California State University-Stanislaus Top Questions

finding the right college takes time. Do research and visit the school before hand. Also knowing what you want to major in helps to determine what school is of your most interest. To make the most out of college is to meet new people and be opened minded about things.

Find a place that the student will really like and can see himself/ herself living there for years. get in a prestigous school if they can because it makes all the difference psychologically and down the road for grad school.

explore your options, such as what you can afford, living enviroment, or what major you are heading for.

Know what you wnat to major in and research the school. Visit the school before and see and talk to professors at the school fo rfurther questions. To make the most out of the college experience is to meet new people and learn new things, but to always to remember to study!

It's best to start looking for somewhere the student would be most comfortable. If the student's not comfortable, then it'll be hard to keep your mind on your school work. But you also want to look into school's that will help you do what you want to do later in life.

VISIT THE CAMPUS. And speak to alumni who only recently graduated. Figure out what generally you want to learn quickly because some majors are impacted.

Screw the school tours, they tell you what you want to hear. I mean, don't screw them. Go on the tour, hear the stats, listen to the schpiel..... Then get up and walk around the campus, go sit in on classes, go talk to students! One thing that is invaluable on a college campus is the fact that most students aren't afraid to share their opinion about the place that they pay so much money to attend!!! Ask about parties, about housing, about crime, parking, classes, blah blah blah....Whatever matters to you, ask about it, otherwise you may end up regretting your decision!