University of Mississippi Top Questions

Visit them before you make your decision.

When choosing where to go to school dont let friends or family influence you too much on your decision. choose a school because its where you want to go and not where your friends are going. Be open minded to new things and dont be scared to go far away to college .

Parents really need to give their child a voice and allow them to take part in their college selection. Students should visit all universities they are applying to prior to accepting admittance. Students should think long and hard about what they desire out of their college experience and choose wisely so there will be no regrets in the future. Students should go where they have family and friends near by because a support system is crucial when in college. Students should resist temptation because it will always bring trouble. Students should do any and everything possible to remain focused and keep their eyes on the prize which is that crisp diploma that will ultimately shape their future. Students should remain true to their values and never compromise just because they feel a little too much heat from peer pressure. Your peers can only make you do what you want to do. Stand strong in your decisions.

I would reccomend high school students to visit as many campuses as possible. I would also asvise students to keep an open mind when looking at colleges. Just because a college has a strong reputation for academics, does not mean you will have a good experience there. And for parents, unless the decision has to do with money, let you child pick the school he/she likes, do not interfere or your child may have a bad expereince and regret the decision.

Visit a lot of different universities and try to hang out with some current students when you visit. Once you choose a university, get involved. If you are homesick and think you want to go home, stay. You only get as much out of college as you put into it.

Live life, don't get too stressed out about school.

I would say to go with the college that makes you feel at home. Yes you go for the learning however you are going to hate being in a place that all you do is study. You want to go somewhere that you feel welcome and that you can call home away from home. Also you want to be able to be proud of the place you went to college as an alumni and come back and show it off to your family. Follow your heart and you will always pick what is best.

In order to make the most of the college experience, it is first and foremost important to make sure one does not limit oneself when it comes to applying to colleges. Not only should one apply to in-state college/unviersites, but he or she should also look outside of the state, even if it appears that the college of your choice is financially impossible--because many colleges offer financial aid and award scholarships throughout the summer, even. It is important to look at what interests you and try to find a college that has a strong program or emphais in your area of interest--this will help you select a college that is practical for your educational needs. Remember, it is important to apply to many different colleges because even if it comes down to a last minute decision, what you desire in your future is constantly changing, and, the university I am currently attending was not my first choice .

Determining the school size should be a primary concern. I am very happy at my medium sized University but I know that in much larger or smaller of a campus I would not be. Also, find not only what school offers your chosen major but talk to the people that are in the field you would like to end up in and get their opinion on schools. This field could be medical or graduate school or a publishing company - anything that will be the next step or farther after graduation. Basically, try to decide what will be most important to you, and make your decision on that. I encourage you to look at things besides dorms and meal plans unless that matters an incredible amount, because these are things that last only a year in some cases and because these things matter less once friends and priorities are made. Also, in regards to dorms, I encourage you to look at which dorms have common areas, even if it's the bathroom. I met some of my best friends on my door floor freshman year, but I have friends that never met their neighbors because their dorms were so apartment-like.

You really need to sit down and analyze all portions of your budget. Food, Books, and random must have items will add up to be more than you can imagine. Look at your hobbies and really see how the area around your school caters to them, not just the school itself. I myself am a bit of a sportsman. There is hunting, fishing, and camping all around my school. Without that I would probably be miserable. Thinking a school is too small is rediculous. I thought that about Ole Miss, once I got here I realized 13,000 students is huge. Lastly, pick a school that trully has a developed program for your major. That is the reason I transfered from my first school.