Colorado State University-Fort Collins Top Questions

Know the your strengths and weaknesses. If youhave an addiction (drinking) problem, make sure the you are getting counseling and try to stay away from campuses that have addiction (drinking) problems. Don't let anyone choose the school for you. You must be comfortable where you are and enjoy the school and the location to make the best of it. Ask questions, go to open houses, take tours and talk to students and professors. It is so important you know the personality of the school before you choose one. Take advantage of every opportunity to learn about the services offered before you reach the campus you have chosen. It willmake the transition much eaier.

FInd what you are interested and persue it.

Experience it first hand if you can. Take part in the activities made available to prospective students and parents should take part in the informational sessions for themselves. The deicision ultimately needs to be the students, but guidance can be very helpful from the parents. If at all possible, let the student live on campus even if they live in the same town. It is an important step to independence which can be hard for both parents and student. It's time for them to begin making their own decisions and be involved with the financial aspects of college. It would be encouraging for the students to become active on campus and take part in all the wonderful activities, including community service. Study, learn and mature into the responsible adult your parents have dreamed of but most important of all have fun.

What parents are most concerned about is their son or daughter's future. So my only advice to them help your students pay for college if you have the money to. Finance is what can distract your son or daughter in finding success. My advice for students is study hard, work, have fun, but don't go crazy.

College is an important part of one's life. When choosing a college, think about what you really want out of life and find a place that will make that possible for you. Choose a city that you would be comfortable living in and check the curriculum of the university for classes that you would be interested in taking. When you get to college, try everything once. You don't want to get to your senior year and wish that you would have been more social instead of sitting in your dorm room all the time. College is a singular opportunity that gives you the chance to meet people, study abroad, create your own schedule, and live life the way you see fit among many other things. Its the stepping stone that will get you where you want to go in life. Make it worthwhile.

Go where you're student/you are going to feel comfortable. Don't give into the pressure of it all. Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life.

Decide what area you like. You love the beach? Go to the coasts. You love the mountains? Go to Colorado. Also look at the size. I like small classes, but wanted the feel of a bigger university. So I entered into the Honors program. I was able to get the best of both worlds that way. Also, do you want to live in the city or in a smaller town. This impacts the experiences you can have while an undergrad. The small the town the more creative you with coming up with things to do (or somethings the more drinking is done). With Fort Collins being mid-sized and with Denver close by there was never a lack of things to do. Also, and not at all least important, look at who has a well-known academic program that you are interested in. You want to go into Marine Bio? Go somewhere where research, internships and well known professors are. You want go into ag or vet med, go to CSU! No matter where you go, remember that you are only an undergrad once. Dont be afraid to live and make memories. Academics are important but so is life!

Students need to understand that college is not just something to do after highschool; it is a career path and a continuation of mental growth. They need to understand that in order to make the most of their college experience they need to want to go in the first place. Students who want to go to college should choose a college they can afford but also a college that will develop them in all areas. They will make the most of their experience by making the effort to be active in the programs of their campus and by developing relationships with faculty and staff.

Don't pick some place solely based on price, and don't let anyone force you into going somewhere you want to go. I would also recommend seeing the place before you choose it, but just be sure to do a lot of research about the places you're looking into going. Don't just rely on what one sorce is telling you, look around. College can be the most awesome time in your life,;you don't want to waste it as some terrible school that got a good review on one website and cost a third of the price of that school you really wanted to go to which recieved rave reviews across the board.

The first step in choosing the perfect college is to research the degree programs offered at the schools you wish to apply. If you do not know what you want to major in then pick a school with many programs you think may interest you. Pick a school in a location you know you will be comfortable in. If you prefer city life choose a school in a metropolitan area, etc. Also make sure you visit your potential school choices, seeing the campus in person is crucial to decide if you will enjoy it there. Once you are in school the number one piece of advice I can give on making the most of your college experience is to become involved! Most universities offer a large variety of groups, clubs, etc. to choose from. Find something you are interested in and join, it can foster so many rewarding experiences and be a great way to meet friends that will last a lifetime. Finally, take care of yourself. Know your limits, take breaks when you need to. Stay active, eat as best possible, stay in touch with those you love, and always listen to your body, it knows what you need!