University of North Carolina at Pembroke Top Questions

I would just tell them not to take themselves too seriously. Learn to relax and open your mind up to anything.

Parents should give full support no matter what school their child attends. Students should really think about possible schools and go check out the campus, faculty, and current students. Find out all you can about the school such as prices of food, how library works, distance to and from classes, etc.

My advice to both parents and students is to take campus tours and ask as much questions as possible such as what percent of students recieve financial aid, what is there to do for fun around or off campus, and how secure is the campus. Also, talk to someone who attends that college, has attended that college, or thought about attending it. Usually the current and alumni students will give advice on the pros and cons of the school. The professors and staff on the other hand will probably tell you its the best school to attend because they work there.

Make sure the school has everything the student needs to be successful academically and extracularly.

look at things that you might be interested in such as clubs and how the course of study you want to major is has the right people and staff that you want to be involved in.

I would think long and hard about making your decision on one visit to that college. They tell you everything you want to hear but once you are here, all they care about is your money. They don't care if you are struggling with your dorm mates. Also look for a school with better transpotation and more local places to attend with other college kids. College kids should not have to travel 30 miles to have a nice dinner or go to a movie. Also try to find someone she has a lot in common with to attend school with. The best thing I have done is join a church in Pembroke and they treat me like family. I wish everyone was so nice.

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See what college is out their that best fits you as a person and just not the programs, which is important but the environment of the school is important too. Making the most out of your expereince is very important, which to me does not have to include substance abuse and partying. To me it means to make new friends and just enjoy the learning experience.

The best advice i coud give to a student is to balance evything thing that you do. Don't overbook yourself with extra activities. You're going to need time to do homework, study, and most of all, have fun. College is not only a learnng expirence, but it's a social experience. it's a place to meet new people, experience new things, and hopefully find what you really want to do with your life. College will help you every step of the way, and if you need help, your friends will help you as well. As for parents, the greatest advice i could give is simply don't pressure your children. trust me, they are already going through enough things and already feel enough pressure on thier own. the last thing that a student wants or needs is more pressure from thier parents. Instead, be supportive of your child's activities, even if you don't agree, because that is what your college student needs more than ever: support. It may be something you don't agree with, but you have to realize that it is something your child believes in. They will appreciate you more for it.