University of North Florida Top Questions

What should every freshman at University of North Florida know before they start?

Christine

Take the school, whichever you decide, seriously and don't fall into the freshman trap. Go in with the longterm goal in mind (employment!) so that you pull the necessary information from the classes you take.

kari

make sure that it is a college that the student will enjoy. visit it, go to an orientaion and get to know the place you plan to spend up to 4 or more years of your life. do this ahead of time and maybe while on campus ask students who are walking around random questions you may have. they may answer more honestly and from a more valuble perspective than a staff member or university recruiter might. good luck!

Joyanne

My advice I would give about finding the right college is to do your research on any of the colleges you apply for. Try to look for the schools that could give you the most for your education. If for example you want to go into the health profession, look for a school that offers the best health progams. Also, if you want to find a college who is not only involved with their academics, just research your choice colleges' extracurricular activities and how much they are involved. If there is a good balance between academics and extracurriculars, then your college experience will be great and less stressful.

David

Dont listen to anyone but you. make your own decision, and stick with it ad be proud and happy about both where yuo're from.

Timothy

Make sure the college that you pick offers many programs that interest you, as well as a campus that advocates unity and scholarship. Also make sure there are sufficient resources to promote learning. Colleges with aesthetic appeal are always a plus!

Kristi

Find a college that has the major that you want. If you are undescided, then pick a school that has a variety of majors that interest you. Try out different clubs, and find one that you fit into, builds up your friend list. Good support group. Get involved with activities on campus. Take time to go and see the proformances that are offered. Work hard and have fun!

Oliver

Don't take it lightly!!! Aim high, tour as many colleges as you can, don't declare a major when you start school! KEEP AN OPEN MIND AND CHALLENGE EVERYTHING YOU'VE BEEN TAUGHT THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE, it's your obligation in getting an education!!!

Peggy

I would reccomend visiting every college that you, as a prospective student, have even the slightest interest in. To make the most of the college experience, I would reccomend joining a club or group in order to meet people similar to you and make the experience more enjoyable.

Kelley

Choose a college for the achedemics. All campuses have great extracurricular and fun activities as well as good social networks, but you need to go to a college that is going to prepare you well for the future. Don't choose a school just for the "fun" part.

Nelson

Pick a school that sticks out to you when you visit the campus. You need to feel "at home" when you come to the campus. Sit in on some classes at that college to see if you enjoy it. Most of all, pick a school that fits in with what you want to do in life. However, if you are still trying to figure out what you want, pick a university or college that is neutral concerning degree emphasis. You social life is extremely important at the university. See if they have clubs, fraternities, sororities that interest you so you can get connected. Finally, choose a college that can fit your budget. Research the amount of scolarships available and figure out how much you will have to pay to attend that college. If you can exit college debt free, you will enjoy your future career even more.