Stevenson University Top Questions

I would say to be sure that you can see yourself at the college. Make sure that it is a well balanced environment. You should find your college a good place to learn but also filled with social activities and good clean dorms to live in. It is important to look for a school that is also focused on life after college. At my school, there is a huge emphasis on your career and the faculty and staff walk you through the process of developing a strong resume and building a career you will love from the time you enter the college. If I could sum up what to look for in a college in one word: balance.

The cheaper the better.

Visit at least a half dozen schools. Absolutely shadow a current student. Sit in on classes that you will be taking throughout your college career. This is huge. If you are planning on living on campus, spend a weekend w/ a host student to get a feel of the social life. Visit the Career/Job Placement department and speak personally with them about the job search process and assistance they provide. Once in college, get to know people. Even if you're shy, just walk up to someone and introduce yourself and start asking questions. Everyone else is in the same boat as you. Everyone likes to talk about themselves. Asking questions is a great way to start and hold a conversation. Seriously, boldness works. This is coming from a "shy" kid who realized this his senior year of college and wishes he could go back to fresman year with this knowledge. :)

My advice is simple but rather important; always review your choices. Never settle for a college because you think that is the best college for you or your child, settle when you have done the research and have found it to be the best college for you or your child.

Make sure you take a tour and find out everything about the school from its social activites to the education and sports. And make sure you are 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} comfortable with the school. try not to get any loans unless it is necessary. Save your money do not spend it on stupid stuff like shopping books are no joke

Look into the financial aid, check out the academics and feel at home with your school of choice.

Let your kids explore and find what interests them the most. Dont try to choose for them yet assist them in making their choice and finding the right colleger for them. Stay on your kids side and support them all the way.

Make sure you take notes during class and try to go to every class possible.

the best advice i have for new students is to find out what the school does in regards to activities and whether you find them fun or not. try to find a student with your intended major, that goes to the school, so you can go on a school visit with the student and sit in the classroom and experience the classroom so you can judge it for yourself. You can see first hand what you'll be in store for. do not just settle for the campus "visit" where you walk around with a guide. also find out what the general interest is within the school and find out if students like the school before investing time and money in the school. Check out the grading policy, some people may not agree with a plus minus grading system. My general opinion in finding the right school is search early, make sure the school fits your personality and satisfies all of your needs before you enroll.

Go see whats out there! Schools you may have never thought of attending may be the school for you! Bigger is not always better! Don't let tuition costs influence your decision; everyone is struggling to pay for it too! Ask questions, chances are you're not the first who has wondered that! Don't ask what you can do for your college, ask what your college can do for you. Get involved in clubs and organizations! Not only does it look good on a resume, you'll have fun! If you have the chance, STUDY ABROAD! It is a life changing, eye-opening, amazing experience that you won't forget. Make friends! Get a life out of school! Keep in touch with old friends. Talk to your parents, they actually give good advice. Most importantly, be yourself. If people don't accept you, they aren't people you need to be associating with.