Saginaw Valley State University Top Questions

Take a tour and try and find the best school that is suited for you. College is a significant part of your life and if you don't enjoy your school your college experience will not be worthwhile.

Take your time in choosing a college. Make sure that you choose the college that best fits your needs. If you don't know what you want to go to school for choose a smaller cheaper college that will allow you to decide the direction that you would like to take with your education.

I encourage students to really think about their individual personality and educational needs. I thought I would love to go to a big, well-known university but after attending a smaller public university I know this was the right choice. I love that every day when I walk to my classes I see at least three people whom I recognize or am close friends with. Additionally, as I've gotten farther into my degree program I have come to appreciate the faculty at this small university. Whenever I have questions or concerns I can simply walk into my professor's office and he/she recognizes who I am and is sincerely interested in my personal issues. It's a great feeling to not just be another college kid in a huge lecture hall, but a unique person with goals.

I would tell them to explore all of their options, and that usually the best fit for college is usually not your first choice. Make sure you get all of the information that you can about the perspective colleges and/or universities they are applying to and to take visits, if possible, to all of them. To make the most of thier college experience, I would tell them to be open to new ideas and different ways of thinking. Take chances and do not be afraid to be yourself. Do not conform to the college norms like drinking and partying if they do not appeal to you. As well, always seek the truth about everything. If you do not agree with something, learn more about it outside of the classroom. Finally and most importantly, do not forget the values your parents taught you throughout your life, they will be critical to your success.

I think that students should be sure that the college they choose is the right college for them. If it feels like a place you could call home, you're probably right. Don't pick based on prestige or family pressure, pick the place that feels right for you. And once you get there - dive in and get as involved as possible!

When I was on the verge of entering college, I realized that I wanted to be happy with my education regardless of how much (or little) money I was going to make. I switched from a full-ride to an engineering school to paying at a small liberal arts college that was close to home. Now I'm in graduate school for English, and I couldn't be happier. Every eighteen year old is trying to find their way in the world. In the rare case that the college student in your life knows what they want, they are much better off finding the best school they can get into that is well-known for that field. If your student isn't 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure what they want to do, location, school size, and atmosphere should be their main considerations. What they do once they get where they are going means much more than where they go, in the long run.

Make sure you are ready for what you are getting yourself into. Dont expect too much or too little. Also dont take it in all at once. college is a huge experience and is way different than high school. It will either be the best time of your life or the worst, that just depends on how well you adjust to living on your own. Most people love it and get along well, when you get to college try to make friends, dont just sit in your dorm all day. College will change your life forever, let it.

I would advise prospective students and parents of those students to choose the college that they view that is best for them. Visit many of them and apply to any that interest you. Personally, I would choose a college that has a smaller student to teacher ratio so that you can have an easier interaction with the professor if you need help. I would also advise to go to a university that is smaller to medium sized so that it is small enough to get around but large enough to offer a large amount of programs and extra-curricular activities and clubs. Also, a college that has a great technology orientation is great as well. Especially if the college has Wi-Fi, it makes bringing a laptop from home so much easier and you can easily go anywhere on campus to work on homework and surf the web. All in all, it's what fits you best. If you like city life and large campuses, than a large campus with a large student body is probably for you. If you prefer suburban to rural life, with nearby access to shopping and activities, small to medium sized campuses are for you.

Choose the college that "fits" you. Don't just go to a big/small school because all of your friends are. If you know your major, I would advise asking several students in that college what it is like there and compare, compare, compare! Finding a program that fits your needs will also help. Once there, make sure your freshman year to GET INVOLVED. The farther you get into your major the hader it will be to do activities outside of the classroom; establish friends and good habits in the first year doing activities you love.

Do what you feel is right.