Georgia College and State University Top Questions

Let your kids be free to make their own choices

Imperative activities to complete while searching for the "right" college include researching; visiting the campus and taking a tour; and asking questions. Researching can provide immediate insight. Use your resources. Important information, such as financial aid and extracurricular activities, can usually be found on the college's website. Next, visit the campus. See the living spaces, the resources available (computer labs, learning services, etc.), and the learning environment. This can also give you an idea of what the surrounding area has to offer. Finally, ask staff, faculty and students questions. Not only will you get clarification, you can also determine who you can (or can't) depend on, and how friendly and helpful they are. To make the most of your college experience, make sure you are well rounded in both academic and extracurricular activities. Go to academic events, such as lectures, that the college offers. Use all of the resources available to you, that is why they are there. Get to know your professors and advisors; they are a good source of information and assistance. Participate in a number of extracurricular activities, such as internships, student organizations, sports, and volunteer work. Most importantly - make sure you enjoy the experience!

To students: seriously think about the learning environment that helps you thrive. You should choose a school first based on its ability to help you learn, not how awesome the fraternity or sorority parties are. To parents: you have to let your child choose his/her school, not your lifelong wishes for him/her to attend your alma matter. Choosing a college is a huge step for your child's future and it should be your child's choice. Trust his/her choice. If it ends up being the wrong choice after his/her first year, at least your child has learned something about him/herself.

Visit every school possible. When you visit you will know if it is right for you. Also choose a school that has a big major selection. You do not want to chose a school that does not offer something you are intrested in. And lastly, make sure you get involved no matter where you go, branch out and meet knew people.

Choosing what college to attend can be one of the most stressful life choices to make. The most important thing to keep in mind while trying to find the perfect college for you is to do a lot of research. Once you do the research it will make your decision a lot easier. There are tons of blogs, surveys, and reviews about every college all over the internet. Most of these are filled out by students who are current or previous students of the school so they know first hand what its like, and they want to tell you what it's like. While searching out all of this information keep in mind what makes you happy in your life now. If its important to you that you work out everyday make sure you attend a school who has the facilities to make that happen. Once you pick your perfect school and move in, GET INVOLVED! It's the only way you are going to meet new people and make the most of your college experience. Join clubs, sports, fundraisers, anything that interests you. Most colleges have plenty of organizations to choose from with one thats guaranteed to fit you.

Make sure your prospective college is what you want and what you need. Don't be scared to change if you arent comfortable and make sure to do your work and don't treat it like high school

I would suggest that parents and students choose a university that suits their needs the best. If a specific degree is desired, then a college should be chosen accordingly. However, if the student is undecided on a major, then a college that has a wide variety of degrees to choose from would be ideal. This gives the student the opportunity to explore exactly what degree they desire. Also, the college should fit the student's personality. Not all students thrive on a large college campus. Some prefer a smaller setting where they have more of an opportunity to develop more intimate relationships. Overall, the choice is a very personal one, and many aspects should be considered.

I would tell teh parents to trust their son/daughter's choice in a school and trust that they would be okay in school without their constant watch. I would tell the students to pick the school that they think fits them the most and to not get sucked away in social stuff their first year to just get comfortable with college because it is very different from high school.

Most parents do not know their own children. Get to know the real person parents. Students find your self and DO RIGHT.

Finding the specific college or university that suits you is not something one should agonize over. It should be an exciting exploration into what defines you as a person. As a student beginning this journey, it is all about questions and answers-- asking yourself what it is you want the most out of a college or university. Which activities mean the most to you outside of the schoolwork that is inevitabale? Would you feel more at home on a large campus or a smaller campus? Is joining a fraternity or sorority important to you? These are all some of the basic questions that should be answered before choosing the college of one's dreams. In answering these questions and making sure to tour and visit all of the college options that are on your list, you should be able to narrow down your choices to the perfect college for you. Once arriving on campus, make sure to get out and participate in as many activities as possible. Don't let anything pass by without trying it at least once, that is how you make friends and that is also how you learn and grow.