Corbin
Be sure to visit the campus before enrolling in classes because how you feel when you visit can make a big difference. If the school provides new student orientation always get involved.
Steven
Be proactive when selecting your college. Do not let time pass you by and fill your head with thoughts of "I wish I had applied there, or I wish I would have gone there". Do things early and take your time when making a decision. The early you get things done the less stress is involved in making a decision. Most college students have lots of options, so applying early and looking all at the whole school will make it less stressful for you and parents. Look for an involved student body that wil be able to help you when you need it the most. Make sure the University of your choice is not run strictly by Greek Clubs. You want there to be extracuricular activities, but without behing held done by a Greek Club. Find the college that is right for you not for your friends. Try not to follow friends or relationships. Your in college be your own person. If they are truly your friends, you will be friends with them throughout college and after. And just think of the great stories you can tell each other. Lasly, take chances and take oppurtunities. Your only college aged once.
julie
support in thier dreams.
Addie
I choose Hardin-Simmons University based on the class sizes, it is a very small school and that is what I really like. My professiors know me on a more personal level, and dont just have a graduate student teaching their classes like you would find in larger schools. Another thing you need to look at is the atmosphere. HSU has a very strong religous atmosphere, and I like that, but some may not. My professors pray over us before each class period and some students find that very uncomfortable.
Philip
Realize that you are preparing for your career and future. Get over your desire to complain about everything and start working hard. It will pay off more than you could ever think.
Lacey
Go visit the college, get to know people there, academic advisors, financial aid advisors, people are very helpful you just have to ask for it. Visit more than one college, compare schools. Go to an athletic event. Get involved, be open to meet new people. Your going to make friends for a lifetime, college is the place that will happen. Participate, don't be afraid. Your college experience only comes once, and it gets harder the longer your in college. Study, that is what your in college for, make your grades. But all in all, enjoy life, have fun but remember what is most important.
Courtney
Look for a good environment and how the faculty interacts with the visitiors. All it took for me to know that Hardin-Simmons was the University for me was one visit. Hardin-Simmons is a great environment and everyone here is fantastic. I know that i will be taken care of and i haev no worries about something happening.
William
I would want anyone that is intrested about coming that they should come take a weekend tour. Find out if this is the community they want to spend here and then find conection and network that you can make friends in. I would deinitly tell the to pray about there decision.
Erica
If you want to find a place where academics are important, help is available and fun abounds, this is the place. The goals at Hardin-Simmons University are student success and entertainment. Over 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of our student body receives financial aide, so don't let that be a burden. The professors here are brilliant and enthusiastic about their subjects, even more importantly they are always willing to help. There are extra-curricular activities for everyone, from intra-mural sports to community outreach to social clubs. This campus is home, and I am always glad to come back.
Crystal
When looking at colleges, I suggest meeting as many staff and employees that you can, check out the environment around the school and the facilities, look at the classes that are offered and what the town has to offer outside of the university. Make sure that the staff is friendly and goal oriented, people who will be willing to help students anyway possible, but also be there to keep the students focused on their education. When looking at the facility, make sure that the classrooms, student life buildings, and dorm rooms are built to accomadate your specifications. Do some research on the campus life and how interactive the students are with the staff members and the community. Consider part-time job opportunities and interests that you are looking for in your college experience. Once the college is chosen, apply for financial aide and apply for as many scholarships as you possibly can, so you don't have to stress about your finances when you should be stressing about your grades!!! Then attend school, set your academic goals, met new friends and enjoy life!!