Southern Connecticut State University Top Questions

What should every freshman at Southern Connecticut State University know before they start?

tania

check the city the college is located in. if the city is what you like then check the campus, the safety, transportation, and most of all faculties and their credentials and amount of resources available for research.

Jessica

In order to find the right college, students should first decide whether they want to live in-state or out-of-state, and should also try to decide on a major. Once these two essential questions are answered, the search for colleges can more easily be narrowed down. It is important to find a school that offeres a strong selection of classes for your intended major, including internship and volunteer oportunities. Hands-on training is usually the best training, no matter what major the student chooses. Also, students should decide whether they want to live on-campus or off-campus and take a tour of the housing availability. Become excited about going to college! Students should see where they will be living and begin networking as soon as possible. Parents should be supportive in the decision their child makes because ultimately, college can be the best time in their child's life and play a enormous role in their future careers. Overall, students should prepare themselves to become more social, more open and accepting in order to experience college at its greatest potential.

Erica

Finding the right college is extremely important in the extension of education past high school. It is tempting to follow all of our high school friends off to college, but in reality students should try to find the school that best suits their own aspirations. I would tell students and parents to look into prospective colleges, do research, visit the campus and try to meet some current students and professors. Don't just settle for what looks okay. Students need to remember that the college experience is all about their future, their goals, their education and new opportunities. That is a big deal, so be hands on and really find the school that is going to push you into your best potential! In making the most of the college experience, it truly is in the hands of the student to have a fulfilling experience; it is all what you make it. No matter what school a student attends, there can be an abudance of great opportunities, or not so much. But surely if a student takes an active role in their education and life on campus to make their experience the best it can be, they will never regret it!

Corin

Don't stress so much about what your major will be and do something you truly enjoy because that's what matters in life- not what will get you the 6 figure salary job.

DeAnna

Choosing a college should be a very calculated decision and should not be taken lightly! Comfort and getting the maximum quality of education is key! You'll learn more about the college through a student-guided tour than online virtual tour. Remember that most students change their major often during the first few semesters so be sure to attend a well-rounded college. Most importantly, college seniors, research your future major possibilities immediately! Time goes by fast in the fun world of college!

Isaiah

The best thing to do when choosing the right college is to research the school thoroughly. By that I mean to visit all the schools that are of interest to you then narrow it down by you preferences. For example, the location of the school; is it in the city or in the suburbs the size; is it a big school, small school or medium sized school. Your personality also plays a huge factor when choosing schools. If you like to socialize, then a big school in the city or a school with a lot of student activities will be the right one for you. On the flip side, if you are an internal or private person who likes to keep to themselves then a small secluded school would be perfect. The cost of the school is also a very important factor to look at when choosing schools. Finally, when choosing a school make sure you can envision yourself at the school, while big name schools are nice if you cannot see yourself there then you will not have the best college experience. The experiences you have at the college of your choice will help make the person you become.

Kathleen

The best advice I can give is to ask questions-- lots of them! This has helped me a great deal not only around campus but in other aspects of my life. Sometimes people worry about asking "stupid" questions. Don't! I've noticed that the people who ask questions are so much better off-- they know more, and talking to different people offers you the opportunity to learn so much more than you would by reading the school's admissions pamphlets, for example. Sometimes, other parents and students can be one of the most valuable resources around.

Shannan

There are a lot of aspects that need to be looked at when choosing the right college. Size, population, location, and cost all need to be taken into consideration when choosing the right college. The best advice I could give a prospective student is to talk to students at the schools they're interested in. College students are the best resource for prospective students because they will give unbiased information about the school.

Sara

To whom it may concern: I really suggest choosing a college that has the program you want, as well your second and third choice of majors. I also suggest picking a college that is in your price range, not necessarily the BEST one you get in to. I learned these things the hard way by attending Boston University pre-med for my freshman year. My parents spent all of our money to let me go to BU because it was "the best school". I then decided to switch my major to nursing because it was a profession that suited my personality better and realized BU did not have a nursing program. I now live at home in Connecticut, attending Southern Connecticut State University's wonderful nursing program. The only down fall is that my parents are broke and they have to put my younger sister through college starting next fall. I suggest visiting many colleges and picking one that suits YOU the best, not just the "best" one. This is advice I wish someone told me when I was picking colleges. Thank you for this opportunity, Sara

Joy

Choosing a college is like choosing a soul mate. You must follow your heart! Dont let outside factors influence your decision. You have specific standards when it comes to finding a mate and that is the same as finding a university. You have specific standards on what it is you are looking for a school to have so go for it. Never lower your standards because you will be cheating yourself out from what you really do deserve as a college students. Search intensely but choose wisely. Know that you have that support sysytem from not o nly your family and friends but from professors and the university itself.