Oklahoma Panhandle State University Top Questions

First and foremost, I would visit the college campus. Next, I would talk to students that go there, not just advisors who are trying to sell you on the school. Also, talk to students who share your intended major to see what your particular school is like. I would also look at schedules to see the types of classes offered, the variety, and the different times they are offered. Next I would look into what extra curricular activities are offered.

The best advice I could give to parents and students is to visit all the campuses you want, then make your chioce. Even if you think you know where you want to go, visit more than one, then pick the one that fits you best. Also another good thing to tell a prospective student is too live on campus, at least for the first year, then you can move off campus. Living on campus gives you the opportunity to meet new people and make friends. The last piece of advice I would give them is that it is okay to call home! Just because you are on your own now, your parents still love you and would like to hear more from you than just doing your dirty laundry on the weekends.

My advice is to instill hard work in your child, and yourself. If you do this, ANY college is tangible! Look for as many shcolarships possible that apply to the student, and fill them ALL out...MAIL THEM IN ON TIME!!! If you are serious about college, you should have THREE major university choices. Of those choices you need to take a personal day to visit each one of them. Get to know what you are getting into! The worst thing you could do is jump in blindly! Talk to every school's financial aid office before applying! They are very willing to help you out. Did I mention, Search the internet for every available scholarship? Really, the less you stress over working your tail off to pay for college, the better your grades will be, and the more you will have to enjoy yourself. Lastly, believe in yourself, and your capabilities. Work hard, and reward is definate!

When your looking for a college, first sit down and think, "how much can I afford?", "How far do I want to be?", "Do I want to be able to come home on weekends or holidays?". Trust me these question mean the world when you get half way across the united states and realize you can't just hop in the car and go. As soon as the first birthday hits, it hits you that you really wanted to be able to go home. But the pirk of being out and away is you learn reponsibility, you learn how it is to live on your own. Once on campus, where ever that may be, go to public places like the cafeteria...talk to people let them know who you are. Making friends make the college experience so much easier. Possibly look into an activity you like doing and join that club, getting involved is the easiest way of making friends. Remember however, that your there for you...your education, so knock out the general studies and then hop into your major and get comfortable. College can be as much fun as you make it, and you can if you try.

If asked, I would say that the most important part about finding the right college isn't so much one individual thing, it is several things. Choose a place where you are comfortable. A college that has the program that you are looking to go into is always nice, unless you change, (which is great, change is always good) a transfer to another college can be a pain. To make the most out of a college experiment, you have to be active, get to know the people around you, know your professors and the students. Make as many friends as possible, including the police...you never know when you might need them. Don't steer yourself down a path that you aren't comfortable with, it could get painful in the end. Choose what is right, and if you choose incorrectly its okay, life is about mistakes, take them as they come and move on. HAVE FUN!!!