Adrian College Top Questions

My advice to parents and students trying to find the right college would be to first find one with the major you are going in to. Next you will want to explore how the college works for helping you be the best you can be. Going on campus visits to see how the college is worked most successful for me. I thought I wanted to go to a bigger school until I realized the perks of going to a smaller school and realized how much colleges are there to help you become all you can be. Also meeting with staff on campus who are there to help you is a great idea. Stay connected with people who help. College experience is very important when attending a college. You do not want to go to a college if you are not going to enjoy it. Finding a campus that is very involved in school spirit is a great idea. Attending sporting events and other activities on campus is a great idea. Also any clubs you can get involved in within your College is a very good idea, meeting people and becoming involved are great ways of having a successful College experience.

My advice to parents and students looking for the "right" school would be to find a college that has a large variety of opportunities as far as majors, activities and services (unless the student wants to go to a single-field based school). First of all, I had no idea about which career direction I wanted to take. In fact, I've changed majors twice. A helpful and experienced career services office is crucial to any institution of higher learning. Just having that extra push can mean a lot. Also, finding a campus that provides a large amount of activities is crucial. I am a commuter, so I don't have the opportunity to live in the dorms and meet people there. However, I have been involved in two sports, numerous clubs, and classes that have made me feel like I'm part of the school. Finally, make sure the price is not too high. Look for a school that is willing to offer scholarships to serious students. Once it is time to graduate those loans that were taken out freshman year start to look a little more intimidating. Most importantly...make sure a good education will be obtained.

My advice to parents would be to support their kids. College is a chance for your children to grow and shape their minds. Don't worry so much about the costs. You can't really put a face value on a quality education. The prices may seem a little daunting for parents with 1st generation students, but you rarely have to pay the full value at your institution. My advice to students is to be yourself. You'll fit in a lot better if you don't pretend to like something to join a clique. Most colleges are very accepting to anyone who wants to join a club or extracurricular activity. Also your high school study habits will not work anymore. You will spend many hours studying for exams, writing papers, doing homework, etc. Finals week can be your time to shine on a class you had been struggling in, or time to fail. If you do the homework and study, you should be fine. There is always tutoring available if you can't grasp a concept. And before you even attempt tutoring, talk to the professor. They will be glad to help. That is what they are paid for.

This is sort of brainstorm writing, no organization, I'm writing as it comes to me. One thing I notice is that college students find themselves at college, everyone knows that. But a high school student needs to analyze themselves before going to college, if you try to find yourselve earlier, you can find where you best fit. Education levels vary from school to school, but they aren't all that different, unless your deciding between Harvard and Eastern Michigan University, the education levels won't be too far apart. So what i believe is important is to find a school where you can feel you are most attracted to. A school where you believe you will gain the most knowledge as well as have the most fun. Half of college is education, the other half is being away from home, learning to live on your own, and learning to socialize and interact. If you attend a school you don't enjoy, you may still get the education you dreamed of, but you will miss on half of the experience.

Find one that fits you both academically as well as sports wise, don't chose just for the sports team, its not a good idea. And remember learning is the most important part but finances are also important to consider.

When telling parents/students how to find the right college and how to make the most of college experiences I would just say to follow your heart. Of course you need to go on visits. A day visior even overnight. Visits help a lot because you get to feel out the campus. You should also talk to the person who would be your advisor or the head of the department that you're majoring in. It helps a lot to know if you are going to be able to connect with the staff in your field of study. But like I said before, just follow your heart. It is a very hard time trying to choose where to go, but you will always know inside where you really want to be. You should never let anyone influence your decision or try and influence someone else's decision. College can be the best days of your life if you let it. It helps to get involved on campus to get the true college experience. Once you do that I am positive that you will be talking about the college you choose for the rest of your life.

College is definitely an exciting time in a person's life. The right atmosphere can make the difference in the end. I would strongly encourage individuals to search for something that they feel interested in at first, then go and visit the campus. Get a feel for how the college works and make a comfortable decision. Do not feel pressured into choosing a school because of what other people want you to do. When it comes down to it, people have to remember that they will be the one attending the school. There are so many incredible schools out there, that all offer the opportunity to succeed later in life. One of the best pieces of advice that I could provide is that there really is no right college for an individual, the individual is the right person for the college. When I say what I just mentioned, I mean only that a person has the power to get what ever they want out of college. They have the power to make the college work for them and have the simple choice of making it the right one if they want it that way. The choice is always yours.

When you are looking for a college, you have to choose the place where you feel most comfortable. That can be defined in many ways (ie, scholarships, reputation of program, distance from home, ect). It is so important to go with your gut and choose the best place for you. The student is going to be spending a lot of time there. Go visit campus on a day when it isn't cleaned up for visitors. See how it really is. Don't be afraid to ask questions to students that go there. They have the best anwsers for you. The admissions people can be helpful, but getting questions anwsered directly from the current students is a great way to get a feel for the atmosphere of the campus. College can be a great experiance, you just have to find the place that suits you best.

I chose a college that had the major I wanted as well two other majors I was also considering. People change their majors a lot and if you?re going to a college that has everything you are interested in you save yourself a lot of trouble. I would also recommend taking a quick test to find out what type of learner you are. You can find one online if your school doesn?t have one. It only takes a couple of minutes and it?s really helpful. For instance, I?m a visual learner, which means I learn things by seeing them. I have a harder time understanding lechers than I do taking notes from the board. I can talk to my professors and let them know how I learn so they can help cater the material towards my needs. Never be afraid to ask a professor for help. It?s part of their job and it can really benefit you. If they tell you to get a tutor, do it especially if their services are free. Even if you?re not struggling tutors are very good for just reviewing information and that helps a lot.

Have fun but study hard. Don't forget why you are going to school. Come with a goal and try all four years of your college career to accomplish that goal! Be safe and have fun!