Millikin University Top Questions

Do not just see the school online and the information in packets. Actually visit the school and see where you would be living, sit in on a class and walk around the campus. Don't forget to try the cafeteria food too. The student and parent need to feel comfortable about where they or their child will be living 9 months out of the year.

I would suggest to not be closed minded. When you are selecting a school the things that you think are important change once you actually attend the school. I thought that I wanted to go to a big school for the social aspect and almost didn't look at my school because it was a only a few steps above being "in the middle of nowhere". Also do not attend a school based on the name, different schools have different strengths, and just because you haven't heard of them doesn't mean employers in your field won't. Some smaller schools can be dull on the weekends, but actually give you a better education because the classes are smaller and the teachers know you. Partying and enjoying college is important (to some) but don't get caught up in the nightlife at a school. The reason you are there is to learn. I feel if I had picked a school that was large and had something to do every hour of the day I would spend a lot of money, when I'm in debt already with my student loans, and I would have no time to study.

The first and most important piece of advice i would give is to make sure you go and visit the college. Brochures are made to appeal to what you look for. Second, once your in college, start off the semsester strong because its easy to get distracted by other people and activities. Last but not least, try never to write a paper the night before its due because trust me it never works.

For parents: I would tell them to make sure that the college is a safe place where their student will be happy, and to make sure that it fits financially with the student and student's family. For students: I would tell them to go to the campus to get a feel for it, before jumping into any decisions, talk to people on campus (students, faculty, and staff) to see how helpful they are. Try to determine what you want out of college...that will help overall to decide what type of school and ultimately what school to choose. To make the most out of the college experience, one should be involved and get to know the people around them. Being involved in your major, college, university, and community is vital in making the most out of a college experience.

I would tell students to make the most out of the four years. Get involved in everything you can but realize that you are here to learn. Do research on your campus and really connect with the faculty and other students. College is a time of independence and responsibility and if a student takes advantage of the things they have around them they will succeed. To parents I would tell say, Realize that your child has to grow up and go their own way. It is a time for them to learn responsibility and although they may mess up it is a learning experiance for everyone. Be proud and also try to be involved as much as you can in their education and campus life.

Look everywhere

College is a time of preparation. Finding a school with faculty and staff that support every student can be difficult. Stay open to opportunities and do plenty of reasearch. This is not to find the perfect school but to find a school that fits the needs of the student and to allow for growth. Going to college not only advances your education but also advances your future. Taking time to make the right decision will help you in your mission.

College is an adventure! No matter how prepared you seem to be there will always be obstacles to overcome! The best advice I can give is to be yourself and open your mind up to ideas and activities that you never dreamed of doing before you entered college life. These experiences will not only help you in find a rewarding career path but they will also help you discover the greatest friendships that you will ever encounter. When the work load seems to much to bear simply take a deep breath and know that your own personal will and determination will get you through the hustle and bustle of group projects, and the dreaded end-of-semester madness. Keep you friends close and your family closer and always remember that the knowledge that you recieve from college will not only make you a better individual in your profession, but it will also make you a better person at home! You will learn to develop your own values built upon what you learned from your family and the very lessons you learned at school, and in doing so will become a better citizen of the world!

For finding the right school you really need to know what size school you are looking for if you want really small/medium/ large. Make sure you find all the nessasary information you want to know about a school. You school visit the campuses because what you see online may not be exactly right. To make friends become active and participate in activites, if that doing a sport, intermurals, going to a muscial performance, ect. Take advantage to all the differnt opportunities that the school offers you might find that you like something you never tried before. Be open minded your started the next step in your life you never know whats going to come your way.

Though you may have a dream school, you never know what you might find in the most unexpected places.