Tarleton State University Top Questions

The advice I would give to future college students is to find out what you enjoy doing, do like big classes or small classes, and what field of study interests you and find a school that matches. I believe it is important to like the surrounding environment as well because there is a major difference between a college in a big city like Austin and a college in a small town like Stephenville. I believe a key factor in making the most of your college experience is to be out going and not be afraid of being yourself because if you are just trying to fit in you will never be happy. Also, I believe it is very important to stand up for what you believe in because not everyone is going to belive the same things but you will have gained a respect from everyone for standing up for what you believe.

Attend class! Make the most of your experiences.

Make sure to visit all schools you are considering

Stay active in your college activities. Do not stay in your room all the time or go home every weekend to see old friends. You are in college to meet new ones. Make sure to find something you truly enjoy to do. You are being trained for a career that you should like forever. Have fun and never regret the past.

Finding the right college can be an easy task. I suggest visiting several school and see where you feel at home, it will be your new home. Be sure to take into consideration the size of the school in relation to your high school what size classes and campuses will you be comfortable with. If you went to a smaller high school many suggest a smaller college since the atmosphere is a like. Also how far is it away from home and how often do you plan on going home to see your parents is important. If you think you will want to go home multiple times a month then dont chose a school that is several hours away it will be too hard on you. Then once you decide your school make sure to go to the freshman orientations and camps they can be boring at times but they are helpful and you meet a lot of your friends here.

I would tell students that they should visit each campus in person before making a decision. You should feel comfortable on the campus because it will be your home for the next four or more years. If you do not enjoy being at your college your grades will probably suffer because you will not be happy. I also think it is important to visit a professor or dean in your areas of interest. They want you to succeed and will help you find valuable information that will help you to make the right decision. I would encourage students to get involved on campus in some way whether it be intermural sports, greek life, religious organizations, or major specific organizations being involved with help you meet new people and network. Being involved also makes college more fun and gives you chances to take a break from studies. The last thing I would suggest it to make sure that you manage your time so that you do not wait until the night before a test to study. Tests in college are much different than high school tests and require much more studying.

To find the college best suitable for you, find one that has a wide variety of opportunities in your field of study. You also want to be able to get involved with schools that are known for their helpfullness and friendliness toward the students and their parents. Attending a college that allows you to get really involved in groups of the same or similar major, also allows you to "network" by making friends, and allowing new opportunities to arise to your benifit. Being involved is the best way to make the most of your college experience, by getting involved in study groups, or volunteering in your college community are just a few examples.

Really do your research into what school you want, its okay as well to change school if you don't like the one you choose

I would tell them to talk to the staff about what they think about the students because they get to see them at their best and worst. From what I have learned, the students are what make the school successful. It is very important to find the right college that fits that of the individual student. For me, Tarleton State is perfect, but for other students, it may be different. To make the best of my college experiance I got plugged into a College church group, got a job, and stayed busy and out of trouble. Alot of kids that come to college get hung up in the bar and drinking scene, so I would advise that they try to stay as focused as possible. It is hard for students to get out of the rut once they get in. To make the most out of college, a student should learn to prioritize and have a drive effort in school. That is the main key points that I can think of!!

Find a place close to home. And make sure you like the environment. So be sure to visit and tour the collages before attending them. Don't bother with Junior collages if you want a four year degree. For tech. degrees their great.

When searching for a college, you need to make sure that the academics come first. Every school has partying; some a little more than others. But you shouldn't decide on a college based on that. You need to pick one that will give you the best education for the price. And remember that you can make friends anywhere, but when college is over, it's over. Time to grow up and join the real world. It will be a lot easier to do if you have a degree from a well established university, instead of a "party school".

Visit the colleges you are thinking about, and ask students there how they enjoy it.

Someone once told me that it doesn't matter where you go to college, they teach the same things everywhere. While parts of that may be true, I can't agree with the entire statement. The college experience should be about gaining knowledge for the betterment of oneself. For each person, the college experience is a truly uniquie opportunity to shape his or her own future by intensive study and research in an atmosphere created specfically for that purpose. In selecting a college, my advice is to visit potential schools and talk to as many people as possible about anything related to the university or its programs. Most schools offer a general tour of the campus, which are good for people who have never been on the grounds before. Don't settle with just this tour; try to arrange meetings with specific people who either teach in or administer programs in which you might be interested. If you can, talk to students about what they think of the school or its offerings. Get as much information ahead of time as you can, it will help, I guarantee it.

From my own personal experience do not follow someone else to a college they want to go to. You never know what the future may bring and you'll probably will make decisions you regret. Pick a college that you think has "you" written all over it and do not settle for any less. This is a once in a lifetime experience and you need to make the most out of it! Get involved with groups and organizations (resume) and enjoy your life at this time to the full extent. It goes by faster than you think and when you reach the end and realize how much more you wish you had done, then it's just about too late to start.

I would say do your research. Make sure you really are getting quality education for your money. Consider everything when choosing where you want to be. Distance, cost, and resources are all big factors in picking a school to attend. Make sure where ever you go that you feel comfortable and that when you graduate you won't be swimming in debt. To make the most of your college experience you must get involved on campus. Find a group or club that you're interested in and become a member. Go to sports games, or become a part of Student Government. Whatever or where ever you choose, find something for you and put your all into it. What you get out of college is what you put into it.

I feel that one must go and try to visit whatever college or university they are planning to attend. Make friends and don't be too shy. Always keep in mind your morals and don't allow anyone to influence that way that you think and the way that you feel about your self. Get involved don't close the door on certain things just because they seem different or "weird".

Before deciding on a college, visit the campus. Walk around and try to imagine yourself walking to class and being apart of that community. If you have to many doubts with the campus and you don't feel comfortable with the campus then it is probably not for you. Find out what the town itself has to offer for you. If a camp is provided, attending would be so beneficial. Not only could you make a life long friend, but it gives you a chance to learn about school tradition and the atmosphere of the school. Don't feel pressured to join an organization your first semester or year. Take time to discover what all organizations and groups the college has and what they are all about. Plus, i would suggest just getting accustom to college life and the work load before committing to a group. Be open to different ways of life and cultures, you will see lots of things! All in all, enjoy yourself get to know people (get out of your shell). This is your opportunity to be who you want to be and to discover your way in life.

Look around, find a campus that your not going to feel lost at...

For incoming freshman I would tell them to make sure that they are 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure abour the major they are picking. If they are not 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure , if there is any doubt at all, come in as an undeclared major and work on your basic classes. That way you dont waste your time and money on classes that you dont even need. Also I would tell them to make sure they attend every class no matter what the excuse is. Failing a class because of attendance is ridiculous. For parents, I would tell them to not push a major on a student, that can decide after the first year and still be able to graduate in the four years. Also make sure you have all the finiancial aid papers in order and on time, most students wont receive aid solely because they didnt get the paperwork in on time, Earlier is always better. Overall I would tell them to relax, take one day at a time, and to not get to wild being out on their own.