University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Top Questions

Dont party too hard your freshman year, you will regret what it can do to your GPA. Study hard, get to know your professors. Its okay if you don't know what you want to do, you will figure it out when you figure it out. Enjoy college, it only comes once, You have your entire life to work.

I would research more schools to attend and seek out more scholarship opportunities. I would also spend more time in a career search and trying to match up my interests and skills so I have more information on what I should study for a major. Counselors really don't do that much for you. It's really your responsibility to do the research and find out everything you need to know about EVERYTHING.

Break up with your current girlfriend because all she would do is hold you back socially and academically.

Heather, stop worrying about which schools are supposedly the "best". Pretentious thinking is not going to deliver you to the future to which you aspire. Think about what is important: family, quality education, and financial security. A college close to home won't be the death of you- you could find exactly what you're looking for in your own backyard. There are a million paths in life and the possibilities are endless. Isn't that exciting? So instead of concerning yourself with what everyone else thinks, start customizing your own personal path. You know what's best for you if you just listen to yourself.

I would tell myself to not worry about what people are going to think of me. I would tell myself to stick to my choice of not joining a sorority because it really isn't worth the money and I'd make better friends outside of greek life. I'd tell high school me to be open to new opportunies and activies when I get to college. I'd remind myself to call home a lot and visit my family often. I'd tell myself to not get too stressed out because the projects and test will all come to an end eventually and the less stressed out I get about them, the more fun I'll have. I'd mostly remind myself that it's important to be my own person and stay true to what I believe.

When you are choosing a college, be sure to visit many colleges. You cannot get a feel for a college from a brochure; you have to actually travel to the school, tour the dorms, classrooms, buildings, and campus, and meet some students and faculty. Also, unless you are 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} certain about what you want to major in, do not go to a school that specializes in only one area. Students change majors many, many times, and it would be unfortunate to decide you want to major in art when you are attending an engineering college. If you are certain about what you want to major in, be sure to write down specific questions to ask the staff of that major at your college. Important questions could be about class size, scholarship availability, quality of equipment, the amount of hands-on experience, and job availability in that field after graduation. Last but not least, apply for all the scholarships you can get your hands on. It can never hurt to apply; a lot of scholarship money goes unawarded each year because no one applies for it. Most importantly, find a college that makes you feel comfortable and happy!

The best option when choosing a school, is to look for a school that offers programs that are of interest to you. When you narrow your choices down, look at the success level of students who have previously graduated from that school or university. To make the most out of your college experiance, you should do everything you possibly can to be involved with the scool, while also keeping up with your studies. Such activities include sporting events, study groups, or joinging clubs or organizations that help you get out and socialize with our college students.

It is important to visit the college because a lot of the time the student will get an overwhelming feeling of belonging when they get on the campus. It's also important to consider finances because the parents don't want to be struggling and it would be disheartening for the student to have to come home due to tuition costs. Students need to be aware of the immense transition and to be prepared for a lot more work, and a bigger need for self-control and good decision making. It is also important to make time to go out and to get involved; the friendships you make at college will last a lifetime.

The best think to do is take tours of different schools and get to know a few of the students attending the school.

Choosing the right college doesn't have to feel like work; it can be a lot of fun! When you narrow down your choice of colleges and are able to visit the ones still on your list, make sure you get a feel of the whole campus, not just the dorms or classrooms. Make sure you talk to students, ask them their honest opinion on things such as student-to-teacher ratios in classes, their average workload, and how the campus is on the weekends. Also, be sure to talk to a professor that teaches in the area you think you would like to study. Ask him or her about the classes in that field of study. Are they challenging? Do they allow for creativity? Also, ask them about study methods and tutoring opportunities. These can make your college experience much easier! When you enroll and get on campus, make sure you get involved in the activities council, helping to put on events such as homecoming and spirit weeks. These allow you to make lots of friends and have a lot of fun, all while getting your name out around campus!