Greenville College Top Questions

I would probably advise myself to study harder and look at even more college option before making my final decision. I love Greenville College and the people that compose the school; however, I feel as though I was not adequately prepared to choose a college. Also, I was definitely not prepared to accept the lack of freedom at college. I am not a partier and I fit in with Greenville College in this regard. It is reassuring to not feel peer pressure at my college, yet I would suggest to take my time looking at all of my college options. I would also advise to take more AP tests and dual credits as I could. I regret not taking those tests my senior year, as it would have given me a lot more credits currently. I was lazy and skated through my senior year of high school, and I truly wish I had not done that.

Save your extra money now, you've no idea how much it costs, even with grants, scholarships, and loans.

The most important things that I have found in dealing with college life are monitoring how I budget time and getting a proper sleep schedule. I am involved in a lot of activities, including athletics, so in order to keep up with my grades, budgeting my time efficiently is very important. If I waste my time, chances are needed tasks will not be accomplished, and I will miss out. A proper sleep schedule is also essential to get the most out of each day. When I get good sleep, I am able to preform at a higher quality and become more productive. If I could convince myself to start practicing these habits while in high school, I would have had a much easier time adjusting to and being successful in college life.

Don't rush the choice you have to make. This is a big decision. It's not all about money, go where you know you'll be happy even if it's farther away from home and more expensive. The cheapest choice may not always be the right choice for you. If you want to go to a college that is out of your price range, find a way to come up with the money. You can do it! Dream big!

In highschool I didn't try very hard and I didn't apply myself. Now that I am in college I study and I try to to the best at whatever class I am in. I wish I would of taken advantage of learning in highschool and would of gotten some dual credits and given more thought to what I was learning.

Dear senior-in-high-school Miranda, I just wanted to let you know that you'll be okay. Choosing the "right" college is important, but what's more important is what you make of the college you choose. Pursue your passions, and if there isn't opportunity to pursue your passions on campus, then create one. You're going to start clubs and non-profit organizations. Crazy, right? Look at your college experience as a way to make the college better because you were there, and learn from the perspective of real life, not just through the lenses of pure acedemics. In transitioning from high school to college, be patient. Good friends take time to make. Don't freak out first semester if you haven't made life-long friends yet. They're coming. Wait and it will pay off. Be diligent. Engage in the community and they will fall into place. So, to sum it up: be passionate, be innovative, be influencial, be fully engaged, and be patient. Good luck. Love, current Miranda.

Visit as many schools as you can. Small, large, near and far.

When finding the right college, make sure you are choosing a school that has good community, excellent interactive professors, and a good reputation for the field you are pursuing. To make the most of your college experience, be involved and live on campus if possible. That's all I can say. I have been in college for two years, and I am involved in as many things within my field and some off-campus activities as well, mainly to give me experience and to get to know other students. With living on campus, I feel as though I have a huge family at school. You get to know each person personally, and make it seem like you have known that person for years, instead of just one year. Also, be positive. We all find something to be negative about, but staying positive will open your eyes to things you probably have never seen, and will keep your spirits up and will attract others, too.

I would say take at least 2 trips to the college. Find someone to stay with you you can get a feel for the college life there.

College is not your get rich quick scheme. The first mistake a person can make when looking for a school is to judge it on this standard. The world's unhappiest and most unsatified professionals are those who's plans were lade out to make as much money as they could in as little a time as possible. Success isn't measured by your level of income, your job, or your degree. Your success in life will be measured by what you did with the resources presented to you. A college is selected, therefore, on the tools it offers you to become a better person. These tools could improve your talents in becoming a better musician, a better caregiver, a better teacher, or improve you as a human, learning to be responsible, accountable, and knowledgable toward the world you live in. Wherever you choose to go and whatever you choose to do, always be sure that the success you are persuing will turn out a better person than it took in. Life is too short to waste making money, when it can be dedicated to something greater and longer lasting.