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!