Stevens Institute of Technology Top Questions

I hope my advice would inspire a passion for Teamwork because I think that is core to success in not just college but also life. At Stevens I learned teamwork was not just important to get assignments done, but to inspire other to enjoy it and grow from the interaction. My excitement for group challenges made other realize they can be fun and a valuable learning opportunity; we found pride in ourselves, new skills, and wonderful accomplishments. I may have doubted that one person could make a difference, but working as a group has clearly shown the value that each individual contributes and how individual abilities can mesh to create a greater whole. Another benefit from sharing group projects is the bonds we form with others. As group assignments became more complex, I learned the value of planning, coordination, and communication. Most important, I learned the value of leading as a partner with appreciative praise, appropriate instructions, and a “Can Do” attitude to encourage and inspire others. I would tell the seniors to take every opportunity to work with others to build their team skills. It will forever change how they remember high school and what they accomplish in college.

My college experience has given me the drive and maturity that I need to be succesful in my life. It has also shown to me that my past academic struggles have all been due to my own fears of failing. Doing so well when I was very young gave my parents high standards of me, and in high school those expectaions were a great intimidation. Taking College Success courses at my community college allowed me to become aware of this fear that I have always had, and it has given me the motivation to push past it all, because what I have found out is that when I actually try my best, I get my best, and I am constantly surprising myself. This skill of consciousness has been applicable to many different aspects of my life, and I am becoming a very independent and motivated person because of it. I owe this invaluable gift to college.

The enormous knowledge, wonder classes nad labs, fantastic teachers and lovely colleaugues.

Knowing what I know now about making the transition into college life, the main thing I wish I knew as a high school senior would be to not stress out and to just relax. Making the transition is not as hard as it may seem. Every college-bound high school senior is going through the same thing and it always turns out the way it is supposed to. College life is amazing. Being on the women's varsity soccer team, I had no idea that my teammates would turn out to be my best friends. Knowing this the summer before college would have been extremely helpful. I constantly stressed about the upperclassmen on my team. I thought they would boss me around and make me feel very inferior but that was not the case.

I would have honestly taken classes more seriously. I was a mundane student, who didn't try hard enough. If I would have studied harder and received better grades, I could be at a better school. My study habits were not as developed as they were when I left high school. Additionally, I would have participated in many more activities. for leadership roles.

College seems so scary and complicated when one is in high school. Thousands of questions constantly run through one's mind. Will I make friends? Will I be able to do all the work? What if I hate my roommate? If I could go back in time, I would try and ease all of these silly questions out of my mind. Freshmen are always worried about making friends, but everyone is in the same situation. No one knows anyone so everyone is friendly. Just keep your door open and be open-minded when you meet someone. Also, if a student does not like their roommate, the staff is very helpful in switching dorm rooms to accommodate both parties. I would tell myself to relax and have fun. College is difficult, but there is a lot of free time to enjoy life. I have a 3.787 out of 4.0 GPA and although I do study, I still relax. Something very important is to keep a planner. Your mom is not there to make sure assignments get done on time and it's easy to fall behind. College is the most important time of your life so just have fun.

Life as a college student is much different than that of a high school student. At college there are no parents to make your meals, remind you of activities, or tell you when to go to bed. You must be prepared to make time for three meals a day, complete your schoolwork, get a good night's rest, and spend time with friends. Begin developing good study habits now. Even though you can cram for tests the night before you take them in high school, you will not be able to do that in college. The exams are much more difficult, so you should set aside at least one hour a night for the three nights prior to an exam. You should begin studying for finals the week before the exam, because they cover so much material and count for forty percent of your grade. Be careful not to immerse yourself in studying all the time, or you will burn yourself out. Try to get to the gym a few times a week so that you can keep in shape. Working out and taking the time to relax with friends are good sources of stress relief.

Hey Cris, I hope wearing that uniform every Thursday and Friday are getting old, it won't have to happen much longer. Rooming with John will be great, and pre-orientation should definitely set your friends for the freshman year, so don't feel out of place talking to them. School work isn't so bad, but keep up on calculus homework, I hate it just as much as you, but you aren't alone so work with your friends. Don't fret about Sam and Sarah, there's more fish to be had at college, specifically Carolyn. You should try to meet her early, we're perfect together. Either way she's in your Chem Lab in the second semester so be yourself. You might be dating cherie right now, but don't let it last past the summer, she has to be stable before you can ever have something. If I could get you to do one thing that's been bothering me, it would be to follow that dream of inventing. Get a notebook and jot the ideas down so you remember. God knows my head is full of them still. Good luck, I love you.

Get involved. There's so many things to learn and do at college - especially at Stevens. And you meet so many great people - you develop almost an extended family. And that helps with the transition - it makes you feel like you never really left home. So get out and get involved - hey, if you don't like something, you can always just say "Hey, this isn't for me, but thanks" , and leave it at that. But at least you went and tried it. There's a saying by Mark Twain, "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover...."

That a lot of your friends will forget about you once you go to college, dont hang on too tightly.

Find more information about schools and find more schools.

Picking a school where your son/daughter will be for the next 4 years of his/her life is very important. The most important part for me is the financial aid because if the school costs a lot of money, usually the child has to be working and taking out loans throughtout the shcool year, and that can affect with the schoolwork. You want to make sure you visit the school a couple of times and not only during the weekly campus tours, but also on the weekends at night to analyze how the nightlife is as well as the schools safety. You want to always ask about the cooperative job options that the school has because with today's economy the employers are looking for as most experience as possible. Another important factor to research is the class size and the tutoring services available to make sure that your child has a good opportunity to receive a good education. Also, look at the job placement percentages that the school has for its graduates. This is what I would advice to parents of incoming freshmen.

The best advice that can be given in regard to finding the correct school is that you must talk to as many regular students as possible, if possible. The students that guide the tours will paint the most favorable picture that they can for the school, while the regular students will tell it as it is. In order to make the most of the college experience one must make friends early and often in order to develop a group of people that you can develop connections with.

The advice that I would give to students about finding the right colege is to keep your options open and take advantage of opportunities that some schools offer such as open house, tours, sitting in on a class, or even staying the night on a prospective student sleeping bag weekend. All of these options help you better see what the college has to offer and help you narrow down your choices ,giving you and idea of what goes on around the campus. I would do some research on the shool before you attend an interview and ask questions so that you have an idea about the school that you may end up attending. Keep an open mind and remain positive because this time in your life can be very stressful deterimining where you want to spend the next four years of your life. Never loose hope and always believe in yourself for making it this far in your school career. Best of luck !!

When looking for a college it's important to understand that beyond being a place where you will learn for the next four years, this is a place that you will live for the next four years (assuming that you will be living on campus). You should go to school somewhere where you are interested in living. Academics are important, but you can usually find similar caliber schools with much different atmospheres within a reasonable radius of where you are looking to go to school. The key to making the most out of your college experience is learning and exploring within the classroom as well as out of it. Don't be afraid to try new things. College is a place where you can figure out what you like and who you are. Push yourself to your limits and you will discover your full potential.

Choose your college based on your own interests and your feelings about being on a particular campus rather than being swayed by your parents' or teachers assessment of the best fit for you.

You, the student decides to make the most of college. College should be considered for its academics and social life which should be a factor that should not be overlooked. There must be a balance between them both to feel comfortable as an attending student, but staying focus on academics should never be forgotten.

Be sure the college you decide to go to is the right fit for you, but don't be afraid to take chances!

dont chose Steven's Institute of Technology

Visit as many schools as you possibly can, and try to talk with students from all years about how they like their school.