Salem State University Top Questions

The advice that I would give to myself as a high school senior, would be to work as much as I possibly could throughout the summer and save as much money as I could. Being a nursing student makes it extremely hard to balance a job and school. The nursing program is extremely time consuming and doesn't leave much space for any free time. I know that when I become a nurse I will be very satisfied with my choice to attend Salem State College for Nursing, but at the moment I am struggling to believe that I won't be in debt for the rest of my life because of all of these loans. I love my school and my major, I just wish I was able to have money saved away somewhere to help me out. I would also tell myself to make sure I figure out good study habits. In high school I wasn't really taught how to study, and now that I am in college, I have a hard time trying to figure out how to study for all of the nursing information.

Find a college that you can see yourself focusing in, first semester freshman year is the hardest semester distractions, also look for a college with good tutoring programs and writing centers, they help you alot. Lastly, for the students, dont pay attention to the partying at the school, look at the academics, could this school really provide you with everything you want.

I would recommend a state school due to this economy, and I would also say make sure its not in the middle of no where, where everyone goes home on the weekends

I would have to say pick somewhere not too close to home but just enough distance away so your parents can come pick you up when you want to come home. I really like small classes so I can have more one on one time with my professors if I need it. Try to have a positive attitude and be open to new people and experiences.

Go to the college and take the tour. Don't always judge a book by its cover. Freshman dorms are always going to be gross. Look at graduation rates and statistics. Make it the time of your life.

Don't blame all your problems on the school. It's up to you to make the most of your experience. Howver, if you really hate your first choice, transferring is always an option. Be open to new experiences and different ways of thinking.

Make sure that the student picks the school that s/he feels the most comfortable with. Freshmen need to be open to more than just figuring out what major they need to choose. The student needs to pick a college that has an environment which promotes extracurricular activities such as participation in clubs, sports, the arts, a healthy lifestyle and can easily accomodate the student if s/he is working on or off campus.

One piece of advise i would give parents and students would be to be aware of deadlines and get forms in early better than on time. Look around and see what your looking for whether your looking for a large school or small school, and be aware of the activities and school life. Speak to other students about the school life other than academics.

To students, make sure you take in everything about the school. Make sure you visit and talk to the teachers and professors in your major so you have a really clear idea of what school is going to be like for you. Also, if you cannot have a car freshman year, make sure the convienence store isn't 20 miles away and there is transportation around campus. Don't pick a school because your parents want you to go there, if you feel it is right for you, then that's the school for you. It's your life now and you are in full control! Get involved. I played sports all throughout high school and still in college. Even if it's not a varsity sport, they have club teams too. Keep yourself having fun, cause the books can get boring!

I think that it's best to have options but not to overload yourself with too many options.