California State University-Monterey Bay Top Questions

Make sure to visit the campus during a time when there are classes in session and there are students around. Go because of the majors and classes they offer and not how good the parties are. Take part in school functions if you want to meet active kids and have fun while supporting your school. Join or even create clubs/groups to meet new friends that have the same interests. Most of all have fun and take advantage of what you have around you.

To allow students to live on campus to learn, grow and develop tolerance for others differences.

college is what you make it

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Research every school you are considering, from the campus life, to the teachers and the majors that are offerd. It would help to go to an orientation for the campus you are interested in, and perhaps speak to an academic and residential advisor to make sure you are making the right choice for your future. Definatly check out the libraies, becasue that is an important place where a lot of studying gets done, so ot important to make sure you are in a stimulating and comfortable environment. Also, get to know some of the current students at each school by going to the cafeteria or introducing yourself as a prospective student.

When looking for the right college for your child, bear in mind that the greatest learning experiences are experience based, not book based. A holistic view of a college campus and community should be taken in to ensure that your child will make the most of their college experience.

Do what feels right.

The best advice I can offer is to make sure that the colleges are in your interest have programs that you are interested in. Make sure that you give yourself a couple different major options because you will more likely change your mind for your future more than once. Also, it is important to take courses that double count for undergraduate credits that way you can get to take your classes for your actual degree faster. It is important to involve yourself in clubs, activities and/or organizations that will help ease the process of making new friends and adjusting to a new environment.

I would advice students to look for university that posses the qualities they need. May that be small class sizes, accessible public transit, diversity of classes with major, interactive faculty, and specific setting. In making the most of your college experience, be open and receptive to the diversity of others. College is a place were knowledge is gained and life long friendships are made. You discover a world of endless possiblities and learn that you can create that dream into a reality. One of the most important piece of wisdom you can gain is that there are multiply paths to that career, so as long as you keep the sparks alive anything is possible. As for parents, I would advice them to find out what your childs needs and desires are. Visit universities with your child, ask to meet faculty and students within your child's interested major(s). Lastly, encourage them to dream and have them realize that they will need to work hard and stay focus.

I would say that it is important to find a school that suits your personality. If you arent in to sports, dont go to a division one school where sports are #1. If you are a very serious student and very goal oriented, dont go to a school with a notorious party scene (dont fool yourself though, all schools have one, some just more than others). Its all about how you feel when you are on the campus and the vibes that you get from the area and from the people. It all comes down to happiness. If you arent happy or comfortable somewhere, you arent going to do well. Making the most of the college experience is all about finding people that you relate to, and participating in the things that interest you. A good school will provide you with opportunities to find both of these things.