Norwich University Top Questions

To students looking for the right college: I urge you to fully research the field in which you intend to study, and the program in which you have been accepted. Do not base you decision on the social qualities of the school or on it's location, but solely on the future in which it offers you. College is only a stepping stone in your life and will be over in a few short years. Don't ruin your chance by spending your time developing an over-eccentric social life, for when you leave the school you cannot take it with you, but you can take a diploma.

Make sure you visit more then one college. Apply to as many as you can, and be sure you research the college/university before making the descision to apply there.

You will get what you give from a college experience. If you want to get the party life, you will come away from college with the experience that you wanted. But you won't be competitive for any good jobs after words. If however, you choose a college for its academic programs, or for their reputation for giving a certain type of job afterwords, and you work hard to achieve those goals, you will be competitive for what ever field of work you desire. It is better to be a hard worker, than a lazy smart person. Therefore apply for schools that you know will push you to work hard and give as much as you expect to get out of a college experience.

I believe one of the most important thing to do is visit the school. You need to put yourself in the environment of the student at that school. Also, sit in on a class or two. Shadow a student on thier day to day activities. Speak with Porfessors about the classes.

If you are planning on attending college in the next few years DO IT! Choose a major and stick with it. Businesses are looking for college graduate, master holders, and people that have their PHD's. It all starts with a college education. Have fun and a good time, but remember you are in college to get good grades and get out and make something of yourself in the real world.

Think hard and objectively about your "big-picture" priorities and keep in mind that your classmates can make or break your college experience.

I would have to say: - look for a college that has an amount of people that you are comfortable with - look for a college that is somewhat financially easy to pay for - look for a college that is far enough from your home that you are comfortable to be at - enjoy the time at college but make sure not to get into to much trouble

I highly suggest that the parents and the students are involved in the application process. Make sure that the institution has everything the child would want, otherwise they will be miserable there. Also make sure there are the best financial accomodations as possible so that the school is not able to reel a student in with false promises. Visiting the campus is a must--it may look beautiful in pictures but turn out to be a disaster once the student actually gets there. Once getting settled into a college lifestyle, incorporate things familiar to the student so that they don't get homesick. Make sure to become actively involved in campus activities--you could potentially meet a best friend there! Stay active and don't fall into a sedantary routine because it's easy to become lazy at school. Stick hard to the studies and be sure to get out once in a while to avoid cabin fever or an overload of stress. Stay in contact with your family, but don't communicate too much because you need to start your own life and become responsible for yourself and your happiness!

Look for colleges that have what you want to major in. Vist the campuses and stay overnight to get a feel for the school it self. Do what ever feels right.

Talk to the students who attend, because thy have a very real feel of things and do your research.

Find a way to make money work. There is no price for the right education. If the school feels right , find a way. Work, save, loans, Military will help. DO NOT SETTLE! If you have your heart set on a cetain place go for it. Actions speak louder than words. WOrk for what you want. Laziness goes nowhere.

College will make you into a stronger person. I didn't like things about my school, like my classmates, but I had friends and professors there to help me excel and do things I never thought of before. My school taught me not only my choice about a major, but how to have strong leadership skills and succeed in all aspects of my life. That is jsut as important as a homework problem.

Pick a school that will fit your personality type. If you want to be a leader, than come to Norwich or a school like Norwich.

Find a college that suits you as a student. Make sure you are in an environment that will not only enable you to study without to many distractions, but be able to have a social life so as not to be stressed out all the time. To live the college experience depends on how you go about it. You can either live in your room, live out on the town, or find a balance between the two.

I would simply tell them to ask teachers for advice and visit the school(s) and after visiting, you will know if that is the school you want to further your education. Making the most of the college experience is all about getting involved and just enjoying every minute at school, because college is supposed to be fun as much as it supposed to set you up for your future. -Nick Bakos

College is what you make of it. If you do not care about education and simply want the experience then go to a school that is inexpensive and has no standard for academic excellence. If however you want an education but think it might be tough to balance a party life style with school, then STAY AWAY from schools known for that type of society. If you work hard you WILL get into a school and you WILL graduate, but schools do not like slackers. The more you work, the more you will get out of your college experience. So find the school that will make you work the hardest!

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I would say find a school makes you feel comfortable and safe. At your home you need to feel safe, at your school you need to feel safe. Also be as involved as you can. When you look back you don't want to say "shoulda, woulda, coulda." The more you are involved in the more stories you have and the more you interact with different types of people which is a huge growing experience. Try something you've never tried before!! One last thing, make smart choices. It is the kids who go out and take thier education for granted who will end up in the wrong spot. Study hard and have fun!!

Don't make money the deciding factor.

Find out the details about the aspects of your specific major and the differences that each school has.