California State University-Fresno Top Questions

I would tell parents that they should help their child pick a school, but to let the student do the chosing, it is a important decision and they have to be happy with what they chose. As for the student I would tell them to pick the school that they felt the most comfortable with. The one where they felt like they could succeed and enjoy the college experience. As for making the most out of the college experience I would say get out there. Meet new people, go to campus events; even if you go alone you will meet people. Definetly have fun, but don't forget to get your work done, if you slack off to much you will never catch up. Just because you are on your own doesn't mean you should go crazy, have fun, but be smart and safe!

I would tell my parents or students that I am looking at a college who have my major and have nice setting, safe and diverse.

I believe there is a good fit for everyone and you need to assess your wants and your needs and find a balance. I think you should begin by figure out what you want to do and research schools online that meets those needs or potential needs. Then I think you can never truly kow if a campus is right for you until you visit it and that is where the journey starts. Talk to students who go to the campus talk to professors in the department you are interested. Basically ask questions and get a feel for each campus. Then make assessments about family needs, location, price and use those to help facilitate any decsion making. Some people thrive in a competitive enviorment with large lecture classess and some need more discussed based hands on expereinces. Neith is right nor wrong it is a perosanl preference and in order to succeed you need to be happy with your enviorment. Trust that you can be happy at more that school but don't go to a school only for your parents or for prestige make sure it fits for you.

Finding the right college should be based on many different aspects of what you are hoping to achieve in the time being at the school. First and foremost, academics should be first. Doing the neccessary research in order to find schools with a strong background in your major, or finding a school with a diverse academic schedule in order to have access to a broad education. The location is also critical, because these years of your life you are developing into a working adult. it is important to be in an area that makes you happy and encourages you work and study hard, but also allows for you to have an active social life to which youcan easily ajust or contine to lead a balanced healthy lifestyle. Making most of a college experience takes a lot of effort, but in the end it is well worth it. I already graduated and am very happy, but would love to go back to school and continue my education further to become a teacher.

Figure out what you want to do with your life and find a college that matches that. Go based on majors and grad school options. Not what looks good or would be fun.

Visit the campus, do not let cost determine which college you choose. Do your research, does the college have a lot of courses in the major you're interested in.?

Parents: be sure to visit the campus and encourage your child to getting a higher education. Students: Be involved. The worst thing is to know that you could have done something before it was gone.

Find a school you WANT to go to. Dont go somewhere you HAVE to go to, or are forced to go to. If you want it bad enough you will work hard enough to make it happen. Make friends! They can last a life time and will be there for you when you need support. Dont take life to seriously. Enjoy everything and make the most of your day! Study Abroad! It will be one of your greatest life experiences you could ask for. Have some fun!

The best advice I can give is to visit the campus and talk to students and professors from that school. The only way to know for sure if it is the right school for you is to experience it for yourself. Once you are there try to get as involved as possible, but never forget that you are attending school to get your education. You or your parents have spent a lot of money for you to attend that school, so do not take it for granted.

Make sure that you know what you are looking for before attending any sort of university, and do your research about the campuses you want to attend.