Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Top Questions

Visit, visit, visit as many colleges as possible. And as a tour giver, my biggest advice is to ask the tour guide to give you an honest opinion of the school and what goes on there, chances are they'll tell you the truth. Even if what they're saying you can't trust, they're hand gestures and tone of voice says it all. Also, pick a college that you visit and it feels like home, because hey, evetually it will be home.

Make sure the colleges you are considering really meet your needs. Research colleges thoroughly and sit in on classes. This is where I really made my mistake. I never sat in on a class during a normal semester. Professors will make a world of a difference in how your college experience goes, so take the time to see how the profesors run their classes. Also, try talking to upper classmen and ask questions about things that are important to you in a college experience. I was disappointed to find out that the school I attend doesn't have much school spirit. That was something I assumed all colleges would have because my high school was big on it, but that's a bad assumptions. Little things like that can really change your overall experience. Visit the college, that is very important because you will get a sense of the overall environment whether it's laidback or fast paced. You will really get a good idea of what the students are like as well. It can give you a feel for the size of the college as well, and if that meshes with your personality. GOOD LUCK!

The best choice for a parent or student entering into the college life is for them to take the time to ask other students thier view and what kinds of problems that they have encountered at that school. The professors will alwas make it look and sound good so will the administation. So the best advice is to choice a school that you have taken the time to research and look into the worst thing that you want to happen is to send your child far away and not be able to get to them and help them solve an issue with staff or administation. This problem is the biggest on campus and effects a lot of students, the problem is nobody really says anything about it. So please take the time its your life we are talking about.

Don't wait till the last minute to do anything. Make sure you feel safe and comfortable in your surroundings. Have fun and study hard.

To find the right college, the sudent must ask themselves what they want to do with their life after graduation. They should decide what major they want to study. Then, after deciding on the major, one should decide where it is that they are willing to move and live for the next four years. Researching on the internet of various schools is best. Learn about which college is the best choice for that particular major. Once the college of choice is chosen, it is time to research volunteer oppurtunities as well as oppurtunities to meet fellow students. This will help you make friends as well as gain experience. Volunteering is very rewarding. Also, remember to study and put one hundred percent into college work. College does not last forever and it is wise to get all you can get out of the experience.

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The first thing is to forget about trying to find a career that will make you money. Figure out what you love to do, what makes you happiest, then find the school that will teach you how to do that better. That's the school you need to go to. Then go for it and never give up no matter what. Don't think you can't afford to go to whatever school you want. There is school money out there, you just have to find it. As far as making the most out of your college experience, simply take whatever oppurtunity comes your way. Don't get mixed up in the fraternities and sororities unless their goals are congruent with your own and find your own balance of school life and social life. Don't get so caught up in school that you don't make friends, but don't spend all your time making friends and let your school work falter. Above all, if you don't enjoy what you're doing, then there is something wrong. Fix it.

College can be a very enjoyable experience. It is important to choose a school that first offers what field you are looking to go into. Try new things like clubs, and study groups, this makes making new friends more easy. Also visit many colleges and don't just settle on one.

My advice would be to find an area of study that you enjoy. Most kids dont have a clue what they want to be, just like i did. I personaly would tell a new student to attend a community college first that way they could get there basics out of the way and it will save you and your parents money. Finding the right college for you is all about your interest and personality.

Do not go to a college just because they are popular or that is where your friends are going. You have to go because it feels right and that you could actually do something there. Do not blow everything that you have on partying on the weekends. Have fun, of course but get the most that you can while you are there.