Tulane University of Louisiana Top Questions

I would investigate colleges that specialize in what I am actually interested in studying, not in one that has a big name.

College life is the biggest and most beneficial transition of your life, trust me, I know. High school was merely mediocre at best, but college blows that experience out of the water Be aware that the bathroom is now down the hall and the water pressure is awful, so showers take forever and it's almost impossible to shave. Another thing I've found is that the key to happiness is friendship and everyone wants to meet new people so just say a friendly hi and you've got a new friend. Quite honestly, you'll meet some of your best friends this semester. So, when you're bored, go knock on a neighbor's door because that's the best part of living in a hall full of freshman; everyone wants to hang out. The workload is initially about the same as it was in highschool, but you need to get help in chemistry early because general chemistry is one class where when you think you understand it, you probably don't. Visit your teachers before the tests so they know you're trying and usually they're very understanding. And lastly, have fun! It's college, so enjoy!

Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it. All kinds of mental and emotional issues come up in this stage of life. You will have trouble but it can be dealt with if you will seek help as soon as you start to flounder.

Become for adult like. Be more responsible for solving everyday situations.

Don't bring too much crap to school and be prepared to try new things. There's no point in being shy or pretending to be someone you're not, eventually the real you will come through and you'll find where you belong. Also, don't get a random roommate!

Don't stress, because everything will work out. You will be sleep deprived for the first few months, accept it. Be friendly, outgoing, and get to know as many people as possible. The first few weeks of school will be crazy but things will mellow out. Study but have fun!

Make sure you take all things into consideration, housing, academics, social activity, environment, fellow students, and cost are all a major component in college. If you aren't happy with one of those things, it could ruin your year. Once you're there be sure to be social! Get out there and talk to people, all of the freshmen want to make friends but you have to take the initiative. Also, academics are important. Study HARD for your first tests otherwise it will be a very ugly wake up call and it's hard to dig your way out if you start off really poorly.

Too much importance is put on where you go to college these days. I applied to 18 schools because I did not know where I wanted to go at all and made a big deal about deciding where I was going to actually go to school. Looking back now, I could have went to any of those 18 schools and been equally happy. Yes, what college you go to matters, but anywhere you go, there are text books, teachers, classrooms, and hundreds or often times thousands of kids your age - there are, for the most part, no overwhelming differences from school to school. The attitude you go into college with matters far more than the school you end up at. Do not stress out. No matter where you go you will study, you will learn, and also have a great time - you only get out of it what you put into it, whether you are at an Ivy League school or a Community College.

In looking for the right college, never be afraid to ask the questions you really want answers to. Visit the campuses you're interested in and talk to actual students there. Picking a college isn't just about choosing the right academics or campus- it's about finding an atmosphere, culture and overall feeling that feels right for you. Make sure you think hard about where you feel comfortable, and look for that when you visit colleges. It's about a lot more than statistics and ratios once you are actually living and breathing at your new college, so try to take every opportunity to live and breate at different schools before you choose. And most importantly, make a decision for yourself. Don't feel pressured by people's perceptions of different schools or what seems to be "the right choices." The right choice of a school is where you feel you will be most comfortable and able to succeed, not what a magazine has rated the hottest school for the year.

Take your time in making a decision and be sure to fill out all the applications early.