SUNY College at Plattsburgh Top Questions

I do beleive that you shouldnt just jump into a college. dont go to a college just becuase your parents went to it or your siblling went to that college. You should find out as much about the college before choosing one. also dont be afaird to ask students on campus what they love about the school, dont ask the tour guide they are trying to get you to come here so they are selling the school to you. best bet is the people just reading a book in the lounge or someone walking from class. go on a tour on an off day not open house, everything seems fake at that time. maybe try to stay with someone on campus before choosing. becuase seriously you are the only one that can figure out if this school is for you. and take classes you wouldnt ever take it will broaden your horizon and maybe even change your mind about what you want to do with your life. remember to be your self and have fun. Remember parents this your child life not yours.

My advice for both parents and students when trying to find that perfect college is to definately go visit the school. I visited all the schools I applied too and I am very happy I did because some schools I could never see myself at. When you visit the college you will know what one is the right one for you. It is a feeling you get when you step right on campus. To me, that feeling was home. As soon as I got to Plattsburgh State I got this feeling that it was like my second home and everyone there was my family. When you visit make sure you interact with the faculty and see if they will be helpful to your needs. Also, visit the surrounding area around campus and see what there is to do in the town. If you can, interact with the students as well and get to know them. See what type of people attend the college and what they like to do in their spare time. Visiting the college would be my biggest advice because college will be your home and the people will be your family for the next four years.

In order to discover which campus is right for you, you must visit more than just one or two campuses. Seeing the campus, meeting faculty and students, and exploring communities these campuses are located in should help you visualize what your experiences there will be like. Location is very important in choosing a school. When I was trying to decide what school was right for me, I took into consideration how far away from my family I would be, I had young neices and nephew at the time and did not want to be far from them. Luckily I live only a few minutes from a wonderful school that turned out to be the perfect place for me. Looking back on it now, I am very grateful that I had many options while looking at schools, but it turned out that the perfect school was right in my backyard the whole time. Not everyone is lucky enough to have their dream school so close by, but it is definately worth it to look into nearby school for at least your freshman year, many people find it hard to experience a new place and new school without family support near by.

find a place that feels right and has a curriculum that is worth your time./

There are many ways for parents and/or students to go about finding the right college. I believe that one of the best ways to find the right college is to do some thorough researching about schools. Contact colleges of potential interests and ask them to mail you information, speak to current students at the schools, and set up dates to visit these schools. Become familiar with the college of your choice before you start atteding so that the transition will be easier for you. Become aware of all the services and events that your college has to offer. Make it your job to get to know your professors and get feedback from them throughout the semester. Start saving for college as soon as possible; money is very much needed and essential when one is in college. Not being financially stable can really work against a student in college. Try to be outgoing and become involved in areas of interest at your school or school community. Try to become involved with community service and volunteer opportunities. Socialize with people and learn how to be positively social because you will have to have some people skills to get through life.

COME CHECK IT OUT YOU WONT BE MAD

Visit the college before you chose the one you want to go to. See if its really what you want. Ask questions about the college too, do not be shy during a campus tour. It will be your home for the next four years, and if you want the best for yourself do not be afarid to put yourself out there

Students: Chose the college based on your needs, not where your friends are going. Moving away from home may be hard the first few weeks, but it is a great learning experience and can change your life. You will meet the most amazing people and it really is the time of your life. Parents: Dont choose the college for your child. You always are welcome to voice your opinions but let you child make the final decision. Let your child be homesick- incourage them to go out and make friends. Dont let them come home until after they have spent atleast one semester-- dont let them quit the first week. Things change quickly-- dont expect your child to return the same way they left- they will grow and expand and have new outlooks on life... its all apart of growing up and becoming independant.

In all honesty, unless you have your career path picked out, find a nice liberal arts college and start taking classes that interest you. There is too much emphasis on finishing your degree. So much infact that a lot of students miss out on the true meaning of college. It isn't supposed to just be the next step, its supposed to expose you to the things you were unable to experience in highschool. Never again will you have a melting pot of so many ideas, students, and facultiy who are willing to go the extra mile just to make a difference in your life. With this being said, another word of wisdome I would provide to the student is to research your college choices wisely. Not just for academics but also for enviornmental type and fell. 'Hippy Colleges' are good schools but someone who is more focused in computers or technology probably wouldn't feel they found their niche. The same would go for someone looking for a more outdoor oriented feel, but looking at a technology oriented school. Oh and one more thing, DO NOT AND I REPEAT DO NOT ATTEND A SCHOOL BECAUSE OF A BOY/GIRLFRIEND.