Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Top Questions

Look for a place that you feel the most comfortable and most at home. By finding a place that reminds you of home, it will help you adjust to being in a different place and not feel like you have to go home whenever possible. Also, don't just look for a place that doesn't offer a second major that you're interested in, because most people will change majors at least once and you don't want to have to find another school that offers what you want. Another important thing is to look for clubs/organizations at the school that you would be interested in, because it helps you adjust and form good friendships with people who are intnerested in the same things as you.

There are a lot of factors that go into choosing the right school. The main thing to remember is that everyone?s different. I suggest carefully selecting a school that meets all of your needs. Definitely avoid transferring which could lead to delays and setbacks in your college career. Some of the things to consider include school size and location (rural vs. city), class size, majors offered, and services provided. A big factor for me was distance from my home. I wanted to be far enough away that I could be independent but also close enough if I needed my family I know they would only be two hours away. To make the absolute best experience, I highly advise students to get involved! Being involved has opens more doors than I could've ever imagined. I?ve had numerous travel opportunities, built an amazing r?sum?, learned much more than what any classroom or textbook could teach me, gained several credible references and even made a few lifelong friends. And the list goes on! Again, everyone is different and it really depends on what you want. I truly believe that I've received the best experience possible.

When I was looking into college, I did everything myself. Although I wanted to attend a bigger school then I chose, I am very happy with my decision. If parents are involved in the decision I believe that they need to give their child the benefit of the doubt when picking their school, because ultimately it is up to the future college student. Picking the right college? That's hard. I think the best way to make that decision is to apply to all the schools that you are interested in (after visiting their campuses). When you get your acceptance letters back, look at the school websites, and facebook someone from that school. Make a pros and cons list of each school. Your decision will be made for you, and really you won't even realize that is what you're doing. The school you choose will decide almost everything for thre rest of your life, and although a pros and con list seems easy. When you get down to it, it is way harder to do, and it helps you figure out alot that you may not normally think about when making a decision.

I would advise anyone choosing to attend college to first visit the university to make sure it feels right. Try to stay away from choosing a school because a friend is going, this is an individual choice and will be more rewarding if made alone.

Visit the school and surrounding town/area before enrolling. Make sure you take into account the number of students at the college and the ability of the town/city to cover all of your needs during the school year. If you aren't going to be off campus too much then make sure the on campus facilities are to your liking. Plus it never hurts to talk to current students to find out what they think.

Students: College is all about defining yourself. Its a fresh start, a clean slate. It's the perfect time to continue down the path you've set before yourself or change your direction if you've veered off course a little in the past. Take the time to do the extra curricular ativities that take you out of your comfort zone, only then do you grow as a person. Meet new people. Find out what makes you tick, what your passions are. And don't ever take for granted the opportunity before you, because not all are fortunate enough to have the chance at a college education. Parents: Students will be going through many changes and transformations. Take them in stride. Support them even if it's not EXACTLY what you wanted. If they want to change their major, discuss it. If they want to switch roommates, talk about it. We're not little kids anymore, we're adults. Try not to tell us what to do but offer us your opinion so we can make an informed decision. Believe it or not, we are listening.

I would advise students to attend college as far away from home as they can reasonably do. Getting away from your comfort zones will force you to reevaluate yourself and grow as an individual. If you are constantly around the same people and ideas your own ideas and opinions will never be challenged and you will never grow as a person. College is about challenging yourself and who you think you are. You cannot do that if you stick with the same people and places you grew up with. I would also advise students to live in school dormitories their first year. It it difficult to make friends at first in a place as big as a university and having a roommate is a great way to start. It makes a world of difference if there's someone in the room when you get back from classes. Finally, don't be afraid to tell someone if you're depressed or confused. These feelings are normal but spiral out of control quickly. I myself was reduce to scratching cuts in my arm before I finally spoke to a friend about it. Friends are there to listen so talk to them.

Take a campus tour, walk around and get a feel of the environment before signing up for anything.

The experience you have in college is really important. I would tell students that they need to balance their work and play. I understand greatly that students have to work to make money, but I worked way to much during college. It didnt affect my grades, but it could have. One thing it majorly did affect is the time I had to socialize and make the most out of the college experience. I would also tell them that joining a club or athletic team is great, but there are also some downsides to it as well. Depending on the school, being a varsity athlete will take up so much time. I ran track at a division 2 school and the amount of time that I spent with the team was insane. There are so many positives to it as well, such as the amazing places you will get to go and the great friendships you will make, but I just wish that someone would have told me how much time it was going to take before I did it. Picking the right college and enjoying college is very beneficial to your overall experience ag college.

just make sure that all teachers are willing to help students wtih learning disabitlies