Shaw University Top Questions

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

Jessica

Please prepare yourself for the worst and the best colleges because there's Only one college you will attend and grow into the person you surrounded yourself a round. Pick with your heart not for the family but for you.

Denise

Make sure you know everything about the school before you sent in the paper work saying you are goning to attend the university or college.

Julian

There is tremendous advice that I would be glad to give parents and students who are pursuing the right college and making the most of the college experience. First, in finding the right college I would advise parents and students to apply to at least three schools. This gives you options, and you won?t feel rushed into making an uncomfortable decision. It is best to choose schools that fit you as a student, and as well as a person. Lastly, in making the most out of the college experience, I would tell any student to stay focused on school work first. In college prioritizing is important, and with your priorities out of order it is very easy to spin off track. In closing, the last piece of advice I would give to a student entering college would be, stay true to yourself and uphold your morals and values you were taught at home.

Malissa

I would advise parents to visit the schools that their child maybe attending. It is important to get the atmosphere of the school as well as the surrounding areas of the schools as well.

Kelli

When you begin to 1ook for that perfect schoo1 for you, make sure you have very high standrds in your decision. Meaning, make sure the schoo1 fits your financia1 standings, make sure it gives you adquate security and make sure the 1iving condition is up to par!

Julian

Some advice I would give parents and/or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience would be to start as early as you possibly can. Procrastination will only hurt you, and do your best in choosing the best school that fits you. Lastly, I would say during the college experience always be a leader and do what you belive is right, regardless what someone else might think. During the college experience you also need to lean how to motivate yourself and stay focus in and out of class.

Jo

In finding the right college and making the most of the college experience, I would say do a thorough investigation of the college(s) you plan to attend to make sure that the school you plan to attend is everything you desire it to be. In my experience, I found the best way to find out about any college is to ask former students concerning the school you are interested in attending to see if this is the right school for you to attend.

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Akaia

For the parents of students that are looking forward to going to college in there future. Make sure that the student goes to the campus before they apply for it. This will help the parents and the students get a good idea of what they will be dealing as far as living conditions, the nutrition, and places to study. I would also tell parents make sure they keep the children openminded. That statement applies to applyin to college and being in college. In college you will deal with a lot of different beliefs and it is always good to have an open mind. My last and final piece of advice is to make sure that you know the schools of the univerity,diversity and student to teacher ratio. Not all students are ment for large universities, some universities will not have the schools that you need to major in what you want to major in and some times schools are not diverse enough for a student.

Ericka

Advice for the parents and students to find the right school. You have to find a school that best fits you as an individual. That fits the areas of life you want to work in. You have to do research. Find out what you want in a college such as, academics, activities, organizations, scholarships, internships, etc.

CaShawn

When looking for college/university to attend, please make sure it is the one of your choice and not the one your parents or friends want you to attend. Also when looking for a school to attend, look at the student/teacher ratio because that does have a major affect on how you learn. To make the most out of your college experience, take advantage of everything that is placed in front you. Get involved in activities around campus and make yourself available to the faculty and staff because that will pay off.

Monique

i wold say that you want to attend a college that you feel would carry you. Also you want to attend a college that gives you a little challenge and at the end of the day you feel you learned something.

jeanette

I would advise the parents and students to make sure they pick a college that have the students at their best interest and a college that serve not just as a guidance, but serve also as a family ,who really cares and will really provide a solid structure and a college that set examples and lives by their examples. A college that has the necessary tools to motivate and inspire students to believe that they can reach their full potential if they put forth an effort and uses the tools from the college to help them is also advice that I would give to parents and students. I would advise the parents to stay close connected to their child/children and the activity that they are involved at college and to keep an open mind as well as follow up with their child/children to make sure that they are happy with the college and are getting the necessary tools that they need to progress into a more productivity society. Safety is also a major element and needs to be address as first priority.

clarissa

start early in looking for financial aid avoid loans at all cost. childern try every club and organization in college keep the ones you like leave the ones you don't college is to find out who you are . the degree is just to show that you are able to learn.

Jessica

The advice I would give parents or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is that first, find schools that have your major that is a must. Finding schools with your major will make it easier for you to narrow your results down better. Secondly, I would prefer you go visit the school first before you make a final decision. This helps because you can know the environment and see if it best fits you. Thirdly, talk to people about their college experiences and see what you can learn from them to make college easier for you. It is important to know these things because you will be happier and it will make you feel better about your choice.

Leola

The advice I would give would to be to follow your heart, what ever school you end up at will "never" be perfect but it is what you make it. Stay focused, and motivated. Get involved in some kind of sport, club, sorority or faternity to stay active. Volunteer in your community and/or local churches to put on your future resume. Before graduating apply for some sort to internship that is connected to your major to get a better understanding and hands on experience of what you will be getting into once you graduate. Before you know it your whole college experience will pass you by without any regrets!

Krystalin

Make sure that your choice school is affordable, fits your personality, and most of all has your major.

Chaevis

As in the case of all major life decisions, be sure to do your homework. Visit the school at least once. Talk to some of the students and student leaders. Walk around camous and get a feel for the place. Go on the campus tours and visit the website and read some of the history of the school. After you've done all that, if you feel like you want to be apart of all that we do here, you will definately be welcomed with open arms. :-)

Shani

The best advice I could give to parents and students to finding the right college is to start looking and researching early. Visit the campus and make sure the college or university is what you really want. Do not settle for less. Make sure the school reaches your standards and nothing lower. You have to live with this school. There is no time for mistakes. Make the right choice the 1st time!!!

Teresa

The best advice that I can give to the parents and the students is to make sure that you visit the school, during the school year, before choosing that college or university. Every college will make the enviroment look better than what it is, also if you go during the school year you can get a chance to see what kind of students go there. The next thing is to make sure that you pick a college that you can afford for four years or more. Many students find themselves leaving after two years because they have taken out too many loans and can no longer receive funding. For the students pick a place where you feel that you can grow as an individual. Make sure that the university or college has and is accredited for the major that you want.