SUNY College at Oswego Top Questions

The more important advice I would give to students about choosing the right college is to make sure it feels right for you. For example if you hate winter, do not choose a school that is cold and windy for the majority of the school year. Also Make sure that you are choosing a school where you will be able to balance your school work with your social life because even though you are going to college for school, the most successful people in life are those who can balance doing well in school or work and still have a fun, less stressful social life. Do not just pick a school because it is a big party school because even though you may have fun partying, you may not last their very long if thats all you do. You will find that you get the most of the college experience by doing your work and still having fun at times. Also get as involved with the school as possible. This way you will make more new friends and know more about your school and make more connections with other people.

visit all that you wish to attend

Make sure the college choice u make is your choice dont let no one make that choice for you.

The advice I would give them would be that find a school that the majors there interest you, and a school that is affordable. Find a school that you can get financial aid from and go visit the colleges you like the most and that have the best opportunities for you and not anyone else. Once you visit the colleges that are top on your list find out which one gives you the best vibe and go with your gut and choose you favorite school and don't let anyone talk you out of your decisions. Dream Big and Worry Later.

I would have to say to go with your gut instinct. I didnt and I ended up spending a lot of money and investing a lot of time at a school that I thought everyone else wanted me to go to. In the end, I transferred and am loving my time at SUNY Oswego.

My advice would be to chose a college that suits ones academic needs but at the same time suits their needs in terms of social life and a diverse college would be better for this.

In order to find the right college, i strongly advise students to visit the schools they are considering. In addition to visiting the school, sit in on a class and see how facults teaches students. I would also reccomend talking to a professor in the field you are considering to follow, even if you are undecided talking to a professor or advisor will give you a feeling on how faculty interacts with students. Once you are at school, make friends! The first couple of nights do not sit in your dorm room, go out and meet new people! the friends you make are very important to your social interaction. Also, do not be afraid to ask for help. if you are having trouble with a class and homework, ask somebody! most colleges have a tutoring service and or students available to assist you.

Its Worth IT.

The most important thing is to pick a place where you can grow. It's very important to pick a college that meets your interests, but college is a time of growth and self-realization. It?s a time when you start to realize who you are, and what kinds of things your going to want to do for the rest of your life. There are not many events in a person?s life that really put you into life like college. That's why it?s so important to pick a place that you can grow in, and then enjoy it. The best advice I ever received about college was that the experience is what you make of it. It doesn?t matter if you attend Harvard or a state school, what?s important is that you make the most of what you have. If you just try to coast through college then you wont grow, and also won't do very well academically. Take risk, be adventurous, this will be the last time that you will be able to make child mistakes and recover from them. So throw caution to the wind, and never forget to have fun.

A new college student needs to be open to new experiences and people different from themselves. New students should be taking tours and overnights at their prospective schools to get a more accurate feel of their campuses, its how I chose my college and I feel it is the best way to determine which school is right for them.

I believe that when one is considering a college to prepare them for their future, parents and students must consider mulitiple factors. One must consider the quality of education to be provided, the costs associate with such education, and the physical proximity of the school from the students home. Many students feel they can't wait to get away from their parents, only to realize later that they are homesick and depressed. This can gravely affect their studies as well as their perspective on life in general. I also feel it's important to become involved with sports, clubs, and activities as much as possible. This is a terrific way to meet new people and find those who share your interests. Don't be shy. It's time for you to shine!

Start looking at schools early, most of the things you think are going to be important to you will all change when you move in. Remember that the first semester is going to be rocky, you have to get used to a lot of new things all at once. The first semester is all about making new friends, talk to people in your classes, join clubs, go find friends, don't wait for them to come to you. Every one is looking for friends! Get enough sleep and make your self go to class, every single class, teachers teach what is going to be on their tests just reading the book is not good enought. If you can hold on for the first semester, your going to be just fine.

Don't Go to Oswego.

The first thing you need to decide is what you want to get out of the college experience. What type pf degree do you want? What activities are you interested in? Will you be living on campus or off? All of these questions will have an impact on the college that you choose. Also do you want to love near home or far away? You should answer these questions to narrow down the colleges that you would like to look at and then you can rate them by importance and see which colleges fit your wants and needs the best. You need to enter college with an open mind. You are an adult now ---no longer a child. The professors treat you as an adult and you will make friends if you let go of all of those high school ideals. College is a whole new exciting world for you to explore as long as you have an open mind. Participate in the college activities and go to events that they have for you. You can take your work seriously and still have fun. College is a wonderful place to start your new life.

People say you should visit the campus before you accept or apply to the school. I never saw my school until I went to orientation for that first semester. It's more important to know what feels right, and knowing your options. Oswego was lenient for those with uncertain career goals, they allowed for students to hold off on declaring a major until their junior year, and even then, you could switch your major with a slip of paper and two signatures. Not all schools are so understanding. Find out what the academic tracks you're interested in have to offer and expect of you. Research the professors on Ratemyprofessor.com. Plan out your semesters ahead of time; people rely too much on their advisor and get stuck taking an extra semester. Be proactive. Ask lots of questions. Talk often in class, and carry on the conversation when class ends if you can. Make them know who you are. If you've got all of that, join as many groups and clubs as you can. If your grades drop a little, talk to your professor. Teachers are more lenient on students who actively participate in class. Good luck.

Have fun at school but do your work. Take advantage of internships and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Most of all make friends because the friends you make in college will be friends for ever.

Make sure you are aware of the surrounding environment, the academic environment, and social environment because those three components makes or breaks your stay at a university.

My advice would be over prepared! College can be a life changing experience if you pick the right school! However picking the wrong school can make you and your parents miserable. Make sure you visit the school mulitple times, even take part in a program that allows you to have an over night and see what the school is really about by staying with one of the students that already goes there. Don't settle!

Look for a college not only for its academic standing but also for the activities available to you. A school that has a rigorous teaching program in your course of study will not help you as much as a school that has activities related to your course of study as it is applied in the real world. These schools will also be the ones with a diverse network of graduates who work in the related fields, ready and willing to help you find a job and form your career after commencement.

go to this school if you like to have a good time