SUNY Oneonta Top Questions

If I could go back myself as a high school senior and offer advice I would assure myself that everything worked out. I'm the type of person that really weighs all options and takes a long time to make decisions. I worry if I'm making the right decision and maybe not having that worry, while I was a senior would have been assuring. I would also tell myself to really go out and make friends and realize that everyone is in the same position as you in their transition to college. Be open to new things, try things you never expected you would try. College is all about learning about yourself and growing into your own person. Be who are and don't let others pressure you. Stand up for yourself and what you believe in and follow your passions and dreams because they all start here.

I has a very difficult time making the transition to college life for various reasons of personal nature, but if I could go back in time and talk to myself I tell myself to not let it hinder me. Go out and meet friends, especially those in my fields. Don't lat troubles of the past keep you from enjoying the present. Most of all, I'd tell myself that I made the right choice. That although Oneonta, was not my top choice, it was without a doubt, a perfect school for me, and that I will never regret it.

Hey Em! It's me from the future. I had the opportunity to come back and thought I'd give you some advice about college and the transition. First of all, don't be afraid to put yourself out there more! I know it's scary, but it'll all be worth it in the end. Get to know your hallmates; hang out in their rooms with them and go out to eat together. Being good friends with your hallmates will help you feel more comfortable in college. Plus, you might find a group of girls who love the TV show One Tree Hill almost as much as you! Also, get to know your classmates, even if they aren't all freshmen. That girl who's a junior in your education class? She actually has a couple good tips about your major that will really help you out. Clubs are also something you should really look into. There's a lot of clubs based on your interests, so look into them and join a few. That's pretty much all the advice I have, just remember to put yourself out there, be yourself, and meet lots of people!

Number one thing? Don't procrastinate. Believe me when I say that it is much easier and stress free to pass up seeing that movie or playing that game or hanging out with friends and getting your work done, than putting it off and panicking a few days or weeks later. After you finish it will be easier to enjoy the things you do knowing that there is nothing looming over your head.

"Amanda, I know how worried you are about going away to school, making new friends, keeping up with more difficult classes and finding a job after graduation, but the main thing you need to do is relax! Everyone will be new and want to make friends, hang out, study together and try new things. It is not only okay, but necessary to break out of the mold you have always been in and explore the world around you. Take roadtrips, go out for coffee at 3am, talk to the cute boy in class, wear that outfit that mom would never allow you to. The first few days and weeks will be hard, but once you start meeting people and getting involved, you will have the best time of your life so far. You will learn and change and grow in ways I cannot explain. Make sure you study that foreing language and do a semester or two abroad, take some business classes, learn a lot about computers and management. Most of all, just have fun. I will see you in 9 years, you will be extremely happy with how it all turned out."

The biggest advice I could give is to relax. Coming into college, I was a very serious student and I was nervous and anxious regarding grades and speaking with professors. After a semester at school, I realized how silly this was. Of course it's important to be serious about schoolwork, and I am. I believe that college is about growing and learning not just through academics, but through the many experiences of college.

Stay true to yourself. Do not ever give up or give in to something you do not believe in. You came to college with values and morals and you need to stick to them. If you keep those in mind all day every day, you will go far. Be strong and conquer yourself. College is a life changing experience. It goes by fast. Treasure every moment of it. Always try your best in school. Do not stress over making friendships. "Be who you are and say how you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." As Dr. Seuss would say, "You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose." The decision is yours to make and yours alone. College is the time where you make decisions that will affect the rest of your life.

If I could go back in time to when I was a senior in high school, I would tell myself not to worry about the future so much, but instead look forward to it. Throughout high school, and even into the first months of college, I was really nervous about being away from home; especially from my family and friends. I had never really been away from any of them, and this was a big step for me. However, after the big adjustment, I started making new friends, and had a blast along the way! Everything about SUNY Oneonta made it easy for me to feel at home. The dining halls provided nutritious and tasty meals, professors treated every student with respect and knew most of their own students by name, and there was always something going on around campus including things like movie showings, community involvement, and a ton of clubs and organizations to fit nearly any interest! Within a couple of weeks, I was having so much fun; I had completely forgotten about how nervous I had been. My college experiences so far have taught me to enjoy every day, and anticipate what awaits me in my future!

Going to college on the first day will be so exciting, so take in every moment! No matter how home sick you get during that first semester, stick through it, because the friendships you create your first year will be with you forever. You have to realize that most new students feel the same way in the beginning, and getting through it together will make it so much easier. Just remember, college is nothing like high school. Get your work done and have some fun, and the college experience will be the best time of your life.

I would tell my self to get ready for the real world. I lived in an very sheletered town and it did a terrible job of preparing me for college life. I was at the University of Rhode Island for my first year and could not have been more depressed being there. I hated everything about that school. Here i feel as if it is easier to be myself and enjoy my life better. I hav only been here for 2 weeks and enjoy everyone and everyhting around me very much more then i did.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself not to panic as much as had. I had put off finding a college as long as I could, and tried my best to avoid the subject all together. As most students heading to college, and away from home for the first time, I was nervous. But by the end of my first day in Oneonta all my fears went away. I realized that all of the freshman were in the same boat I was; they were looking to make friends and coping with being on their own for the first time. I was able to make friends quickly and Oneonta became a second home to me. Even today, as I am ending my first summer home from college I cannot wait until school starts up again, and when I was a senior in high school I would never had imagined I would feel that way.

Advice that I would give to parents is to allow your child to explore as many colleges as they can or desire. Take your child on college visits when they are a junior in high school, this will allow for enough time to look at schools and decide which one's they liked compared to other schools they have already seen. Parents, be excited about this process! Let your child know that this is a very drastic and exciting change in their life and show them your excitement as well! If parents show their child that they are worrying too much, then the child may feel different about going to school. Advice that I would give to students would be to explore all your options: academic, sports, exta activities. Look for a school that has an excellent program for the major of your choice. RESEARCH! Decide what it is that you need to make your college experience great. Don't be afraid to try new things and explore what your campus has to offer. Make academics your top priority, but also make new friends, interact with professors, get involved in SOMETHING on campus and just have fun!

Don't make a decision about where to go until you've visited the campuses. You'll know when you step onto the campus you're supposed to be at. There's a feeling you get. You'll know it. Believe me. A school may look amazing on paper and the website but just not feel right when you get there. Be sure to visit! Once you've found the right school and you're there, get involved in as many things as you can. Keep busy. You'll make more friends this way and have more fun. Put yourself out there, no matter what you were like in high school. This is your chance to start over if you want to. A lot of schools have a fair that showcases all of the clubs and organizations. You can meet people from the clubs and organizations and find out which ones you might like to join. Make sure to go to this if your school has one. It's really helpful in finding your niche. And, of course, study hard. Work hard, play hard. You're paying to go there, so make it money well spent.

the right college has to be a college where the son or daughter of those parents feel most comfortable going too. they should feel good with their surrounding envirornment, they should feel welcomed and secure, and they should always keep in mind that the college they are looking at is the beginning to a good professional furture they would like to proceed in one day. Also, parents, if paying for their childs college, should not only let their child go to a school where they feel most comfortable but aslo a school that will fit into their budget. personally i pay for all of my own bills and come from a hard working family with little money. But, yet again i can't complain seeing i dont have it the worst. You dont want to waste money on a school your child doesnt want to be at or put yourself into finacial debt you dont have to be in. always search for scholarships because there are plenty of them out there, and lastely, enjoy college as best you can without flunking because its the best time of your life!!! Be respectful and curteous to others as well.

Choose a school that feels right and makes you feel comfortable. It will be your hoime for the next few years and you need to feel that it is the right fit for you. Make sure to learn all you can about the school and campus before making your decision.

I think that the one thing I would do over in my college search would be to make more physical visits to the school and have the opportunity to talk to real student at the college and not necessarily the people who volunteer for the orientation programs. I?m my experience the orientation programs were run by students who made me second-guess my decision. They were mostly not as outgoing and social as I am and I was worried about that. Other than that nothing, I love my school.

I believe that the best piece of advice for finding the right college and enjoying the college experience is to remain open-minded throughout the entire process. I feel that it is important that parents and students step out of their comfort zones and look into different options and choices. You should apply to and visit a variety of different schools that are located in different areas. While you are visiting the schools, make sure that you ask plenty of questions about all aspects of the school, including the academic programs, financial aid, and housing. In addition, you should try to speak with some of the students that are already on campus, as they can offer a more realistic view of the school. When it comes time to select a school, make sure that it is truly the school that appeals to you most. If you can remain open-minded throughout your college experience, you will truly build relationships and gain knowledge that will remain with you for the rest of you life.

When finding the right college try your best to attend open houses at all the colleges your child shows interest in, this way you both can get a feel for the campuses and their communities. Try not to pressure your child into going to the college you want them to go to, nor the Major you want them to go for. Encourage them to apply early and for more than one college. Its important to your childs educational motivation, social life, and self-esteem to be where they want to be, and studying what they want. The college years are the most important years in someones life. Their experiences and growth through the college years shape them as a person and can direct their route in life. Be their still as a parent with advice and concern but also be supportive of your childs decisions. Moving away from home can be both an extremely exciting and terryifying experience all at once; you need to assure your child that you will be okay at home without them, but that they will be missed and you will always be just a phone call away should they need support. Congratulations and goodluck!

Visit the college before making a decision on whether to attend. Once at college, get involved in numerous extra-cirricular activities.

A very wise man once said to me, "Always choose people over things." In life it is almost always the people around us from which we derive our lives' meaning. When choosing a college and attempting to get the most out of a college experience one should look to the people at that college. In choosing a college, one should look to the qualities of the faculty and administration of the college. Good people will make for good teachers who can provide the best learning experiences and learning environment, and good administration will help everything flow smoothly and easily. When at school, one should be friendly with and get to know ones neighbors and do social things with them. One should pursue clubs that seem interesting, and explore campus events. What one learns in the classroom will undoubtly be very influencial one one's life, but what will be far more memorable and far more life changing are the experiences that one will have with other people, so one should be open to all the opprotunities during a college experience to meet and interact with people and friends.