Missouri University of Science and Technology Top Questions

Take ap classes get ahead, have fun, stay involved life like you dont have any other life to live

I'd tell myself that studying is key, to learn as much as possible through textbooks that were available, to take advantage of the help sessions that were offered, as well as join study groups. I'd tell myself not to stress about not knowing anyone at the school, as it is easy to make friends here. A lot of the students come from similar backgrounds and are really easy to get along with, regardless of what their major is.

Choose a major. Pick a college that is known for excellence in that major.

First decide on the general carrer track you want to take, be it medical to engineering, and find a well respected college where you know your potential will be reached. After a year of school, decide your specific degree, as doing it too early can be limiting. Most of all, find the college that can match your learning style, as well as promote your abilities so you can be prepared for your carrer.

Not all schools are the same. Just because it was the best option for one student, doesn't mean it's going to be like that for another. Don't pick a school unless you can picture yourself there in the future, and you're happy. You might get an education, but in my experience the environment is just as important as the professors you have and the classes you take. When I found UMR, i got this overwhelming feeling in the pit of my stomach that said "this is your school". And I decided to attend there because I felt comfortable there, and it had everything that I needed to make my college experience great. To truly be happy, and to become a successful adult, I believe every student should find a school where they get that great feeling, where they know that they will be truly accepted and loved, throughout their entire college carreer.

Make sure they go to a college right for them and specializes in what they want to do.

I would first ask the person what they enjoy, what makes them excited. Therefore, they should seek a college/university that offers something along those lines. Whatever makes them feel complete and drives them to be a part of that is a major factor in choosing the right college/university. For me, my goal is to build and fly space vehicles and I believe that the school I have chosen is the right one. So the parent and/or student should find out what they have enjoyed the most so far and the student should go after that thing they have enjoyed.

When choosing a school, visit the campus and get a good feel before deciding to enroll. In order to make the most out of the college experience, do not shy away from school work to become more social. It's important to make friends and have fun but being involved with the college will give you your social outlet. Join extra-curricular activities and student design teams to make a difference. Always make sure your school work comes before any social activities.

My advice to students trying to find the right college is to know yourself. The toughest decison is knowing what type of environment you want to be in for the next 4+ years of your life, also think ahead on what you would actually like to do for the rest of your life. Alot of degree field show you the money you can make with that degree, but what is money if you cant enjoy yourself at your place of work.

I wouldn't have good advice for that besides find a place with people who like to do what you like to do.