Houston Baptist University Top Questions

What should every freshman at Houston Baptist University know before they start?

Brittany

I think the most important thing to look for are all the available distractions outside of school. Anyone can get a good education at any school, it just depends on how hard you work. The information taught at every school is about the same, it is just a matter of how well a student can balance school work with all the aspects of a new social life. Houston Baptist University is a very religious campus, so it is very hard to stray away from the main reason you go to school. It does not have to social life equivalent to a major state university (LSU, UT, Flordia, Tennessee).

Katherine

I wold tell them to find a college that suits you. If your a person that likes the company of others, then you should pick a university. If your a person that likes to stay to yourself, then a smaller college is best. Remember, that you wont have a good college experience if you are unhappy. They should try to join some clubs while in college because you could make lots of new people who have the same ideas as you. Make the most of college, it could greatly affect your life. I made the mistake of going to a college that did not reflect me as a person and I greatly regretted it. Don't make the same mistake. I didnt join any activities and I greatly wished that I could change time and do everything over again. Have fun and at the same time, study to attain your career.

cherial

Make sure you have some money saved for school because it is very expensive. If you don't have any money for school, go to a community college, then transfer all your credits to a 4-year college/university. Another option would be to get a full-time job for a little while and use that money to help pay for college.

Cayla

Choose the best school that you think you can have a very nice learning environment. It also helps to visit around different schools of your choice and choose the best one that you feel comfortable with.

Jeanique

Don't be below trying a community college before going to a school, if you are unsure about your major

Jessica

Research as much as you can about the college/university. Pick the best one for you. The one that you will fit into best.

Rojan

Please research your students particular field of study and plan early than their senior year of high school. Look for as many financial opportunities as possible. Look for colleges that have a wide range of strong programs to make the most of your education. Never sell yourself short of what college you think you can and can't attend. Make the most of the time you have in college studying and getting to know yourself. You may never get the same opportunity again. Don't try to please everyone. Find people you can trust. Care about others and they will care about you. Keep close contact with your professors and respect them because they write the recommendation letters and get you scholarships and jobs. Get as much sleep as possible. Never give up.

jenae

Do it now.

elizabeth

whereever you go, you can make it your own.

Dillon

Most importantly, do not make your decision based upon the prestige of the university. Small, rigorous universities will give your children the opportunity to shine and involve themselves. Small universities enable students to build there own names. Prestigious, name-recognized universities quite often just charge you for a name. Always build a name, never buy one.