California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Top Questions

You're an individual and no one can tell you anything different. Don't form to the standards and norms of others if you feel uncomfortable. Don't let you're college classes get in the way of your education.

College is a great experience, but I think that it really depends on each individual persons attitude when entering that makes the difference. There are so many expectations and qualities in a college that make it important to choose the right one. The size of a school, the campus clubs and organizations, and the general atmosphere of a college makes a big difference in choosing a school. However, I think that it more depends on each students attitude that determines their level of success. Going to college is a chance to prove to yourself that you can be an independant and successful person in this world. Choose a school that will give you the opportunity to acheive your best in all aspects of life. Make the most of your college experience by meeting many different types of people, exploring different areas of study, and making every day a chance to learn something new about yourself and the world around you.

To me it is important to find a college that is affordable and diverse in curriculum. Before a student chooses a college or university they need to do some research in what that school has to offer them. Parents need to help their children with that process so that there is a more thoughout decision. Students should have a good time at college, but it shouldn't interfere with their course work. Time should be set aside for both school and fun and time management is key when going to college. Joining clubs and intermural sports will help students meet friends and also keep them physically active, which is benetical for optimum health, both mentally and physically. Parents should be supportive in what their child decides to pursue and give them encouragement and useful advice to help ease their experience in college.

Going to college and doing well is one of the most rewarding experiences ever. I think the best advice to give a new college student is to focus. Focus on learning as much as possible, on getting good grades, but also on making connections with people who will be there down the line to provide support and/or guidance. It is difficult to balance school, work, and a personal life, but try anyway. The most difficult part of my adjusting to school was keeping my personal problems out of my mind while in class or attempting to complete homework. Now, even though those problems have not yet been resolved, I have found the strength to shut those troubling thoughts out of my head while working on completing my classes to earn my degree. Any missteps I may have taken in my first two terms at Cal Poly, I made up for las Spring and I intend to keep that hard-working attitude until I'm done. Finishing school is now my top priority, and it should always have been.

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My biggest advice is to visit prospective colleges. Don't pick a college based on a presentation or brochure, and even more importantly, please don't pick a college based on prestige. My college counselor told me that I would know if it was right once I stepped on campus, and she was absolutely correct. When you know, you know, so don't stress about it too much. Everything will come into place. Once you get to school, be open minded, but stick to your values and beliefs. Be who you are, and don't change for anyone. College is a place to grow and learn more about yourself while getting an education for the future. Make friends, even if that means being vulnerable. Study hard, even if that means skipping an event. Keep in mind the reason why you're at school, and continue to strive for goals. Don't get caught up in your immediate surroundings. Take pride in your school, and enjoy your four years to the fullest.

Research and apply to a lot of schools! Get in contact with students or alumni, and get first hand stories and experiences. Visit the schools you think you might want to attend during the school year! That way you can get a feel for what their campuses are really like.

When I was searching for the college for me, I had no idea what to look for. I had the privelage to visit a few local campus as well as out of state ones as well. What I reliezed is every campus and community has its own attributes and downfalls. Some could be to small or in the middle of a busy city. But what made the difference for me in my college decision was knowing that what every else thought was a downfall, I saw as an oppurtunity and a challange to experience new things. Thats what college is all about, experiencing new and exiciting things. It's about moving out of your comfort zone and breaking out of you shell to become the man or women you will be for the rest of your life. So my advice to new students and their parents is to not be afraid of change. Embrace difference and ask not what your school can do for you but you can do for your school.

Pick Cal Poly one of the best engineering schools in the nation and the agriculture program is awesome along with the education and arch. programs. Cal Poly has a slogan, "learn by doing" and those are not just words that slogan is found true in every class you take here at SLO.

I think the most important part in picking a college is picking the surrounding area that appeals to you, the size of the college and the majors offered. If you are in a program that will aid you in your future ambitions, and can play in an environment that offers all the activities you enjoy, you should have a well-balanced lifestyle. Before picking a college, you should try to figure out what it is you are expecting out of the experience. A great social life? A great job? New adventures? Take these goals and choose a place that you feel will aid in achieving these dreams. But don't forget, it's very important to keep in mind the fact that college is what you make it. In any situation, it's your attitude and enthusiasm that will ultimately determine your happiness. Each college has faculty that can teach you, surrounding areas to explore, people to meet, and offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences. It's up to you to make the most of these opportunities, because your time in college is limited. Seize the day, and make the most of it.