Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Top Questions

You can't know what college is right for you from a simple internet page or a piece of paper that has been mailed to you. Go to the school. Visit and really take in the area around you. Look at how the students interact with one another, the smiles on their faces, the bounce in their step. Talk to professors and upperclassmen, and dont be afraid to ask questions. Once you step onto a campus that is right for you, you'll know. I did. And when you become a student in the fall, make the most of that place you're at. Join as many clubs that you can that interest you. Talk to the people you sit next to in class. Run for positions and become known to people all over the school. Make your voice heard, and let people know who you are. You are important to this college. Study hard, make your professors your best friends, take advantage of office hours, meet with your advisor, participate in class-in everything you can! Learn all you can while you're here. But most importantly, learn who you are. Learn that and you can do anything--everything.

In order to find the right college, I advise visiting the campus first. This way you can see if it is an environment in which you could live and be content. You can make the most out of your college experience by getting involved with clubs and organizations that share your interests.

I would advise parents to allow their children to apply to the schools that are interesting to them regardless of cost or parental preference. Dismissing a student's first-choice college often leads to the feeling that the student is powerless to make decisions about his/her future. Allowing the student to choose the universities he/she appplies to develops a feeling of responsibility that serves as the foundation for an attitude of ownership of the college experience. Following the concept of student investment in education, I would advise parents to allow their children to take on a portion of the financial responsibility for his/her college education. Having a personal financial investment in his/her education encourages the student to attend class and complete assignments. My advise to students is to "go to class" and "do your homework." Freedom and socializing breeds procrastination and a professor cannot grade what you have not turned in on time. Sometimes mediocre and done is better than brilliant and unfinished.

I would advise them to do the research first and to make sure they have the money. Also to visit the school prior to going there. I visited my school but I think I should have done more research. I want to transfer but I dont have sufficient funds to do so. Choosing a college is no small task. It is as important as who you will marry or who you will work for. Choosing the right college makes everything better for a person in the long run. When you are struggling in school it doesn't help at all. All it does is put stress on the student which piles on to the stress from school work and professors. I advise all High school Senior to really take there time, because when you rush it, it doesn't turn out as well as it would if you woyuld have paced yourself.

I would tell parents to let there children "do their own thing at college." Making new friends, getting into different habits, and enjoying being different, all these things make every person who they are. I think that is the most important thing college has to offer, even moreso than education for some fields. I would hope the parents have some effect on where their child wants to go to school, but the way parents raise their kids is a huge factor in this process. To parents and children, "relax, it is not that crazy and make the best of what you do!"

Check out all of your options and go with what feels right. Do not choose a school based on where your friends are going or where others wish for you to go. Make sure to find a school that fits more than one of your needs, both academically and socially. You will be not only spending your money on education for the next few years, you will also be spending your life there so make sure it's worth it. Get involved in anything that interests you, get to know your professors, and get to know your classmates. Use all resources available to you. After all, you are paying for it. If you aren't happy with your school, there is no shame in tranferring. There is no need to waste your time and money on several years of misery.

As an incoming freshman into any university/college, I would definitely look for the location of the university or college and its academic opportunities. Adjusting to rural or urban settings may be difficult and should be considered while selecting a school. More obviously, the academic program you are interested in as a student. Look into the curriculum, the staff, and the success of past students of the program. Many adaptations come along with continuing your education, however, these choices about your academic experience will be vital to your happiness and positive views of the chosen school. Lastly, personal interests may also be considered if the student and/or the family are having difficulty making a final decision. If the student participates in athletic events, musicals, drama plays, promotes environmental conversation, or has special social interests are all to be considered in the decision. As a parent, I believe that safety for your child is one of the most important aspects. Most campus are equipped with staff and emergency plans to prevent and respond quickly in case of an emergency. Academically, having the child succeed and enjoy their university/college experience should be considered as a parent.

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make sure that you like the campus and the surrounding environment. meet with a professor from the department you are interested in studying during a personal orientation to find out if you will have ample opportunities for learning. make sure there are opportunities to study abroad because an international experience is an amazing experience for students. overall, make sure you enjoy the environment of the campus so that you are guarranteed an amazing college experience!

The right college for each student depends almost solely on the desired career path. Choose a school that has the desired major, but that also has accredidation in that field. As far as social life, I beleive, from traveling to other schools, that social life is virtually the same everywhere. Every individual has the same opportunities to make the most out of their social encounters, and if you want a fun, social, fulfilling college experience, it will be easy for you to make that for yourself wherever you go.