Southern Utah University Top Questions

It's all about what you want in a school. Find the school that fits you the best--do you want more personal attention or a more prestigious school? What do you want to study? Do you want to be close to your family or do you want to get out on your own? Do the research on the schools you look into, and find one that meets the attributes you want. Once you've found the school, make sure you get involved. Go to school activities. Make friends. But make sure you don't let your social life take over. You are going to school to learn, so you need to get the best out of your education that you can. Don't skip classes. Take your assignments seriously. Get to know your professors. Get help from tutors if needed. College is so much fun, so find the right balance between study and fun.

College is a complicated place, and many times you can slack off without noticing. Never put things off, it just tangles you up and makes your life miserable later. When you check out a college, get to know the professors in your field. They are the people that will help you do your best, and if you click with them college will be a great experience for you. Also, don't go outside of your budget. College is stressful enough without having to worry about getting enough money to survive.

Go visit the college in question, learn as much as you can about the college and the classes and degrees they offer, learn about on and off campus jobs and financial aid, then make a decision. it helps if you make a list of pros and cons conserning each of the schools you are interested in that way you can easily compare them. just have fun.

I would advise parents and students to find a university or college that best fits your needs. Find a university that is exceptional in the field that you would like to get into but make sure that you enjoy the surronding area as well. Talk to students at the universities when visiting to find out what type of school it is. Don't make hasty decisions.

Definitely visit prospective campuses! Being on campus will give you a feel for what the school is really like, and it will probably be different from what it seems like in its glossy brochure or website. Once you've chosen and are attending your school, get involved right away! Don't wait for people to talk to you. Talk to them first, and you'll make tons of friends! Join and participate in at least two clubs. There are clubs for everyone and everything, and clubs are a fun way to get involved at your school and make friends with similar interests. Last of all, don't stress! Take risks, and enjoy every moment!

As a future student, you should definitely travel to the campus you are interested in and spend a few days there to get the feel of it. As a parent of a future student, you should travel down with your child when they visit, so that you have an idea of what type of environment they will be living in. Taking a trip down to a college campus before enrolling, makes the decision easier on parent and student, because they can roam the campus together, check out local shopping choices, discover fun things to do, and get a good feel for the city where the campus is located. A student should look for a college with a theme that entices them to do well academically and in life. This type of motto will help you as a student get involved socially with other students and teachers, because you are trying to do whatever possible to enrich your own life, as well as others around you. SUU would definitely be a college I would recommend to anyone; the friendliness, easy accessibility of buildings and libraries, and beautiful campus are just a few of the enticing features for incoming students!

Don't just look at the name of the school but look at what they have to offer. Price is another thing. If you can get some of classes done at a state/community college you will be able to save a lot of money. Staying in state will also offer a cheaper way to get your schooling do as well as living at home, if possible. Don't get over your head, you want to be successful.

Don't limit yourself when looking at schools. If you have something in mind go ahead and apply. You'll regret it if you never find out if you could have made it into your dream school. Don't be afraid to go somewhere different than all your friends. Sometimes the experience is priceless. Parents, stay involved in your kids' school selections and let them know what you think. The decision is ultimately theirs, but your information is incredibly valuable. I wish I would have had guidance from my parents.

I think the best advice that i could give is to just make sure that the soon-to-be college student is confortable with the surroundings of the campus and the culture around it. And to also ask a lot of the students what they think of the school so you dont get biased opinions from just campus staff.

Do what you do for the right reasons. Don;t try to please anyone else. Get school spirit.