Southeast Missouri State University Top Questions

Try new things. Get out of your dorm room. Go to college where you can actually see your self living for 4 years.

Finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is not as stressful as it may seem. The most important thing to remember when trying to find the right college for you is looking for the best match to your lifestyle and your interests. The long search will pay off in the end if you keep that in mind. To make the most of the college experience you must remember to get out there and make new friends. Get involved in an extracurricular activity or an on campus job. This will enable you to see new prespectives and broaden your mind. Also, be sure to do what makes you, and only you, happy no matter what. The college experience is unlike any other so head into it with an open mind and be sure to enjoy your life.

Make sure its a place you can feel comfortable in and not feel totally out of place. At first it is werid and strange, but you'll get used to it and hopefully end up loving it.

Take toursand talk to students who are currently attending each university. Think about what you want to do with your life and career and search universities based on academic highlights. Assess yourself: what you like, who you are comfortable with, where you are comfortable, interests and pick a university accordingly. Do not let others influence where you will attend. Of course take opinions and ask others of experiences, but go where you truly want to go. Don't let parents choose what university you will attend. Get involved!! Do something besides going to class; whether it be a job, extra curriculars, intramural sports, student government etc. I have seen many college students in their first semester do nothing but go to class and become depressed. Involvment makes students feel that the university is THEIR school and they belong there. Balance between academics, work, and socializing. It is extremely important to take your studies seriously because college determines where will you be and what you will be doing in the next four or so years. However, it is also important to take and break and have fun because without fun, you will burn out quickly. Keep healthy.

Make sure it is what the student wants.

Students who are searching for the right college need to start the search early. I did not start my search until late in my senior year of high school. I also was closed minded about where to go to school., but that was a horrible idea. Lastly, research how much financial aid the school offers.

I would advise them to relax. Choosing a college can be very succesfull and there are many schools for each one of us. Finding the right college takes research and visits, but don't be scared to make a decision. There are lots of schools for every student out there and if you find you made the wrong decision, you can always transfer. Just relax and enjoy the journey without the stress that can sometimes overwhelm you and scare you out of a decision that you might later regret.

The college experience is a great way to find yourself.

When it comes to chosing a college, I would not look in your home town. You should get out and see the world; you need to get away from your parents protection and do things for yourself. My advice is to go to a college that is far enought away so you can't live at home, but not too far away so you can still go home for breaks without having to spend a fortune. I would also recommend finding a liberal educatin college. This will allow you to learn a little bit about everything, making you a well rounded person and more employable. Small class sizes are another thing to look for; its hard for your professor to learn who you are and what quality of work you produce when there are hundreds of studants in your class. The biggest part of chosing a college based on your desired major. For example, if you want to be a nurse, check to see if they have a good nursing program and try to talk to a student currently in the program to see what its like. Take your time looking, apply many places, and be picky.

College is a great experience and much more than books and classes. To the students, I would advise getting involved in school clubs and activities. It's a great way to meet new people and keep your mind off of things such as homesickness. I would also strongly advise doing research on your professors before picking out classes. The teacher is what makes a class good or bad. Ask around before choosing a particular teacher, find out which ones are best. Going off to college is tough for parents too. I would advise parents to step back and allow the student to pick the college. They are going to have to be more independent while away from home, and it's never to early to start practicing.

I would say, first off, go with what feels right. Not every college is for you, if you like a certain one, go for it! Apply, what's the worst that can happen? Don't be afraid of rejection. College is the best experience you'll ever have. The friends, the games, the late-night study sessions, I wouldn't trade one minute of it! Being one of hundreds of other students the same age offers so many oppertunities that many of the students never had before. College is an equal playing field where you can wipe the slate clean and be who you want to be, regardless of how high school went. If you want to get a 4.0, it's possible, you just have to work for it! College is hard, granted, it's a major change but it's totally worth it. It's the most rewarding experience one could ask for, what more modivation do you need? Choosing to go to college is the easy part, you just have to choose which one!

Finding what college works for you is very important. The best thing to do is make arrangements with your interested colleges to set up tours. Taking a tour of a university gives parents and students the oppurtunity to get a good idea about the university's enviornment and it also gives them time to ask a student tour guide specific questions, like what activities the campus offers. To make the most of your college experience, you need to get involved on campus. Most universities have a wide variety of extra-curricular activities that students can participate in. Being active gives students the chance to meet new people and it's a great way for new students to set up a social network.

Some advice that I would give to parents and/or students would be to make sure that you know all about the college and visit it more than once. Try to get to know some students that already attend the college and ask them questions that you might have. Also, know about the population of the school, basically don't attend a college that is to big or to small for you.

I feel like you when know when you see the college if you will like it or not. Go visit, talk to friends, and don't go with how big the school is.

I would tell parents and students to ask a lot of questions to as many people as possible. Ask about eveerything from academics to extracurricular. I would tell the students to take a few chances and have some fun, so long as those chances are within reason. Be careful and don't put yourself in danger.

Decide what college you want by school size and major. If you are unsure of what you want your major to be then it would be better to pick a larger school with multiple options. Smaller schools give more personal attention. Make a list of what you find to be most important in a school and then least important and base it off of that.

Don't put off finding the right school. If you want to attend college, start in high school during your junior year or earlier. Going to college is a very big step, and can be very costly, so being prepared early helps. Don't focus on one school, but look around and talk to others that have attended college. Go somewhere that not only has a strong department in what you want to do, but also has an environment that suits you, on campus and off. The college you choose will make you the person you want to be later in life. You will develop your career, meet new people, create new friends, and open your mind to new things you never dreamed!

I personally chose Southeast University because I wanted a school that had a low student to teacher ratio. So if you prefer to be called by name and not a random number and to be given personal attention, then I truly, 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} believe that Southeast University would be the perfect school for you.

I would advise anyone planning on attending college to choose a school that offers a variety of degree options. Students tend to think they know exactly what they want to do until they get there and have their first classes in the chosen major. Some stick to their guns and push through, while others choose a different path again and again until they find the right fit. I was among the students who weren?t positive which path was right for me and can only tell you that your best bet is to find a school the offers a multiplicity of opportunities. While you?re using this trial and error process to find your place, stay involved with campus activities, even just floor activities. I know it would have been a much harder journey in my college experience thus far if I wouldn?t have had the support and encouragement of the wonderful friends I have made here at Southeast. Most importantly, have faith in yourself. You CAN do it! In the words of Herman Cain, ?Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."

I would say that looking for a college that has classes and degree opportunities in the field that the student is most interested in is a major advantage. The student would then have to opportunity to find out if that's what they want to do for the rest of their life. Another major advantage in looking for the right college is financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Some schools have better opportunities than others for scholarships. As far as making the most out of a student's college experience, I would have to say that getting involved in school activities and clubs is one of the most important things in college. Clubs let you not only make new and intersting friends, but also lets you learn many new and interesting things outside of the classroom.