University of North Carolina at Pembroke Top Questions

Just have fun and don't regret anything

Chosing to attend college is one of the most important steps a person will make. When finding the right college, one needs to make sure that it supports and works with their individuality. Everyone is different and everyone has different likes and dislikes. When choosing a college, make sure that the campus fits your needs and has the facilities you desire. Parents should support their children in every way possible. Though this is a big step in the parent's life, it is the students decision, a parent should support their child in whatever college they choose to attend.

Never be afraid to express who you are, or what you believe. Your soul, your mind, and your body are your own, so never allow circumstance, social tightropes, or an akward situation deffer you from speaking your mind.

I would recommend that each individual student take a close look at the campuses that they would consider being their top choice. I would also recommend that the student and parent both go over their choices and weigh out their options on all areas of interest not necessarily just what may be their main focus for attended the university. This is important because as students many interests may change as the student grows as an individual.

I think knowing about the crime rate is important.

Advice that I would say to parents/students is to make sure that you take your time with your decision making in college. Although UNCP was my second choice to attend, I really enjoy and don't regret attending this college.

My advice to parents and students for finding the right college and making the most of the college experience would be, use the resources offered by college campuses. Many colleges offer programs and have teams of staff and current students to help with the tansition the college atmosphere. Parents and students should use these resources not only in the early stages of finding colleges, but through ot the complete college experience. Taking advantage of these resources can aide the new student and their parents in making the best selections in: college selection, financial aide, major selection, and academic advising. Some of the programs like college visits or speaking with an admissions conselor may seem old fashioned, but usually serve as a great asset to those who take advantage.

finding the right college is all about knowing yourself as a student and what atomosphere you want promoted as a parent. Students need to little things about themselves espescially in the classroom. Parents should take the time to investigate the campus and observe the students on campus and llisten to these students, casual conversation can tell you alot about students mindset.

In order to find the right college for yourself you really need to know where your priorities stand and what you want out of your college experience. You need to decide what you want at your college, the living environment, and what academic stands you are looking for in school.

Don't find a school that you think will be great, find a school that is known for doing what its suppose to.