New England College Top Questions

I can still picture myself as a high school senior; awkward, shy, and unsure about what laid ahead for me. I was still undecided on a major and was pushed by my parents to do what they thought was best for me. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to stand up for myself and make my own decision. I attended a school I liked, but was in a major I despised. I ended up changing majors, much to my parents chagrin, and eventually transferred to a different college entirely. I know now that I would have been much better off focusing on what made me happy rather then trying to please my parents. Over the course of the past few years, I?ve managed to find my passion in life; languages. I am determined to study abroad in the near future to strengthen the language skills I have gained over the past few years. I know that this is the path I should have taken to begin with. I only wish I could have realized it sooner. So, to my high school self, follow your own path. Don?t aim to please anybody but yourself.

I would tell myself to go in with an open mind. Before I got to college I had already decided what it was going to be like and when it didn't end up being as I had planned, it was very difficult to adjust. If I had gone in with an open mind, willing to step outside of myself a little, and be willing to accept the change, I feel the transition would have been much smoother. In no certain terms do I mean that I should have been untrue to myself during the transition, but I wish I had let some of the smaller things slide and just lived in the moment. That's the advice I would've given my highschool self.

If i could go back in time to high school as a senior i would want to change would be to invest my time in saving money to prepare myself more financailly with school books. If i can go back in time i would work hard and try and go for a 3.5 instead of the 3.0 ive got and study harder to get a higher grade on the SAT's as well as apply for scholarships that is what i would do to better prepare myself for college.

Dear Enjoli, I know you can?t wait for June to come so you can graduate from High School, leave NY, and head to College...but first semester didn?t go as well as we expected. College became so new one week then so familiar the next. It?s just like High School but more extreme. Classes are better and the time and day difference you get use to, but the work Extreme! Papers among papers have to be due for all classes and sometimes on the same day. It?s hectic and to top it all you miss your family. Home sick lol you would never think right? Your roommate is nice and quiet. College life sometimes is a bore it?s not what we expected, barely any parties and when there is, it?s boring or fights breaks out. Fights and drama is among College too along with drugs and alcohol. Also there?s nowhere to go unless you have a car because the campus is in the middle of nowhere. Although you make great friends and learn a lot from professors you become to like, the year was frustrating and a new experience.

The biggest thing to remember in college and learning about not only academics but also about yourself, is that many people will go in and out of your life. Do not work too hard to keep the people that seem important in your life. If these people want to be your friends and stay in your life, they will show you this. Enjoy the time you have and do not over analyze everything and every move made by your peers. Enjoy the life that has been given to you and the opportunities you have been provided with. Not everyone is able to have the same opportunity you have, and therefore must make the best of it, and enjoy what oyu have.

I would tell myself to not worry about what people will think of you and you will make friends. Friends will come with time, and it will be an adjustment, but your grades will be amazing. Just take a deep breath, take one day at a time, and focus on school work. Don't look at the fact that this is a school where wealthier students go because you are wealthier academic wise. Keep your head up, stay strong, and love what you do.

Choose wisely. College is where you have to redevelop yourself. You will be living there for four years. It is a very big decision and you should really make sure you will be happy.

Find something that not only will fit you acedemically but also has resources to get out and be a part of society. If you give college a chance you won't want to go home, but find something that is worth the money you are paying for. College is a great expierence for everyone so keep your parents involved even if you need your freedom. Learning is the best part of growing up, and when combined with outside expierences, it can be very rewarding.

I was accepted to every school I applied to. I graduated in the top of my high school class and a year early at that. I really was a very successful and well rounded student. Everyone expected me to go to an Ivy League school, especially after I was accepted. But when the time came to make my choice, it just didn't feel right. Instead, I chose a small school with little to offer except a welcoming environment and community. I have never regretted it. Of course, it also helped that my parents backed my decision 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} - having their support gave me courage when my school life got hard. My advice is this: Education is what you make of it. There will be partying and competition where ever you go. There will always be money questions and doubt. But if you find a place that makes you happy, you'll do well and you'll be motivated to find the opportunities you need to succeed. School is about you. You make the choice. Be respectful of your parents wishes and counsel because you'll also be respsonsible for the consequences of your choices, and college is only the beginning!

Make an effort every week of the semester to find financial assistants for the following year. Call the Fiancail Service department at your college and talk with them about it.

Find a place where you feel comfortable when you make your first visit. It's not always about the big name school or the big city. A lot of times you'll find people from all different walks of life even at a small school where you will get more individualized attention for your money. Just keep in mind, college is where you'll meet some of your best friends that you will have for the rest of your life.

I would say make sure that you know roughly what major you want to go into and what kind of school you want to go to. Also go and visit as many schools as you can before making your choice. There is a right school out there for everyone you just need to find where it is.

The best thing I did when I was choosing schools was I made sure the learning environment (class size, students, faculty, faculty to student ratio, etc.) was the number one thing on my list. The social aspect of college is an incredible thing that is something I will never forget. I am a member of multiple clubs, I attend school events regularly, and am on the varsity lacrosse team. But the most important thing you must remember whether you are a parent sending your son or daughter to college or a student choosing their school, it is imperative you remember your main purpose for attending college. This is to further your education and to put yourself in the best possible position to accomplish your goals. I could have gone to a big public school with very large classes (this is not a bad way to go it was just not for me). But in terms of the way I learn and what I wanted I knew a smaller school was right for me. Although the social scene may not be as lively as a big university, I enjoy it and am very happy with my choice.

Student's deciding what college they want to attend need to look beyond the pricetag. Higher education needs to be thought of as an investment. A good education is worth some debt if the graduate is going to get out there and get a well-paying job, especially if they are good at what they do. Student's really need to experience the atmosphere of the college. Some are crazy on weekends, with parties and places to go to have fun. Others are kind of boring because a lot of people go home. One of the most important things a prospective student should be concerned with is the environment of the town. Is it safe? Is it too big or too small? Are there things to do in town at night and on the weekends? It all depends on the student and what they are looking for in a college.

I find that it is very important to travel and visit the school that you think you may wnat to attend. You need to find a school in a town where you feel comfortable and also the class size is what fits you personally. Finding a program in that school is also very important, because it could be a great school, but your area of study may not be fitting to you. It is very important to take into consideration every aspect of that school, for example I forgot to make sure there was a band here and I love to play my instrument, so I am missing out now. Check out EVERYTHING about the school!

I would give the advise to students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience by following their heart. This would include the financial situations between their parents on what they can afford, what culture do they like, tutoring assistance, counseling assistance, disability opportunities, sports, educational programs, and housing facilities to be sure that the student can get all that they need while attending their future classes. Students need to see if the college of their choice has the major of study, students are looking for. Students need to think about what kind of campus they would prefer to stay at such as, in a small country or in a big city. I based my decision on attending New England College because I was interested in the size of the college, disabilty assistance such as tutoring and I had the opportunity to work on campus for work study. Now that I am finishing my Elementary Education Bacholors Degree I am currenty living on campus and doing student teaching with 4th graders at Kearsarge Elementay. While attending college I have had great opportunities and privilages to work with students at different grade levels in different schools.

Finding the right college for some people might be hard, for me it was just a matter of being comfortable enough to settle in, get to know people, start making friends and getting to know the professors. As far as making the most of your college experience, enjoy yourself. I don't mean partying everynight. I mean hanging out with friends, getting involved in clubs and sports on campus, going on trips held by the school, having a movie night with friends. Those are the times that are going to make the most of a college experience, at least for me. It shouldn't be about remembering how much you drank one night at a party, but how you beat your friend at a game by one point. Those are the memories I want to keep and will make the most of my college experience.

Visit many campus to get a feeling of which kind of place you may want go to school in. Once in college, participate in activites!!! The more you participate, the more fun you will have and the more friends you will make. Try to meet a variety of people and make alot of friends. The more people you know, the better off you'll be.

I would tell them to look very carefully at each school they apply to. The price is important, but it's not everything. Sit in on a class, talk to the professors in the department you're interested in. And when you get there, don't be shy! Join clubs, get to know people in your hall. The best and worst thing about college is meeting new people. Avoid getting caught up in the "freedom" of not having your parents around. Yes, it's cool, but no, it's not a good idea to get drunk on a Monday when you have class at 8:30! Go to the library to do your homework if you need quite, because you won't find it in the dorms. And last but not least, try to vary the foods you eat at the dining hall. You can't avoid the freshman fifteen if you eat pizza for dinner every day!

When you are looking into colleges the most important question you have to ask yourself is: Will I be happy here? I made the mistake of neglecting my own wants and needs. I weighed all the schools I was accepted to with pros and cons. These pros and cons were mostly based on money and financial aid offered. I ended up choosing the school that offered me the biggest package. Now, beginning my second year here, I am realizing that I made the wrong choice. I always knew deep down that I wanted to be close to home. That was the most important thing to me, but I based my choice on what was most important to others. Now I am looking into transferring closer to home because I am not happy. I advise all students and parents to find the right college by looking inside and truly seeing what matters the most to them. If you make the right choice I am sure you will have the best college experience possible.