University of South Florida-Main Campus Top Questions

Make sure to research each school they are interested in to make sure that they offered the programs they want. Also remember to study, do not let partying get in the way of your studies.

There are many things I wish I knew before choosing my college. One is what people like to do around here for fun. When I came here I found that almost everyone likes to drink and many people also like to do drugs. I do neither of these, so I find that I don?t get many opportunities to hang out with people, because my preferences are not the same as theirs. I also want to warn people about the administration. I would call the college many times before you begin and ask all kinds of questions to get a feel for how knowledgeable the administration is. I found that my administration is not that knowledgeable and I have to really try to pry things out of them and make ends meet. Overall, I would say just go with your gut instinct. I was unsure between two colleges and when I finally chose mine, I was glad I did. I love it here, and have so many opportunities, and am learning so much. I can never wait for the semester to be over, not because I don?t like it, but because I want to start the next one!

Some advice I would give parents or students about finding the right college and making the most college experience would be to live in the dorms freshman year. Also, participate in extra cirricular activities such as sports and clubs. Attending football games helps show your school pride and meet many new friends who enjoy the same activities you do.

The first education is to have good insight about being on your own before you do. Even though going off to school is a learning experience in itself, being even the slightest prepared can help. Research your options, make sure your college has what you need. See if you have high school friends who are attending the same college. This is really a big plus! You can share rooms, notes, rides, clothes, etc. Keep your parents informed. They may be upset with your lack of attending classes, changing majors, etc. but at least they will know what is happening in your life. Believe it or not, they may have some valuable knowledge or experiences that could come in handy. Have a a safe mindset. Know your neighbors, your surroundings, your friends, and always left someone know where you are. Even though this is your chance to make your mark in life. Mistakes will be made, just pick up and trudge forward. That is what its all about, right?

When choosing a school I would emphasize that you apply to as many schools as possible, take tours of the campuses and if possible, talk to current students to get their opinions of the college. The best information about a college comes from the students who have first hand experience. Find out as much information about the school as possible to get the full picture. I think it's very important to at least have an idea of what you want to do when you enroll to a college or university, but at the same recognize that whatever plans you have need to be flexible. Accept the fact that you may change your major once, twice, or more times before you find the right fit. Try as many different courses as you can because that will help you determine, and later decide, what you want to pursue in the long run. Once you have found the things you are interested in, get involved. Personal experience proves that you enjoy college much more when you are part of the action, taking part in the activities the school has to offer as well as interacting with classmates outside of the classroom.

I would say find a school that suits your needs in a college. Live in the dorms and experience living with room mates. Get involved with sports, football games, and the activities around campus. Join clubs and help out the community. Get into the spirit of the school and have fun. Make lots of friends because the college memories last a life time.

enjoy it it only happens once.

I would first suggest that you look for the school that will fit your needs as far as your personality, the things you are interested in, faculty members, and the area of the school. If you are not interested in the things that go on either on campus or off campus, your college experience will not be as much of an impact as that of a place where you loved everything about your campus, on and off. Look at things like faculty and the students; are they friendly? Are they going to make your experience better? These are all things to consider before choosing a school.

your first impression is always true. if you like the school from the first day you will like it later one.

I think visiting numerous college campuses before making a decision is the most important factor in choosing the right college for you. The environment of the campus is a major factor in your academic career and it can affect your study habits. Depending if you like large or small college campuses, a large campus usually has more going on. This can easily affect your grades since it can be a distraction. But, if you enjoy being involved, then larger campuses will probably be what you want.

I would say to apply to a bunch of different colleges. Some at the level you think you can get into and then under score and overcore. Visit them and make your choice. Personally, I think USF is the best . Study hard and go out and have fun too.

Go check out the campus the semester prior to enrollment. Attend a few classes and get a feel for the school, talk with current students and get their opinions of the school. Ultimately just go with whichever school fits you best and you can picture yourself succeding at!

Start saving now! College can be expensive and you can never be sure how much financial aid will cover from year to year. Allow the student to focus on new experiences and putting hard work into their studies, instead of worrying about money. Working part-time and studying full-time isn't the best combination. College is full of many, new experiences. Enjoy them! Students, if this is your first time away from home, don't go too overboard the first semester. Sure, it is alot of freedom, but some mistakes you make the first few months will have you bending over backwards to fix over the next few years. College is mainly a place for education, but finding your true identiy is important too. Just remember, study hard, live a little, and laugh alot.

Look into and know all you can about financial aid.

Look closely at the academics and if they provide what you are looking for but also dig deeper. Look at articles that are written about them in the news. Find out the inside scoop. A lot of time kids go to school really excited to be a part of "such a wonderful" school and then come to find out its not really that. Also be involved and live on campus. The wost feeling when freshmen first come is loneliness and loss. They are new with no friends and on there own. If they feel like someone else is there supporting them it will help. I joined a sorority but some join surfing or salsa or football. One more piece advice is write a quote or a reminder somewhere where you can see it every day. This will remind you that you need to stay focused and your here to LEARN and GROW and to find yourself. Dont let anything stop you, not a teacher, a class, a bad grade, a relationship, nothing stop you from following your TRUE dream. AND.....HAVE FUN!

My advice is simple: follow your heart and your gut feeling about choosing a school. I have exerienced my share of different schools and I have come to the realization that it doesn't matter if you know what you want to do for the rest of your life, but where and who you want to do those things with. Have fun and always livve each day like it's your last. Make sure you feel comfortable where you are and be expected to get discouraged, but know that what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger and with the right mindset you can become anything you want. Don't pick a school purely based on its football program, at first you may find it extremely difficult to juggle partying and academics,; don't lose sight on what's important.

I would tell them to consider the campus and the city its located in. On top of that I would suggest to research the faculty and the expertise of the professors at the school. Also, I would recommend for them to look into the on-campus activities and sporting events because those are the most fun.

Visit the campus before you make any major decisions.

My advice would be to take your time with researching college options, go for walking tours, sit in on a class, eat at the cafeteria. I was able to narrow down my choices to the top 2 before my senior year of high school. Also, if it's possible, try to get a roommate that's a year older than you. That ended up helping me with adjusting to university life, and I made most of my close friends that way. When you start school, don't be shy, just keep reminding yourself that college is the best time in your life to reinvent yourself and have some fun while doing it! Meet new people, try new things, take a random, school-sponsored spring break trip (I went backpacking out West)! Whatever you do, make sure that you're doing it for YOU.

Follow your heart. If you visit the campus and it doesn't feel right, then visit some different ones. You'll know where you belong.