Geneva College Top Questions

I would say that make sure you know what you want to do in the future and make sure you choice a good academic college. I would tell them to make sure they take college seriously and there is always time for fun.

Go to a big school.

Calm down. Everything is so new and exciting and yet scary; great things are to come. All the figuring out friendships and emotions about leaving the family during hard times- it will soon be over. God will take care of your mom and true friendships will be easy to see in no time. It seems like the smallest thing is the end of the world but it's not. So go into the transition strong, curious, and hummle. Keep focused on school work. I know all the free time and cool things to do with friends is great, but make sure you give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} at school first, then play. Keep things organized. Losing papers never ends well. And most importantly rely on God. Continue to read your Bible. Going to a Christian school is no exuse to drop the ball on your relationship with God. Let your teachers and friends be encouragers with your faith. Be strong in Christ. There's no better way.

I think its best to chose i college that is not too far, but not too close to home. This makes things easier and a better support system. Dont limit yourself to old friends, make new ones and live it up!

I believe that you should always have an open mind during your college search and freshman year experience. Open mindenss allows students to be able to experience everything these experiences want you to experience. Every school is different and constantly comparing each and every detail of the schools can cause you to want to combine all of these schools to form the perfect school. Also freshman year is a very crazy time. These exeperiences are new, scary, and often cause people to want to hide. Hiding during these experiences will only allow you to not enjoy them and eventually regret the way you acted. I also would advise students to stay at school as much as they can and parents should encourage their child to stay as well. I go to school 20 minutes away and was always home. I continued to make commintments that I did in high school and I never really got to stay away from home for weeks at a time. Now, as I begin my sophmore year, I regret this decision to constantly go home and I am planning on trying to spend as much time as possible at school this up coming fall.

I would reccommend that students consider and visit many schools in different locations, sizes, and settings. Students should also really considering going undecided at the beginning with their major. So many students switch their major multiple times. I think it would have helped them out tremendously if they had taken general classes and a class in an area of interest rather than declaring a major and then deciding to switch. Also I would encourage students to get involved in school activites and groups, beocme active, and stay involved. Especially on smaller campuses students tend to complain of being bored, well, school is what you make of it! There are always things to do, you just have to make an effort to do it! I would also reccomend that students who live near their school stay on campus for the majority of the time during first semester they are there because they will feel more connected with the college community and be able to make friends easier. On the weekends students are relaxing and taking a break from work, this is the time they really hang out and bond with each other.

I would definitely say do not settle for something you don't want. For example, find out about religious affiliations, etc. and know what people's general attitudes are toward new ideas or people who are not exactly like themselves.

My advice is this: Envision yourself or your son or daughter on a campus. Think about the community that you want yourself or your child to be involved in. I believe that community plays a huge role in college and personal preference is a must when considering various options. A larger campus is going to provide more faces, larger classrooms, more activites - school and non-school related. A smaller campus is going to provide a tighter group of people in a more community based setting. While colleges are diverse in their academic offerings as well as their rules and regulations, ultimately, college is designed to provide an education and life skills needed to advance in the future. Insititutions themselves are beneficial, but it my oppinion its the environment of the school that matters most. Choose a school that you will be comfortable in, one that won't cause you to feel lost or small. Choose a college where you will be able to grow as a person, not just academically. Ultimately, don't stress when choosing a college. Visit as many as you'd like, choose the one you feel most comfortable at - because that's where you will excel.

Choosing a college is too important of a decision to make from a catalog. Visit schools, talk to current students, eat the food, scope the average students. Do not simply consider the prestige of a school, but also how the students and professors interact; attending where the professors are willing to invest time in the students is crucial. Although this is a time to explore individuality, it is impossible to finish well without care from someone more experienced. In addition to the lifestyle of the students (i.e. drug and alcohol reputation), it is important to consider the surroundings of the campus. Opportunities to volunteer, get away from school, engage in cultural activities are important--attendance to classes is not the whole of the college experience. School spirit is also important perhaps because it is a reflection of the quality of education, but also it reflects how students are enjoying their time at the school they chose. In correlation, learning the transfer rate (students moving another school) demonstrates how successful the school is in maintaining quality education. To make the most out of college, explore the venues provided by school--don't leave as the same person you came as.

Spend time examining where you want to see yourself and who you want to see yourself with, then try and find those people at a school that fits into your price range. Schools can be nothing more than buildings and stuff professors, but it can also be the most exciting and engaging period in your life. Choose wisely, and love wherever you go, because you will make some of your best friends, and best memories, at College!