Coe College Top Questions

What should every freshman at Coe College know before they start?

Daniel

Dear Past Self, College is not all fun and games, it requires a lot of hard work and you need to apply yourself. You need to take this time to keep up your GPA and not slack off. This will not only help your financial aid status, but will also allow you to not have culture shock when you get on campus and actually have to study. Classes will not come easily as they do in high school. Teachers require you to work and do hold you accountable if you don't do it. You will not be alone however, you will have professors and friends helping you along the way so don't be nervous. Along with studying you should also get into the habit of going to bed at a decent hour and being able to wake up when your alarm goes off. This will prove to be a necessary skill since your mom will not be on campus to wake you up, and your roommate could care less if you go to class. With all that said, if you head my advice, your freshman year will be an amazing and rewarding experience. Sincerely, Your Future Self

Roldan

If you plan on going to a really high end University then I recommend you try hard in high school and get 4.0 or higher. But if you plan on just going to a regular University or community college, you dont need to try as hard in school, unless you are going for scholarship.

Mickki

Apply for more scholarships. Stay involved in everything possible in high school. Don't be afraid to go out of your comfort zone. Practice getting interviewed!

Kayla

Get out there an search for the right college early. One thing I regret is not looking at colleges soon and I just kept putting it off. There is truly no such thing at searching for the right college early, you want to fit in. You might as well go through the process once and only once.

Samantha

Visit as many colleges as possible. Don't pick a school just based on how it looks, or what majors they offer. Go to the campus and stay overnight or attend a class dealing with your preferred major. Also, don't worry if you haven't decided on a major yet, most college students change theirs at least three times before their second year is over.

Michelle

Students should first make a decision on if they wish to attend a bigger university or a smaller private college and how far away from home they are willing to be. From there they should look at what programs and/or activities are offered at the different colleges or universities if they have a certain program they wish to enter or a certain activity they wish to participate in. Then they should visit different campuses and see which one seems to best fit their personality. When a school is finally decided upon I think it is a really good experience to live in the dorms and to put off coming home for as long as possible so that the student has a chance to really make friends and adjust to living on their own.

Jennie

Allow plenty of time to research and visit each of the colleges you are considering, and make sure to have an overnight stay on campus with a current student.

Mitch

Preparing for college can be a very stressful time for students and their parents. While the demands of admission at most schools may appear to be focused solely on grades, it is important for prospective college students to keep in mind that schools aren't just looking at what you can do; they are also looking at who you are. Schools want students to attend their facilities so they can continue to grow and make meaningful connections with other students, faculty members, and the community. The right school for you is the one that wont ask you about your grades or money first, but instead will ask about your passions, interests and effort to excell socially and in your community. When looking at colleges, students should choose a place where they know they will fit in and enjoy their time at college. Your years at college may be the most meaningful years of your life, as you will discover new interests and passions, make meaningful lifetime friendships with other students, and recieve the knowledge and skills which will define your future. The right school for you is the one which guarantees all that you that you need to succeed.

Grant

Pick the school that feels right to you and don't second guess yourself once you've made that choice.; you'll know once it's right. Parents, this might mean the college that you intially didn't have in mind; you're not the one going there, let your child choose. Once you get to college, don't be afraid to try some new things and screw up a few times; make sure you learn from each screw-up though. You'll never have an opportunity like this ever again. The people who see you screw-up may become your closest friends. They have become mine. Leave your door open. Go to all the Orientation events. STUDY ABROAD. Talk with your professors outside of class. Eat breakfast. Stay up late. Learn the joys of coffee. Surprise people. Don't be afraid to change your mind. Read the newspaper daily. Go to every free event with free food that you can. Do laundry weekly. Make friends with upperclassmen; they'll come in handy. Never listen to just one person for advice. That's all i've got. Live it up!

Clint

i would say that students looking to go to college should shop around and visit a lot of different schools. See what schools have a feel like you go see yourself going there. find out if the school is in a town that has a lot of night life and if thats something that you want. Also think do i really want to be far away from home?