Webster University Top Questions

Dear students and parents, Finding the right place to attend college is a difficult task indeed. Sometimes your choice doesn't live up to your expectations, sometimes you've simply made the wrong choice. There's a lot of pressure to find that one perfect place to spend the next two to seven years to get that degree and I'm going to be honest and say: There is never one perfect place. There are right fits and wrong fits, so concentrate on finding the place that fits you more than the place that seems picture perfect. You, the student, will know the right place when you find it. Do, however, listen to input from outside sources. Others will see things you miss, and those things might be important. Trust yourself when making the final choice; hope for financial aid and good interest rates on your loans. Once there, do not try to be Superman (Superwoman) when it comes to school work or your social life. You have physical limits, respect them. Being healthy in body and mind is the best way to enjoy your college experience. And scheduling afternoon classes, that's a fantastic way to enjoy it too.

This is a small liberal arts school. Just big enough to have the "big campus feel" but still small enough to get to know your teachers and classmates personally. You won't be another number but you will not have people search you down if you don't do your work. Academically it's not supposed to be verry easy, but it is possible to get verry good grades anyway. Read your text books and show up for class and you'll be fine.

While searching for the right college, I believe it's important to remember why you are going and what you want to get out of your experience. Keep your mind open to a variety of colleges, travel to them if you have the chance. Even better, sit in on a class that's part of the major you are interested in. If it's an option, do an overnight with current students. Basically, the more you understand the schools you're looking at, the more comfortable your decision will be. Then it's time to make the most of your decision. The first year it's important to get to know as many people as possible, and over time your social networking will pay off. Become part of the student body, try to get involved in campus activities. Get to know your professors outside of the classroom. As for academic studies, I follow a simple rule: do what you love, and love what you do.

Finding the right college starts with making sure your choice includes your major, but remember that the classroom is such a small part of your education. Visiting the campus is a great way to get a feel for the lifestyle there before you commit to being a student there. Just because a college looks good online or in brochures does not mean it is the right fit for you. Once you are in college, be holisitic about your experience. Do well in your classes but also make time to explore the local culture both inside and outside campus. Make new friends, go to on-campus activities. Don't go partying all the time. There are greater things to learn than how much beer you can hold before you puke. Take these four years to learn new things about other places and people but also to learn about yourself. College is a great time to transition from who you were to the person you want to become. It's your time and only you can make the most out of it. Enjoy.

I would say make sure you do the degree that interests you the most, but don't ignore real life needs for a career such as internships or job placement. Don't be afraid to take chances for those opportunites you may never get later.

Make sure you feel comfortable there and that they offer you what u want in terms of an education and what you may want to do in life.

When choosing a college think about what is important to you and your learning style. Would you rather work one-on-one or fade to the back of a crowd and just observe? Does the reputation of the school / students reflect the things you believe in (i.e. environmental awareness, political activists, the arts or sciences)? Finances are another important aspect to consider, but shouldn't be a deal breaker. Making the most of your college experience is important, first and foremost, Learn from Everything. Learning what not to do is just as important as learning what you should do. Don't be afraid to try new things / experiences, but also be confident enough not to bend to peer-pressure. Make friends but don't be held back by them. Take some classes just for fun, take others to challenge yourself. Have at least one all night study session, but don't forget that grades, while important, aren't the end of the world. The most fulfilling things you can do are done because you choose to do them, not because you feel obligated to do them. Keep an open mind, and use your brain, its what gets you there

Absolutely look at the afforability of the schools you want to go to. Research financial aid and scholarships. Also, schools are basically the same, but you have to make sure the campus fits your personality. Go to the campus and get a feel for it. Finally, do not be scared to go to a community college. It will help you decide what your major will be and what direction academically you see your life going. After this, then you can go to a 4 year college or university and have that "college experience." Get your general studies out of the way...it will be cheaper!

The advice that I give is to stay true to yourself and believe in yourself. Do not try to live this fairytale that has everyone in it helping you and saying that its okay for you to still be a child because in reality you are an adult. Also, do not let anyone steer you away from being what you want to become, because they do not know your blessing.

Talk to a lot of students before you decide where you are going. See if they thought they got a good value for the education they recieved. It sucks your senior year when you feel like you wasted four (or more) years of your money