high and nothing can bring you down!

Well one i would tell my self to pick this college sooner. But also to study and focus on classes more. To not get caught up in hanging out with people untill my class work is done for the day. Also to talk more with teachers as they are very willing to help you and talk you through things. The rest i would leave for myself to learn as it is one more part of the college learning experience. But don't do anything too stupid, you'll know when.

Go with your gut. For the students: choose the school that YOU want. You don't want to spend the next 4 years attending a school you don't want to be at, regretting every moment. Also, Financial Aid is a HUGE must.

Parents and students should have an objective list made of what they want in a college and then they should research thier choices to determine which college/university fits the most criteria. Never choose a school based upon one aspect alone.

The first thing that a student schould do is think about the size of the college they want to attend. I for instence went to a very small high school, only graduating 77 in my class, so I wanted to go to a small college. That is not for everyone though, some students do better at a larger University. One just has to consider what they really want out of their college exsperience. Once the decision has been made about size one needs to look at majors and minors to make sure the college offers what they are interested in. There is no point in going somewhere with majors that are of no interest, even if they are not sure what they want to go into. Finally a family has to take in consideration how much finacial aid a college will give them. If there is a school offering a full ride it would be crazy to pass that up, but again if they do not have anything there that interests the student then whats the point? A student really needs to decide for themself and choose a school that just feels right, and trust me you will know!

It can be a very stressful time, but whatever you do, don't get discouraged. There's a right college out there for you somewhere, so make sure to schedule a lot of college visits, and really take in what all the different school have to offer. At those college visits, pay attention and ask questions so you really get to know what the school is all about. When it comes time to actually go to college, don't be worried at all. You will meet many new people with your same interests, and the first few days may seem hard, but after that it just all falls into place. My best advice would be to get involved on campus. From my experience, those who are involved seem to have a lot more fun and success. Join a sports team, an extracurricular team or club or a sorority/fraternity. Do all you can to get involved. All those things help you make great new friends, and give you an excellent support system. My first year of college would not have been the same without my sport and my sorority in my life. Be active, have fun and study hard!

The college experience differs for many people. However, some of the fundamental experiences students encounter include interaction with professors and involvement in extra curricular activities. For me, it was important that I was a person and not a number to my professors and as a result I chose a small liberal arts college. To make the most out of the college experience I would advise getting involved and not being afraid to jump in. To parents my biggest recomendation is to research the subject your child is interested in and check out the alumni network and the professors that will work with them. If students have a difference of opinion with their professors many problems can occur. I would also strongly recommend visiting the college and speaking to as many students as possible to discover how friendly and happy they are there. College can be a wonderful experience and making the right choice is vital, therefore I would also advise that parents talk extensively to their children about what they want. It is extemely encouraging to have family behind you for such a difficult decision so maintain open communication and support.

The advice that I would give to parents and students in finding the right college is to visit all of the colleges that you are considering attending. Visiting the campus and seeing the culture, the people, and the environment/surroundings is the only way to know if the campus "feels right". In order to make the most of your college experience, you need to get involved, not just in clubs on campus, but also in volunteering for your community. Volunteering really makes you feel good and also makes you feel like apart of a group as well as the community.

Parents and students trying to find the school with the best fit for the student should definateily research schools on the internet, to find the one with the criteria they're looking for, somewhere they want to go. Criteria, first and foremost should be the major that they want, if they've decided on one. Then when they've narrowed down the list to maybe four, to go visit these schools. The school the student likes the best after considering all their wants, should select it.

Explore, explore, explore. Don't be afraid to ask questions and talk to current students--that's where you'll find the best information. And actually, current students like talking about their school. Attend open houses and orientations in order to meet other prospective students. Join campus clubs and organizations that interest you--it's a great way to meet new people. Enter college with an open mind and flexibility--I've found that these years have been my biggest transition period, and I've learned a lot about myself. Don't be afraid to be yourself. Form relationships with your professors from the very first day--you never know when you'll really need their help, and most professors are eager to learn more about you. Develop good time, stress, and money management skills right from the beginning. Trust me--this statement is often drilled into prospective students' heads to the point that it goes ignored, but it's very important. Spend enough time on your academic work to be as successful as you can, but don't neglect yourself. Take time out to spend with friends or for your favorite activity. College is fun!

When parents are helping their children look for the right college there are many things they have to take into consideration. The first thing that needs to be considered is what the student wants out of their college experience. If the student has already chosen a major, then obviously they need to find a college that offers that major. Also, if the student wants to participate in sports they should understand that they have the option between varsity and intramurals. However, if the student has not chosen a major or to play sports then their options are endless. When picking a college, the interests of the student are the most important. For example if they want to get involved in a study abroad program then they should find a college that offers that option. It is essential that the student go to every college they are considering to see what the campus is like and possibly stay over night. In doing this the student can decide where they feel the most comfortable. Finding what college fits them and taking advantage of what that college has to offer will enhance their college experience.

A system that really worked out for me after I was accepted into the schools I wanted was to make over night visits. It gave an excellent perspective as to what life was like on campus during the weekend and it also gave you an idea on what social life was like during the week based on how they behaved on the weekends. From there you can really get a closer picture as what to expect from your experience at that college. My biggest advice to make the most of your college experience is be open to new things. Just because it's new and different and maybe even a little bit odd does not mean that you should turn it down because you don't know if you'll like it or not. Get involved and be adventurous and take chances you weren't willing to take in high school because you are your own person in college and the only one who can judge you is yourself so GO FOR IT!

When looking for a college think of what you are after in a college, big or small, what classes and activities you want. Then visit your choices, some you will just click with.

Finding the right college is a hard decision between parents and students, since the "right" college for a student could be too expensive, or the parent may have a particular college in mind that the student isn't interested in. I dealt with this dilema when looking for colleges, and the most important thing is finding a perfect compromise. FastWeb Scholarships is a helpful tool that allows you to browse through colleges based on the size and your interests and preferred major. Go to college fairs together and gather all of the information you can and sort through it at home. If the student wants to go away, but mom thinks it's too far from home, maybe you can work out a deal. You can talk on the phone, write letters, or send your student packages(because nothing is more exciting that getting mail in your student mailbox!). But parents, if your child goes away to college, don't turn their room into a storage closet and burn their furnature for firewood.

Make sure it is the right place for you. The size and atmosphere of the institution really matters. It matters so you can adapt without any problems and make it the best experience of your lfie.

I would strongly suggest that parents let their children make their decision. I was fortunate to work for admissions while at Marietta College, and many parents wanted their students to attend Marietta College, but the students didn't have a passion for the college. I would also suggest that undecided students attend a liberal arts college, where they can experiment with different courses and gain greater experience. Lastly, I recommend visiting the college or university, so many people decide they want to attend a college based on their colors, athletic teams, or a percieved idea about the colleges or university's name. Many colleges allow students to stay overnight, which also increases the chance of the student making the best choice.

The college experience is the most important step in ones life as they mature to a young adult. Parents need to look into what is financially affordable but yet a sound academic institution. Individuals need to also not be affraid of having loans. In this day and age, it is rare for one to not obtain a loan to attend college. A student will know as soon as they step on to a campus what feels likes home to them. Also, find an institution that contains a couple career options, students WILL change their mind. It is devistating to see a friend, a former student, leave a school that they love socially and as a community, but it does fulfill their academic needs. Their is an institution out their that will balance everyones needs and goals in life.

Keep in mind what you want. Don't make a decision based on your friends/family. I always say that the student will know where they fit in from the moment they step on the campus. Visit campuses and ask questions. Being an Orientation Leader, I love it when students ask questions about campus activities.

Let your bloody kids pick the college, even if it is expencive! A cheap school is not usually the best school. College visits/stayovers are a good way to get an experience when the parents aren't there. Stay with friends not sports teams.

I think it is purely based upon a feeling within the student. That is why it is so important to visit campuses before choosing which school to attend. I visited about twenty different campuses of all sizes and locations, and it was not until I stepped foot on Marietta's campus and felt a feeling of welcomness and comfort that I decided on which college to attend. To make the most out of your college experience you must have the right attitude. It is easy to go out and party every night, forgetting about your future, but you will have a rude awakening. If you think about what you want out of life and how your actions today can help you achieve that later, you will set yourself up to succeed. When life gets tough, finals stress you out, and home seems so far away, take your mindset from "I cannot do this anymore" to "Life could be a lot worse". Life is much easier when you focus on what is going right and what you do have rather than what you do not. Make lifelong friends, have fun, but most importantly, do what you came to do--become somebody.