Schreiner University Top Questions

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

Stephen

The advice that I would give to some one for finding the right school is to not allow anyone to influence your choice. This may be partly paid for by your perents but they don't have any say in where you want your education to take place at. Also do not let a boy friend or girl friend keep you back from where you want to go. And once you get to the college spend about 20{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of time with friends and the rest with your books. Then adjust accordingly for the betterment of your grades.

Danielle

Make sure you visit the school and talk to students, not just admissions people.

Nick

Make sure you like the school before committing. Transfering is never easy.

Crystal

Most people worry about getting accepted by the school that is the best in their desired field, but don't think about what school is best for the student. The best advice I can give is to stop worrying about finding the right school for the student's degree and think about the student themselves. If the student needs to be woken up in the mornings and isn't very good at making wise decisions then he/she should attend a smaller school who will be able to help guide the student a little longer. If the student is more self sufficient and is frequently making wise decisions without guidence than perhaps a larger school would be a better fit because of the more laisse fair approach. Once the student's out of class needs are met the knowlege is easier to obtain.

Patsy

It is important to find the right college for YOU! Each person will find different aspects of a university that they love and others that they dislike. A small college, like Schreiner University, are best for some people, while other prefer a larger university. Think about your interest and what you want in a university. Make your decision on what college to attend based on you. Do not decide to attend a college based on your friends, or your parents. Choose the right college for you! Remember that if you make a decision and do not like it, give it time you may learn to love it. If you still do not love the college you can always transfer. It is important to be comfortable at college so that you can thrive in the classroom and in other activities on campus.

Spencer

Before you decide where you want to go to college, decide what you want to get out of the college experience. If you want to find a job in a difficult field to break into, make sure your college has academic and volunteer opportunities that will help you stand out among your peers. If you want to meet people, whether to make job connections or just friends, seek a school with plenty of social opportunites. Once you?re in college, go beyond your comfort zone. Try something that you had never considered doing before, like fencing or participating in a poetry slam. You may find a new niche, or at least meet new people and have new experiences. Also, don?t spend all your time studying or goofing around either. Find a balance that works for you, and think of creative ways to combine the two "seeming" opposites. Instead of chosing between your friends and your spanish homework, go out to eat with your classmates to a spanish restaurant and practice speaking the language! Most importantly, take the time on occasion to asses yourself and your college experience, making sure you?re meeting your goals head-on and enjoying life.

andrew

talk to as many members of faculty in the area of your study as possible before deciding on a campus. remember that the classroom is a 50/50 environment. the professors only bring half of your experience, you need to fill in the rest with studying, determination, and goals.

Nicole

Prospective parents and students need to take advantage of all resources that aid in investigating and exploring college posiblities, wether it be through a guidance counselor or online research. Start the search early, when the student is in his or her Sophomore year and do not hesitate to ask particular questions. Take advantage of the student university chat rooms for prospective students and don't hesitate to ask particular questions, such as, "How engaging are the professors?" , "Do most credits transfer to other colleges?", "What is the turn-over rate of students?", "How active campus life?", "What are the residance halls like?", and so on. When researching degrees offered, review the core classes to identify if the courses required are ones the prospective student will find intriguing and worth while. It is smart not to dismiss any college too quickly, because it may offer more than what is seen at first glance. Once you have researched schools and narrowed your choices to about five, take a tour of the campuses and meet with the professors, if possile. Apply to the schools and tour again the schools you are accepted into, until you decide the college that is right for you.

Matthew

You must visit a campus before you decide to go somewhere. The feel of a campus is the most important thing to any student.

Joe

Find a College that will give your child academic and social experiences.