Radford University Top Questions

What should every freshman at Radford University know before they start?

Amanda

I would tell myself to take more college credit courses instead of goofing off and taking courses that wouldn?t really do anything for my future. I would have told myself to study harder in my math courses instead of blowing them off. I would say that going to community college first was a great idea and ended up saving money on student loans in the future. I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships, earlier than the day before the deadline and by doing them earlier it takes a lot of stress off our plate. Stay organized, have specified times for your school work, take good notes, evaluate what you need to study by what the teachers tests go for, and always double check your work.

Melissa

Hey Melissa, So you aren't taking your senior year very seriously. Here are some things that you should do better and work towards to get the most out of this year. First of all, work as much as you can. Don't be lazy and choose staying at home or hanging out with friends over making some extra money. I can tell you right now, you'll be wishing you hadn't. Second, do better in your AP statistics class. If you would actually study, then you could make a good mark on your AP exam. Any credits to contribute towards college are very important and will help you out in the long run. Lastly, you need to prepare for college better. Look at your best choices and go with your gut feeling. It'll all work out if you're happy. Don't procrastinate with all the last minute decisions because you'll end up taking a semester off in the summer and it will be a bummer. So best of luck, and I look forward to seeing what happens. Sincerely, Yourself

Robert

I would say that taking your time is best. Figure out what canreally work for you before you spend a lot of time and money on it. Education is a great thing and not everyone has the privledge, so, if you do, do it right. Study hard, make the grades.

Chris

I would tell myself to make sure I take care of my grades first before having to learn that lesson the hard way. I would also encourage myself to be as involved in campus activities as posible. I would have told myself to work as hard as I can while I was still in highschool and continue that habit throughout college. I would tell myself to go after any opportunity for leadership roles and positions and to join multiple campus organizations. The best advise I would give is to always remain focused and positve nomatter what life throws at you. I would aslo make sure I knew that is crucial to be as prepared for anything as I possibly could so that I dont end up in bad situations.

Katherine

If I could go back to myself as a senior and give myself advice, I would tell myself not to worry about picking a major. Testing the waters to see what you like and what you're passionate about is more important than being rushed and not picking a major that you might not like. I would also tell myself not to worry about the little things. A bad roomate can be good because it will force you to leave the room and make friends elsewhere. Also, getting involved is one of the most important things and it can help you make friends for life. Also, when joining clubs and organizations, pick more than one, that way, if one doesn't work out or you don't like it, you have a back up plan. But the most important thing, is to be optimistic. Even if something seems bad, everything happens for a reason, you just have to find it.

MIHAELA

Take time to think about what you like to do; dream and imagine ideal careers. Explore all your options. Take advantage of all educational opportunities that come your way, such as summer educational opportunities and educational trips abroad. Don't let anyone control your dreams and ambitions. You will be horribly miserable at best if you let a parent or other family member dictate your major or your career. Don't pass-up opportunities to learn and experience new things. High school is a real transition time for teens, as you move into adulthood and the more adult issues of work, careers, and college. It should be a time of growth as well as a time of challenge. Have fun, but get the best education you can so that you are positioned to take advantage of further educational opportunities? and no matter where you go after high school, never stop learning and growing.

olive

some advice that i'd give myself is to pack way less things since most of the dorms arnt that big. making a study group for harder classes would be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} benificial. also emailing or asking the teachers for help when the material is first given. teachers do want their students to learn and you get brownie points for taking interest in the class

Nichole

Be prepard for a life chaning event and be prepared to grow up. You will need to learn the major guidelines for studying and taking school seriously from the moment you get there!

Philip

Take a note of what you like, dislike, and be active in your search for universities. Sometimes there is such a hype for the bigger schools that many of the disadvantages are covered up by a large sports program or prestige. When going to college, it is true that you should enjoy a balanced lifestyle, but the key thing that you have always been focused on is your career. The best method to follow that plan is to look into schools that excel in career and academic excellence. By visiting and discussing the process of attending a university, you further prepare yourself for one of your greatest times of your life.

Taylor

If i could go back I would tell myself to make as many friends in the first couple weeks. I would say focus on school and study but also remember to have fun and enjoy the time that is spent here. The years go by very quickly and that I should live them up to the fullest. I would also say keep focused on the career after graduating but don't forget to stop and smell the roses.

Stephanie

Visiting the college before you accept or even apply plays a large part in deciding, when I first visited Radford right there I knew that was the college I wanted to attend. The campus was so beautiful and the size was perfect for me that all the other schools look dirty and too big or too small.

Haley

Make sure that students and parents go and visit each school that is a possibility and go on tours as well as meeting the dean of the college, if possible. Also, choose the college that's right for you as a student, don't make your decision based on where your friends are going to go. Make sure that you look at whether or not the college will have the major that you are planning to go in to and look at the teacher to student ratio since some people are able to do better in large classes versus small classes and vice versa. in order to make the most of your college experience just have fun. but make sure that you are able to manage time and study for classes so that grades don't slip. Have fun but do so responisibly and don't make dumb decisions. Always show up for class because more than likely even if it's not required what the teacher says in the one class you miss will be what is on the final exam and that may be what is keeping you from an A in the course.

maribel

visit each school and find out everything that is important to you like food houseing activities and what not. and once you have this information make a pro and con list of what you like. then once you apply and get in start you resreach on activities you want to join and what types of things you what to do at you school. make sure you get involoved at a early stage so you can get alot out of college and make new friends

Sarah

Make sure you visit the school ahead of time to see what is around and to get to know the area, i think that is very important. You should also think about what size school you wouldn't mind going to and the size of the classrooms, whether or not you would mind being with hundreds of kids in one classroom or a more intement amount.

Kent

research where you'd be interested, based on what you enjoy and what area of the country you enjoy. do your work, and get good grades, don't spread yourself too thin so you can't get everything done.

Megan

When you're looking for the right college you need to see if you can see yourself living there. If you can't deal with little stuff it's only going to get worse. You need to make sure that the town/city is safe. One of the things I like about going to a school that is in a small town is that I feel 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} safe. You also need to know if there are enough things to keep you occupied.

Cameron-Ann

To all, College has been said by most to be the best time of your life, and in most ways that is completely true, but it is not all about the college that you go to, but what you make of that experience when you get there. Yes, you should choose a college based on academics or sports if you are playing any, but if you plan on striving to succeed no matter where you are, then the diploma you recieve will be your reward, not the name of the college. So good luck with your choices and remember, it's not where you are, but what you make of your time there.

Alyssa

Pick a school that you feel a connection with when you visit it. Don't base it off of their reputation or their party school ranking. Look to see if the school has a program you are interested in and go off that.

Mario

Let the student do what they think is best fpr them. If the parents raised their kids right, they shouldn't be worrying about anything. If they fuck up, well, let them learn! Parents cannot be over their kids forever, let them fend for themselves.

Ciara

When Choosing the right college that is applicable and well suited for you, it is important to take into consideration you college's on campus lifestyle. On campus college lifestyle consist of extracurriculum activities, clubs, organizations, and social life. Your college experience is your final experience and explore school it self. Aside from social activities, it is important to stay focus on you purpose in life and what you hope to achieve afterwards!