University of Georgia Top Questions

I believe that ever student should have an opportunity to get out their house and experience life for themselves, however they should go to the college for themselves and not for their parents dreams. I was so blessed that my parents gave me the choice of which college I could attend, within economic and other reasonings. However I believe that education should be the utmost reason for a student to choose a school, yeah football is great, but you are in school to further your education so that you can make something of yourself. Then again if you can find a school that has all of those perks, well then its a perfect choice. Help your children by setting boundaries but also giving them the freedom to choose, because after all it is there future not yours!

join clubs and organizations to get involved around campus. its hard to find the perfect college for you but in the end where ever you choose to go it will all work out.

As a transfer student from a very small school, I would tell students to stay level headed. College can be very overwhelming at times, especially if you are living off campus and having to pay bills, but once you get into a routine, the stress will subside. Be sure to get involved with something that you are interested in such as religious groups or intramural sports teams. The people you meet in these groups can serve as great support groups and most of the people will become some of your best friends. You can enjoy yourself at school, but never forget what you are paying for, and that is obviously an education. Professors are not near as lenient because they expect you to act like an adult. Stay focused, turn things in on time, and if for some reason you do mess up, go talk to your teachers. Although it seems impossible, you can definitely have a relationship with your teachers, you just have to initiate it. College is meant to be a "once in a lifetime" experience, but it definitely is whatever you make of it, so try to make the best of it!

the best thing a student can do is visit the college by themselves or with a friend so that they can get a feel for what it is really like. talk to current students. sit in on a class in your future major. don't just do the tour, explore by yourself, it guves you a better feel for the real university

You got to do the work and go out and see different types of schools and get a full aspect of everything that a student at that school will experience. Finally when you realize the final schools that you're considering, think about if you will comfortable enough with the people, atmosphere, and events on campus, because that will be your life for the next four to five years. Don't make a quick decision on college!

Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions a young adult will ever make. The school you choose is where you will spend 4 years preparing for the rest of your life. The school you choose will effect your degree of education and the location in which you have opportunites for jobs. However, the academics are not the only important factors. Since you will be spending 4 years in your school you want it to be a place where you feel comfortable, confident, and valued. If I could give advice for choosing a college, it would be to trust your instincts, visit the school before you accept admission, and choose a place where YOU want to spend 4 years, not where your friends or family think is the best place for you; because ultimately the prospective student is the one who will spend their time there. Make sure the school you choose has a good history and has the classes/activites/lifestyle you're looking for! As for making the most of the college experience, it's different for everyone. As long as your happy with it, it's a good choice!

Thanks to the degree that I earned at the University of Georgia, I am now teaching middle school students in the eighth grade and challenge them each day to think about their futures and where they see themselves in five short years. I look into the eyes of my students and I see the potential they possess; however, so few students and parents believe they can receive and achieve the best education possible. My advice for students and parents about finding a college and making the most of a college experience is to determine what the student wants to do with his or her life and to find the very best school for that career path. In my own education, I decided to shoot for the best, and now, on the flip side, I see that my choice was worth the challenge. As I hope to enter graduate school within the next two years after gaining experience in the classroom, I hope to model for my students this very ideal--to take education seriously, to invest in the college of his or her choice, and to put as much blood, sweat, and tears into a degree as one can muster.

My advice to parents and students is to visit the schools that you apply to. And don't just take a one-day visit, spend the weekend. If the school offers it, attend a weekend long program that exposes you to the true college setting. I attended GA Daze, a program here at the University of Georgia, and that made my mind up and showed me that UGA was for me. Once you make your decision and are accepted to the school of your choice, look up other incoming students on the internet, i.e. FaceBook. It's a great way to meet people and possibly find your roommate. It also makes the transition easier because you have some familiar faces and people that you somewhat have gotten to know. But also, be outgoing and meet new people who you see around campus. If you are friendly, most times, people are receptive and friendly as well. The most important thing I can say is to take advantage of every opportunity presented. Get involved with things that you are passionate about because when you show passion and take steps toward a positive cause so many doors open for you.

I would advise to prospective college students to thoroughly examine the colleges you want to apply to. One things I wished I had done when I was looking at schools was to think more about what exactly it was I wanted out of my college. It is also very important to visit the colleges you are looking at. Your college is a place you will spend about four years of your life and it is very important to know if that particular school is the best fit for you. Make sure you have researched your prospective colleges in every area that concerns you. Find out what kind of financial aid is available, what the social life is like, what extracurricular activities are offered, and any other aspect of the school you wish to know. It might also be a good idea to get the opinions and views of students who attend the college which you are looking at. Getting a first hand account of what campus is all about can be very beneficial in making your decision. It is best to know all of the facts before making such a huge decision as picking a college.

The best thing a high school student can do to find the right college is to visit the campus and stay overnight with a current student. Attend classes with them, and get a feel for what it's like to be a student at that college. Research as much as you can. Talk to as many students and alumni as possible, but most importantly, follow your gut feeling. Close you eyes and attempt to picture yourself walking through campus, hanging out in a dorm, or taking advantage of the social activities the campus/city has to offer.