University of North Carolina at Greensboro Top Questions

If I could go back, I would advise myself to live on campus and to become more involved in campus and volunteering activities. The transition from high school into college is not hard at UNCG. Everyone is very friendly and there are a lot of things to do to get you acquainted with the campus and the people. Meeting all of your professors is a good idea. They can help you not only with the class but with job opportunities and internships as well. It is easy to balance school and a social life as long as you allow time for both and do what is necessary first. I would advise myself to not get a job the first semester so that I could get used to school and the amount of work that is due regularly. I really enjoy the atmosphere at UNCG and the surrounding area. I believe that it was the best choice for me.

I took college courses my senior year that transfered with me when I came to college. I would just simply tell myself not to get comfortable with those transfer credits because you still have to pull your weight and those credits dont count into your GPA.

The most important thing to consider when choosing a college, is to make sure that it feels right for the student. The only way one can learn to the most of their ability is if they are in a stimulating, nurturing environment. Take extracurriculars into consideration when choosing a school, because the friends one makes when doing what they love, are the friends that stick. Last but not least, know that if the strain of transitioning into a new place becomes too much, there are people to help, and that it is vital to ask. College is the most difficult and rewarding experience for young people. Enjoy it.

The advice that I would give parents and students in finding the right college is to make sure that you are choosing a school that is safe. Also find a place that is close to jobs to work because college can become very costly and haivng a part time job can be very helpful. Students need to remember that although you are in college and the workload can be very demanding you still need to enjoy the time spent in college. You should get involved in most of the campus activities because this is the best time of your life! You do not want to leave college with any regrets and wishful thinking because you didn't get involved and made the most of your college experience.

It's not where you go, but what you do with your time there, that counts.

Just go with your gut instinct. Go to a school where you feel completely comfortable on campus. Remember that no matter how good a reputation a school has, you will only be able to succeed in a place that makes you happy.

In order to make the most out of a college experience you have to make sure the college is right for you. Don't rush into a school, see them all and then make the right desicion. You also have to make sure you get involoved, find out what there is you can get involoved in and do it. You have to keep your head on your shoulders and focus on your school work before you can play. College is about setting your future straight with a degree and career, but while you there make life long friends, have a good time, and get involoved. Your college years will be the best years of your life, I've only been through one but I know already their are going to be a great full three years ahead of me. There nothing can make you feel better than feeling happy with the choices you made.

Visit the college before you apply, ask around the campus of current students about their opinion of their school. Your learning ability and the teaching plays a big difference in your education. You should definitely sit in on a few classes on campus.

I would tell them to make sure that it is the right school that they want to go to and that it offers the major in the field of study that they want.

Parents should let their student discover what college suits himself/herself best. When parents press their student to go to a certain college, it inhibits the student's ability to open their horizons and explore what college would fit him/her best; afterall, the student is the one attending the school. For the rising high school grads, congratulations! Go to an institution with which you feel most comfortable, one with lots of options for a major, and one with a student body you can most closely relate to. Pick a place for the right reasons, not because all your friends are going there, or because it is a prestigious school. Your close friends in high school will always be your close friends; you are not losing them or replacing them no matter where you go to college. Attend a school you like, not just because of its high class reputation. Your personality will speak louder than your choice of college when in a job interview. A university name does not determine your level of intelligence, creativity, or personality, only you do. At school, join a student organization or an intramural sports team. There's plenty to do at every school!