Southern Wesleyan University Top Questions

look at the size and see how much student involvement there is and most important, talk to students who attend that school and get their opinion.

Parents should be involved in the college-choosing process, but should ultimately let the student decide which college is better for them. These students have been in school since they were five years old, with the exception of homeschooled students, and the parents have been out of school for 20+ years; the students know better which school will suit them. Rising freshmen should try to contact some Juniors/Seniors of the college, as well as professors, and get their first-hand experience. Examine all possible perspectives. Don't take the college at face value.

When looking for a college, it is important to think of it as your new home. Where are you going to be nurtured, inspired, cultivated, and appreciated for you efforts? It is also important to look at the emphasis the school places on your success. No matter how much money the school may give you, if they make you feel like you are going places, that is the school for you. Enjoy these years, they go by so fast! Make the most of your time by studying and proving to those who believe in you that you are something special.

Biggest advice would be to talk to several students on campus to see what campus life is like. Listening to the tour guides give you details about campus life is not accurate b/c they get paid to tell you what the school wants you to hear. If you play a sport, talk to an athlete. Get at least 5 different opinions from people of all ethnic backgrounds and then decide if this type of campus life is for you.

First figure out want you want to get out of college and what you want to be able to do when you are done with college. Then begin looking at school that can meet those needs.

Listen to the student's opinions. Don't just put them somewhere because of convience.

Start looking for scholarships early. You need to be able to base your college decision on the atmosphere, not on how expensive it is. And if you find a college that you know is for you, but the cost is too high, ask around for help. Ask your bank, ask your financial aid advisor, ask the school you like... there is always a way to attain your goal if you work at it.

Our college is God focused and good if you want your son or daughter to have good people around for good influences. It's fun, and when theres nothing to do there's always the random trps to wal-mart. We make it fun.

Look for a campus where you feel comfortable.

My advice to parents and students: Start early, have lots of options, and VISIT the campuses. One should really start looking at colleges the summer before the senior year high school. Make your campus visits in the fall, since that's when most colleges are busiest, and apply early. Most scholarship deadines are in February, and financial aid is awarded as early as March. As for finding the right school for you or your kid, my best advice is to look at aspects of schools like size, proximity to mom and dad, etc. And remember, there could be more than one school that's right for you. To make the most of your college experience- make college as different from high school as possible. If you stay close to home, LIVE ON CAMPUS!! So many students miss out on the college life after classes by commuting from home. To me, this a shame because they miss out on the experrience of living with people from all walks of life, and learning to adapt to that. Again, start the search early, keep your options open, and visit often. Once you get there, really commit. Get involved, stay on campus, and enjoy!

realize that price isn't everything, the poeple you will spend the next four years with are much more important

Finding the right college is all about finding an extension of yourself. You want these next four years, or maybe more, to be the most exciting time of your life. Not only will you be training for a career but also you will learn how to grow up and mature and become the person you where made to be. College allows you to experience new people and cultures, so get out there and go for it! Make college work for you, and to do that, just choose the one that best fits your lifestyle, beliefs and values.

Visit your campus before making the decision. Make sure that the school's rules are rules you can follow and if you can come up with more than 5 things you don't like about the school befoer you even attend it... don't go there. That list will only get bigger once you're there. Understand though that you won't find a college that is "you" such a neat part of college is that that is a place where you can find out who "you" are.

visit the school and pay attention to how people on campus interact with each other

Visit the colleges to get a feel of the atmosphere.

I would advise people to choose a college that has a desirable number of different degree options, classes, class sizes, teachers, and plenty of financial aid. Choose a school that is right for you.

If you want a school that will give you one of the best educational knowledge and have teachers that do care about your future and what you will become then SWU is the place for you.

Your process needs in choosing a college needs to start early. The earlier you start, the slower the process will be and that way you are not completely stressed 2 months before you graduate high school. In deciding where to go, I would strongly encourage to visit each campus of the colleges you apply to. Because the program may sound awesome, but as for your social life, it may not click at all. And when you do decide what college to go to, in order to get the best experience, I would encourage you to get out there and make friends! The friends you make at college last a lifetime. I know that because I have already been in one wedding, and will be in another in Jan. 2009. Get involved in the school's activities and have fun! These 4 or so years will help you define or rediscover who you really are.

To find the right college for you, it is vital that you find out all the right ingredients that you need that make up the perfect college for you. To find this out, you need to just think of what kind of person you are. Do you like alot of extra-cirriculars? Do you like large classes or small classes? Do you like cities or small towns? And the most important-how studious are you (because if you are not focused on getting the grades and passing the classes, then college is not for you)? These are just some of the questions that you would need to ask yourself. Also, write down all the answers on a sheet of paper. Many put so much emphasis on what the college ranking is, but in reality, the rankings do not really matter all that much. What matters most is for you to be submerged in an environment that you will excel in. What really matters is getting that degree.

Parents, let your children decide what college to go to, and give them advice when they ask. You know you raised your child to make good decisions so let us make them. Students, make the adult decisions your parents raised you to make. Don't just pick a school because you are trying to get away, or trying to rebel. Actually research the schools and pick the school that will work best for you academically, socially, and spiritually. Students don't forget about your studies during the first year. It's easy to fall into the trap of trying to fit in. Don't forget about your studies. Parents make sure your childs mini-fridge stays full, the food will start to get sickening eating it everyday.