Saint Anselm College Top Questions

Be flexible. A lot of things change when you go to college: people, living situation, attitudes, etc. Nothing is set in stone because there are so many people all living their own lives in a little place. Be flexible to what people say to you, don't take everything at face value and don't disbelieve everything either. Learn to be able to try to distinguish truth from life. Above all, stay true to yourself. People will try to change you, even say your view-point is stuipid if they don't agree, but if you believe it, then that's what matters. Don't let people change who you are at the core of your being. Especially when it comes to religion and politics-- show someone you are weak or uncertain in those area's, and they pound on you unmercifully. Be strong in your convictions and what you believe in.

Jon, being in the position you are in now, id know that telling you to improve your grades would be pointless. You did get a GPA of 3.8 your senior year but the three years before that really hurt your cumulative. Don't worry about that though. right now just concentrate on improving your writing skills as this is very important in this college. You are working full-time in conjunction with school to pay for gas etc., you will need to save any extra money. you will also continue to work while attending college in order to commute so saving is key. Transitioning into this school is going to be easy so dont get worried and distracted about not making it. Instead focus on writing as i previously said, as that really is your weak point and will make getting grades above a C+ very difficult. keep up the good academic work and dont be so hard on yourself, good luck.

College is a fun and exciting time. You are on your own, separated from your parents, but you still have a community of peers experiencing the same situation to help you through. You have all sorts of freedom. You can do what you want and your parents cannot do anything about it. Though you have that freedom just remember that you are in school and that should be your first priority. With freedom comes responsibility. Sure you can eat ice cream for every meal, but it will make you sick and rot your teeth. Staying up until three in the morning with friends can be fun, but what about that class at eight in the morning? Remember that college is preparing you for the rest of your life. Have fun, but be responsible.

This is your chance: it doesn?t matter who you were in high school, the choices you made or failed to make, the grades, the social pressures, the mistakes; this is a fresh start to be who you've grown to become. Over the past four years you worked hard and endlessly to get the grades to get you to this next stage of your life; you graduated from high school, you passed the bar, you made it into higher education and from this point forward you've entered a true sense of the real life. Be hopeful, but also realistic; you'll make friends, friends who you will have for life, but you'll also meet people who will consider you their enemy, their rival, and don't let that phase you. You cannot and will not be loved by everyone, and if you are, than you aren't being true to yourself. Remember why you're there; focus on grades, but balance social interaction. Finally, and most importantly, never forget that we live only once and die for such a very long time.

If I had the chance to talk to myself as a high school senior ,I would talk about how to be yourself and don't try to impress anyone, because you will make friends ,who are real friends ,who will stick by you. I would tell myself not to get worked up and nervous because there are people exactly like you in that position. If you can be true to yourself than everything else will fall into place. Most importantly,just relax these are the best years of your life. If you can do all your work and still manage to fit in some fun ,whether it's sports or community service, or just hanging out with friends, then you will be a better person for it

As an athlete, I would simply tell myself that in college, you are a student-athlete. The student comes first for a reason. There is no real off-season in college (I play baseball and we play our season in the spring, but we also play in the fall and have mandatory winter workouts). It is important to stay on top of your courseload and manage time wisely because there is so little time to get things done at the last minute as a student athlete. I think I would have told myself that in order to prepare me for what I went through and learned freshman year.

Finding the right college for yourself or your child is a trying but necessary process. It may take some work to find the college that suits one's needs, however the effort is well rewarded. There is a place for everone, mine is Saint Anselm College. Research your choices and above all visit the campus! It is important to get a feel for the environment and community of the college. Talk with students and professors and ask yourself, "Are these the kind of people I wish to make my college experience with?" The students and faculty have insight and advise on everything you would need to make a decision. Make sure to visit multiple campuses and always maintain a positive outlook on the future. This will shape your college experiece.

Make sure to take the time to look at as many schools as possible! If i could have changed one thing, it would have been starting earlier and getting out to more schools. Talk to current students, sit in on classes, and stay a night if possible. This is definitely one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Although I am happy with the school I ended up at, I wonder what could have been if I had taken this process a bit more seriously. The old saying is certainly true, college will be the BEST four years of your life, don't waste a minute of it!! Get involved, try something new, take a chance. You will never get these years back and I am making the most of them. Finally, open your mind and take in all the information you can. I've only completed one year and I can't beleive how much I have learned. Have fun!

You will regret more the things you don't do. Be involved and squeeze all you can out of it...it's expensive.

Look around and give every college you look at a chance. If you do not have an open mind when you visit or research schools, then the perfect school may pass you by. Also, know where you want to be located (state-wise, climate-wise, etc.) because it will help you to narrow down and eventually find the school of your dreams. Knowing what you want to major in will help too, but if you are undecided, you can still find the school for you.

First of all I think parents need to show their children many different opptions of schools, but should not tell the student what their first choice for them is. Second every student needs to determine what the most important thing about the college is to them. If they know that they want a small school focus in on small schools. If it's a certain major then focus on schools that are strong in that major. Saint Anselm college is a perfect example I wanted something somewhat small and that had a good politics program. When I made my decision I based it off what the fact that th program was really good. Now college is really what you make of it. If you want to party you will find the parties, if you want great work experiences you will find that too no matter where you go. You need to get involved and be active in this new community it is your community until you graduate and you need to own it. That's whate makes a college's alumni so faithful and supportive. With strong Alumni networks you will be giving more students opportunities they never dreamed of!

First, what are your interests and do those interests coincide with a career? If so, then you are one of the lucky few who have it all figured out. However, make sure that the school you select offers a good internship program in your senior year. Internships are not as ominous as you think; they are the key to landing your first job. Secondly, if you do not have a career in mind yet, then that's okay. The transition from high school to college is bigger than you think, so consider community college to narrow down your interests and save money. You will be kicking yourself if you spend the first year or two at an expensive school trying to figure out what you want to do. Even if you are lucky enough to find it, then it is unlikely that you will graduate in four years anyway. Furthermore, can you succeed in a classroom with one hundred others? Or would you prefer a smaller student to teacher ratio? Think about it before you select the school that is right for you. Lastly, maintain a balance between work and fun; too much of either is rarely a good thing.

Go with your first choice college. Visit as many as you can and stay over night to get a good feel for what it is really like. Take advise from as many people you can whom already attend college.

make sure you like the size and class size

Go on campus tours

Take the time to reflect on the type of person that you are and the individual that you wish to become. At each potential college ask yourself a series of the same questions and answer them honestly. Do your answers coincide with who you are and who you wish to become? Try to stay focused without putting too much pressure on yourself to find the "perfect fit". College is about adjusting, about discovering, and about leaving as a more defined, more educated person than when you arrived as a freshman. You may not find the perfect fit; don't feel like a failure. Choose the school that best meets your desires and needs. Remember that your college experience, as with any experience in life will come alive and produce fruits based upon your interaction with them and the energy you decide to give. You may wind up attending the school that was last on your list (I did) but it will be okay. Sometimes not getting what you think you wanted results in an unexpected gain. Try to relax and enjoy the possibilities that each school could have for you. Whatever your school, make your experience count for yourself.

Find a college that fits your needs and personality first and foremost. Second, look for a college that offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities that you WILL join.

Finding the right college is about understanding what kind of person you are. If the social scene is vital to your college career then you should look for bigger schools with even guy to girl ratio and a greek life but stay away from technical schools such as engineering schools that might not provide as much of a social scene. Visiting potential schools is very important to gather insight about the campus 'vibe'. Students will exemplify their attitude towards you as a potential student. Most importantly, make sure that the school will give you the best chance to be successful after graduation. You do not want to enroll in a school to find out later on that it does not have the resources that you need to study your field of interest. Good luck!

Visit all colleges you are interested in, talk to people about them and make sure you don't settle for something less than what you want. I know prices of college are high and ridiculous now a days, but if you aren't going to be happy somewhere, choose the place where you will be happiest. Also if you go one semester and don't like it, don't give up. At least try the second semester and keep your mind open to all sorts of things. For students, don't pick a college just because your parents want you to go there, go somewhere you want to and don't let anybody try to stop you from achieving your dreams. It will pay off in the future. For parents, push your children to do the best they can, but don't let your ambitions get in the way of their developing. They are growing up and need to figure things out on their own, with a little help from mom and dad. Overrall have fun, college is a blast and goes by way to fast so enjoy it while you can and pick the school that works for you.

Make sure to get involved. I didn't get involved with the campus activities and clubs available and I wish I had.