California State University-Fresno Top Questions

I would like to tell students to find a college campus that makes them feel comfortable, and study things that they have a genuine interest to study.

Look at as many schools as possible. Visit the campus prior to accepting an offer. Talk to random people on campus, including maintenance people and food servers; not just students and faculty. Determine whether the school really does offer the best educational experience for you in your chosen field. Don't be afraid, though, to remain undeclared for the first couple semesters. Try new things, take classes you wouldn'r normally take before you firmly decide on a major. Get involved on campus, but remember to maintain a balance. Its harder to raise a GPA than it is to lower it!

I would say just go with your gut. Find a college were you feel like you can succeed and get a well rounded education. Look for a place that is academically driven but also socially. Only you can know the right fit.

I think the most important advice I can give about picking a college is for the parents and student to both go and look arround, sit in classes and just wander around (without a guide). Then I think the student should spend some time at the campus alone because it's really the only way to see what it is like. I also recommend that they go check out classes, the library, bookstores, and visit all the buildings they can. If you feel comfortable, it's the place for you. Plus, this experience will help you better compare and constrast with other schools you visit.

The best advice i could tell a student and their parent is to research the scool you have in mind. when you research you look up what they have to offer you, in the sense of academics, programs, activities, and titution, student dorms condition. than take a visit to the school to see if you feel comfortable attending.

If a student were trying to decide what college to attend, my best advice would be to choose the college that would most satisfy them. Many students tend to make the mistake of choosing a college that would make their parents, friends, or boyfriend/girlfriend happy. I would tell them to go somewhere they can picture themselves living and being happy. I would advise them not to be concerned with what others will think or judge them on. Another important thing to keep in mind is that it really doesn't matter where you are living or going to school, as long as you are surrounded with good friends and positive people. I have learned in life that attitude can make such a difference and can have a major impact on your life.

Find a school with a setting where you can properly focus on what is really important, your studies. Stay away from any addicting habits and try to make friends within your major that you can talk to if you need help.

Find things that you as a student like, make a list of you want to get out a school. It is important to find those things after you list them so you know you are not settling. Money is always an issue when applying to school, but it is important to remeber there is financial aid and loans available. College isn't cheap and you get what you pay for. The more time and money you invest into something the more you will get out of it. The social scene of college is also important, so go somewhere where it is easy to meet people and to get involved. Friends you make in college will help you through some hard times. Four years is a long time, so go to the campuses, check them out and sit in on a few classes if you can. Talk to people, the students, advisors and teachers. Testing the schools out is the only way to know for sure!!!

Visit the campus during different events, meet with your major department, and get excited, and go with your instincts about what is a good fit for you.

Talk to as many people as possible about the campus, students, staff. surrounding shopping centers everyone and any one. you will be living there for the next 4 years of your life!