Columbus State University Top Questions

STAY FOCUSED. DON'T LET PARTYiNG COME BETWEEN YOUR SCHOOL WORK. STAY ON TOP OF YOUR FiNANCiAl AiD. DO YOUR BEST.

I believe that the most important advice that I would give would be to get involved. Grades and classes are very important but, it is also very important to get involoved in activities around the campus. It helps take the stress of school away for a little while and you meet so many people. It could also keep a lot of students out of trouble. It is a complete rush knowing that you are living on your own and you can pretty much do whatever you please. However, some students may go too far with their new found freedom and make dicisions they may regret later. When you are involved in activities or sports you don't really have time to make those bad decisions plus the people that you get to know are little support groups that talk sense into you when you feel senceless. An added benifit would be the life long friendships that are made. Its so easy to get carried away with the "wrong" croud but if you can start out in the right place then you will have no problems ending in the right place as well.

I feel that a student should really consider all their options before deciding what college to attend. Make sure to research and visit the campus many times to make sure you are making the right decision. I feel that oyu get what you put in at college, if you participate and get involved on campus, your college experience will be a lot better than if you choose not to participate. This is because when you get involved you have a much large group of friends and people you interact with,which in itself will make your college experience much better. I think that future students should go into the college experience open minded and everything will fall into place from there.

Don't base the merit of a university simply on it's public appeal. Depending on the learning style of the individual, a small, intimate learning environment may be more beneficial than a large, competitive one. Be sure to evaluate how much your education costs along with how much you intend to make following graduation. Sometimes the ivy leaguer may cost more than it is worth in the long run. Work hard and play hard.

Do your homework early. Knock out your SATs and apply for schools early. Don't wait around, have your school situation right before you graduate.

Research all of the schools and make sure to do a campus tour so you can get the vibe of the school:)

Make sure you are comfortable around the other students, and can easily find your way around the campus and surrounding areas. Look around and your first choice is not always the best choice.

I would advise students to consider, as definintively as possible ,what it is they want from their college experience. A student who wants classes tailored to his or her career plans and hopes to network and makes the necessary connections to get a job immediately upon graduation will seek out a very different college than a student who is more interested in meeting new people from around the world or exploring different artistic interests. Parents should encourage their student in self-analysis and subsequent exploration of different schools. Students should also, if possible, meet with faculty in their chosen field of interest, or several faculty members from different areas if they do not have a specific field yet, to determine if they can work well with the professors. Students who feel as though they have made an investment in their education, are in an environment designed to aid their success, and are surrounded by a support system of friends, faculty, and family will succeed in their college careers. Students should visualize their college experience as clearly as they can and then take steps to attain the relationships, courses, and internships that will positively impact the rest of their lives.

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The best advice I can give someone about the college experience is to make the best of it. I have always believed in the saying that, "everything happens for a reason". Live life to its fullest but make wise decisions. Always accept the good with the bad and take advantage of every opportunity because it might be your last chance.