North Carolina A & T State University Top Questions

What should every freshman at North Carolina A & T State University know before they start?

Xavia

When finding the right college, consider the location, majors, size, and all of the things that sparks ones interest. Never pick a place just because it was someone else's alma mater or because friends or family members go there. Always apply for scholarships, even after attending college because it always helps to receive more help to pay for the costs of attendance. Finally, always put schoolwork ahead of social activities, and create a good relationship with academic advisors and professors. They will be extremely helpful along the way.

Kevin

Well I know this is a very important and serious decesion to make. There are so many Universitys and Colleges to choose from around the world. I would first narrow down the choices by thinking about what kind of student your child is. And what type of learning environment your child could do well in weather it be large classrooms, or small individual learning based schools. Also consider if your child would like to be close to home or maybe they are deciding to leave the nest and go live on there own in a apartment or in campus housing. In addition, you should consider your son/daughter's transportation issues. Do they have a car or will they need a bike, or will they have to ride the bus to get around. And if so are they comfortable doing this for a entire year. Not all colleges let freshman drive there first year and this might not be fitting to your child's lifestyle. If you consider all these aspects then you should choose the perfect place for your young adult.

Lynnetria

For parents and students in choosing the right college they need to sit down together and talk about the positive and negative things about the school such as location, how far away from home, cost. They also need to talk about the many things that may go on in a college environment how to be safe, how to never go out alone, how to protect their belongings, also knowing that everyone isn't trustworthy. As for making the most of the college experience the student needs to be open to many new ideas and activities. The student also needs to understand that this is not an easy transition to leave home and go to a place where you barely know anyone, but it will all be worth the experience in the end everybody goes through so they don't need to feel alone in any way. Last but not least the student needs to enjoy their new college experience but stay on the main goal which is finishing with a degree.

Jasmine

Be smart about where you go to school. Remain focused and had a great support system.

Brittany

I would tell parents to let your child choose whats most comfortable to them, because if the parents force them to choose the school they want them to go to the child is not going to want to attend the school and they might not have the best experience there. To the students trying to choose an University, I would suggest that you choose a University based on your desired carreer and the school you are most comfortable with. Do not choice the school the you hear has the most parties or the school all your friends want to attend, choose the best school for you because its all about you.

Quinton

To find the right college actually go to the college an see the campus. As for once you have arrived on campus for your freshman year be friendly and approachable.

James

Well a family should always look at their financial standings, cause most well fit colleges cost a pretty penny. When also searching for colleges, if it is possible to talk to a undergraduate student who has been at the school for more than a year it would greatly helped them out with the selection. All colleges have websites make sure you check all links leading to all of the information that you think you may need and even the links that you may know that you son or daughter will not even be interested in, cause minor/major issues count when the college life experience is involved.

william

Be sure to be in a distance where if you wanted to come home you could with out making expensive trips. get all financial aid and scholarship papers in on time so you want have a hassel on first day of school and have to do the run around being a first generation student i had know idea of all the running i would have to endure. and be sure to apply for all the scholarships you can so if you recieve the, you can recieve refunds so that you can purchase you a lap top or pay back loans like i had to do . and all ways remember school work comes first fun and leisure comes second cause fun nevers leave work does

Dwinyqua

In order to pick the right college, one must decide who they are as a person. One wouldn't want to go to a liberal school to study business, and furthermore one wouldn't want to go anywhere where there is a chance of isolation of the feeling of being left out. First start off with college tours. Ask many questions. Don't let money be the barrier from getting the proper education. There are so many loans, grants, and scholarships available. My finally piece of advice is don't settle. Apply anywhere and everywhere your heart desires.

AshleyThompson

When it comes to finding the right college you should first consider is this school good with your major; like if your major is nursing you wouldnt want to attend a school thats is very known and great in engineering. You should also consider the location if you want to go away from home or stay close to home. When making the most of your college experience you should have guidance if its new to you, and also get aquainted with people so you know who you could turn to if you have a problem even if counselors are not available. Take your work very seriously because its not easy, very different from high school get tutors if you need them and dont be afraid to ask for help if you need it.