Winthrop University Top Questions

Don't let choosing your major be the most important thing in your mind. Take time to explore different things and find yourself when you get to college. Make new friends and networking a priority. Your college experinece will be what you make of it. Have fun.

I think that it is really important for students to do what they think is best for themselves not always what there parents want them to do. Parents be supportive of your child no matter it helps so much and they will really appreciate it. think about everything you do in college, learn from the mistakes you make and be sure to still have a good time but acaddemics always come first!

To find the best college or university for your children you have to do the research. Education is an investment and like all investments you have to take the time to choose wisely. The best thing to do is maximize your resources. First a good thing to determine is what your child is wanting to major in. Some schools are better than others in different categories so find the schools that emphasize your child's major. Once you have narrowed it down to that you then should take tours and find out what other opportunities the school offers.

I have two words of advice. First, go to the college that offers the most money. Second, always be yourself. That's it

The college search is difficult and extremely hard to do! There are so many options and just not enough time. Incoming freshmen should sit down with their parents and see what the most affordable schools are, and what region they would like to attend these schools. Then do online research and schedule college visits!!

Don't freak out if you don't know what you want, that is what college is all about. Finding out who you want to be, what you want to do and what works for you. If you attend a college for a while and decide it is not for you, that is ok, try a new one. Do what you need to so you can make yourself comfortable. You have to make college work for you.

I would tell the students to become as involved as possible. Even though you might not know anyone now, join a club, Greek organization, or other group and meet people! You'll never meet anyone and make any real relationships if you stay in your dorm room Monday through Friday and go home on the weekends like I did my whole Freshman year. But then I became involed and love my university! For the parents, I would say, don't hound your children. They'll call and email when they need you, which they will. But don't smother them, they're excited to be on their own! Enjoy some of your new free time and let them experience college life!

Start early, and you firgure what you want to major in. Then find at least five schools that meet your criteria and apply to those schools

My advise is for students. If your searching for a college my number one advise is to pick a college or university that has the major you are interested in. Don't pick a college because your friends are going there. If you love what you are studing you will do well. Visit the college when students are still in school so you can get a feel for how many students are around, what they are doing and imagine yourself in the mix. I advise you to live on campus at least your freshman year and stay active. The "freshman 15lbs" can quickly become "30lbs" Finally, don't go home every opportunity you have you need to stick around and get envolved in some clubs or Greek life. That is where you will make your lasting friendships.

I would say to follow what your gut says. Go with what you feel is right, not neccessarily what everyone else is doing. While you are at college, make the best of it. For most people, you only go to college once. So, have fun! Also, don't slack off on work, so keep a happy medium of fun at study time.

I would tell them to choose a college where you think you see yourself fitting in and enjoying. Do not pick a college just because your friend is going there. You should choose based on you likes and dislikes as well as financial responsibiltiy. To make the most out of college you should enjoy your social life, but remember what you came for. You sould have the 90/10 rule. 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} work and 10 {4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} play, and you will come out successful.

Visit colleges. Do not make a decisions with out visiting the campus first. Feel out the people, do not only look at the campus but travel the surrounding areas. Make sure you know you can see yourself living in that place and being happy. When you get that warm fuzzy feeling you will know.

Choose a place where YOU feel most at home. Use campus resources and don't be shy, college life is full of surprises, friendships, and opportunities waiting to happen. Talk to your professors as well, they can be very helpful with grades, references, and career goals. Parents should trust their children and don't baby your child throughout college life, this is how & when we learn to begin adulthood and learn to become successful men and women.

To parents and/or students, I would advise researching different college degree programs and touring college campuses; also, start early and look around a while before you make your final decision on what college to attend. To make the most of the college experience, I would advise opening your mind and be willing to learn, and also be aware of the diversity found on college campuses. Be open-minded and consider other people's views on different issues and situations. If you open your mind, you will be able to broaden your horizons and you will also find more enjoyment in learning.

Once you're at school, get involved, make the school your own. I began writing for the student newspaper the my first week at Winthrop and met my best friend during the "writers workshop." Making these connections makes it easier to be away from home. Plus, the times flies by so quickly! Even if you're an accounting major, take an art class. If you're a business major, take rock climbing. I was in communications, but I took classes in everything from anthropology to snow skiing . Those classes were challenging in a different way than my major classes . Plus, I could generally apply the concepts that I learned in my elective classes to my core classes---like in accounting, we learned to balence a budget, make payroll and other various tasks needed to run a business. These concepts were directly related to my media management class required to graduate. The bottom line is that college is what you make it. Most of the learning that takes place in school happens outside the classroom. Just going through the motions of class and homework really won't get you anywhere. You have to make connections with professors and with classmates.

Finding the right college also means finding a college that is affordable. In these times of economic crisis, budgets for public schooling are being cut and private schools are receiving less funds from private donors. Sometimes students have to settle for what they can afford, but that doesn't mean that the college experience won't be just as good. As long as the student is active in learning and gives it their best shot, the student will find that they are more satisfied with the experience than they initially thought they would be. Look for an affordable school with a variety of programs; most college students change their major several times over the years, so don't limit the options by choosing a school with very few programs. The right college for a student is the college that has the most flexibility. College is a time for the student to discover who they are and begin the journal of adulthood.

I would tell them to research the schools throughly, and know what type of setting one is looking for. For example, if you do not like large crowds or just being a number in a crowd do not go to a large university. Selecting a college or university is all about preferences and choices. The individual must deteremine what they want first.

I would tell them to first choose a college that is offering their major and has a good graduating rate because some schools may have majors that aren't having enough graduates from the school. Then another thing to look at would be the cost of the school and the amount of money the school will offer to help pay for school because school can be very expensive.

My advice would be to visit the college before applying, and going to college fairs. I originally wanted to go to College of Charleston, but after visiting both colleges I found WInthrop was more suited for me. College fairs get colleges looking at you. If you let them know you are interested they will most likely give the information you need. It is best to start visiting college fairs early on in high school, because it is easier to narrow down the one's one wants to go to.

Everybody says it, but get involved on your campus. Being a part of a group not only helps you make friends with the same interests but also helps you feel more connected to your school. If you feel connected then you're more likely to stick with it when things get hard - and school will get hard at some point. Many of my closest friends at Winthrop have been made by being a part of an organization on campus. These friends have helped me through tough classes, tough decisions, and everything else college life has thrown at me. By getting involved, I have made friends that I will keep for many many years.