Eckerd College Top Questions

Students should go to the school that they want to go to, not what their parents want them to go to. They need to take into account what they want to do for the rest of their life and chose the school that is best suited to help them in the future.

My advice to students when choosing a college is to spend time at the college and get a true feel for what they have to offer. Ask students who go there specific questions, remember, you will be spending the next 4 years at this institution - so find out as much as you can! What the school advertises might be totally different then what actually goes on - so make sure to check it out for yourself. As far as making the most out of your college experience... take advantage of everything they offer. Study abroad, travel, take challenging classes, explore subjects you have always wanted to learn about, make good friends, work hard but always play hard too. These are your last 4 years of being able to do anything you want - so don't let it go to waste.

Reach as high as you can and don't forget what you really want out of life.

To Students: In order to make the best college choice, take a close look at yourself and decide what you want out of a school. Don't just go to a school because your friends plan to go or because it's close to home. College is a time to explore yourself and to take advantage of opportunities that you will probably never have again. Go to a school that values academic and experiential learning. Go to a school where you will be proud to have a degree from. Go to a school where you look forward to reunions. Go to a school that will open your mind. Go to a school where the students are from all over the United States and other countries. Learn about other cultures. Travel. Find your values and voice your opinions. Be involved. Be passionate. The journey will be worth it. The hardships and challenges you face will be worth it. The four years you spend in college will help you find out who you are... who do you want to be?

Go to the school that is best for you academically, and where you also feel comfortable and welcomed.

Follow your heart. Do what feels right to you. Make sure you will be the happiest you can possibly be wherever you go.

For a student to fully develop, find a school where the major that the student decides to study in is among the best, and where the student is able to express himself as he wants and has availability to participate in diverse activities.

Go visit campuses, if you find one where you have an over all feeling of happiness and belonging go with it!

To find the right college, spend as much time as possible at your prospective schools. Visit during weekends and weekdays, especially outside of the prospective-students days, when aspects such as food quality and campus events are amplified above normal. Talk to many students, not just the tour guide or your host. Sit in on classes. Research campus surveys to see how students feel about their college. To make the most of your college experience, be sure to participate in activities outside of class, such as campus-sponsored events, taking advantage of ammenities like the pool and gym, volunteering, seeing speakers hosted by the school, or just socializing with friends. Don't forget the value of career resources. You are paying for all of these things, so use them! It is so important to visit your professors during their office hours, even with minor questions. They will get to know you personally, and take a much higher interest in your education. I was surprised at how many professors extended deadlines for me and spent time answering my questions or just chatting--all I had to do was ask. Lastly, show up to class, even if it is not mandatory.

ya'll know which one to choice when u ger there just keep looking and ya'll know