Arizona State University-Tempe Top Questions

The best advice I can give to another student about finding the right collge and making the most of the college experience is to come into college with an open mind. Colleges have endless about of information, ideas, opinions, etc. about every thing that is known by man kind. One will never stop learning, and it is better to have an open mind than to have a closed minded one. I also believe that when making a choice of what college is best for them, one should really consider their "gut feeling" and feel comfortable that that is the right school for them.

I would tell them to visit the college first and try to mingle with students. If you are going to a school far away and have no idea what campus life or the other students will be like, then there may be troubles with getting along with others or simply liking the school in the first place.

Maturity, direction and discipline are important factors regarding success at the university level because distractions and obstacles are great, thereby lessening focus and delaying degree's completion. It is important for students to know their talents, weaknesses, and comfort level to better succeed in their chosen career path and institution. Choosing friends who are as equally focused is important for emotional stability, encouragement, networking, and happiness. Learning how to multi-task and balance a healthy, active lifestyle are traits of successful students. I would advise parents to support their children to live on-campus with at least two successful years of study before entrusting them to the greater responsibilites involving off-campus housing. I would also advise parents to let their children learn emotional independence and accountability during this transitional time to ensure the succussful working-professional status their child is striving for. Above all, keeping the lines of communicaion open is critical for parent and student as both enter a new life-chapter. If respect and maturity are reciprocated, the exchange will be equally rewarding.

The location means a lot , if you dont like cold weather stay away from teh East Coast .

I really believe parents and students should check out everything about the school. Go on a campus visit and really talk to an advisor. When you get stressed in college, i.e. class, paper or test, remember that it will be over soon enough and just try hard. Freshman year is quite a transition and from my experience I wish I could redo it to bring up my GPA. Explore your options and have fun!

Find somewhere where you feel you belong.

Decide what you are looking for in a college, what is your main focus? Eliminate the schools that don't fit your comfort zone but don't forget to branch out as well, it's the only way to grow as an individual. Once you have chosen your list of schools (it's important to have fall back schools), go visit the campuses and talk with the students attending that college as well as the faculty teaching there. Also look into the resources available to you and your parents in order to make your transition easier, the more you ask for help the more likely you are to receive it. Once you have decided on a school take a semester to have fun and learn what it's all about then add on extracurricular activities and get involved, find your niche. Once you have experienced what your major will be like you will know how much time to alot for extra things. Stay focused but have fun as well, meet new people and be open to new things and you will do just fine.

My advice to students is to treat college like a business. College is not a time to mess around. Your course work should be taken seriously. Show up on time, actively listen to the lectures, and devote plenty of time outside of class to your studies. Just know, that this is preparing you for the future, so grab it by the horns. I also recommend incoming students get involved in either internships, clubs, or volunteer work. It will provide you with contacts and experience that could prove vital to your future. For parents, my advice is to enjoy the experience and encourage your kids as much as possible. This is a big time in their life, and they need your support. Don't come down on them too hard for mistakes, because they will happen. Support them and encourage them to find themselves and be the best they can possible be. Another thing, I would encourage students to believe that anything is possible with hard work. Don't be scared and say that college is hard and I don't know if I can do it. You can do anything if you put your mind to it.

look for a college that has a good career field that you are interested in, don't go to college and not know what you want to have as a career, it's a waste of tim and money. Look on the internet for careers that you could be interested in and apply to a school that has a good program in that specific field

Make sure your son/daughter gets to make the final decision and not the parent because you'll end up having a kid who's probably miserable at the school you chose for them. Let them be independent, free, and experience there four years in college as they would want to experience it.