Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Top Questions

What should every freshman at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus know before they start?

Nicole

In searching for the perfect college, one must always refer back to their own personality. Are you loud and sociable, or reserved and shy. This can directly tell you if you are more suited for a large or small university. Also, staying close to home could be a factor when making this life changing decision. Some may prefer to stay as far away from home as possible. Remember, do not pick a school based on a boyfriend or girlfriend. This will only cause you to lose focus on what you really go to college for. Pick a school that best suits your academic needs.

Christina

The advice I would give to students is make sure you do good in high school academically because it will show when it's time for picking a college/university. Also if you want to get into the College/University that you are very interested in make sure you do your research on that instituition before you apply for it.

Kulwinder

Make sure the student feels great about the in environment where he/she will spend the next four years. This one of the major thing i looked for.

Jennifer

Choosing a college is really about the student. What is your prospective major? What kinds of accreditations does the school have? What are the class sizes? How is faculty/student interaction? Does the college offer internships and/or job placement? All these questions must be taken into consideration when choosing a school. To make the most of your experience depends on your interests and preferences. Look at the varsity and/or extracurricular clubs and activities. See if there are any groups that accommodate your major entirely. College is about your education and being able to go above and beyond, making it the most rewarding for both yourself, and your future.

Heidi

Don't worry about price when you're applying, usually financial aide is available and pick the best school for your major and other needs. Make sure there are things to do both on campus and in the surrounding area. Be open to new people and new ideas, but don't change who you are to fit in. Work hard in every class, even if it is a class that is required outside of your major. Be sure to allow time for fun though too.

Daniel

When choosing a college, be sure to go visit the campus and to stay there for more than a few hours. Also, instead of using the online catalog make sure you talk with someone in charge to be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure that they offer the degree that you are striving for. Another good idea would be to talk to people that you know that go to that school if there are any, students can usually support the idea of what campus life is like a little bit better and more accurately than professors or administrators can. Talk to them about what the financial aid is like, the difficulty of the school, quality of the staff, and many other things.

Katie

College is a major stepping stone in your future and should be taken very seriously. For parents and students both, make sure that you are satisfied with every aspect of the college you choose. The more equally happy the student and the parent, the better experience you will both have. For parents, this is the time when you must let your child live. Let them be on their own and take charge of their lives and of their own dreams. They will make you proud. For students, your college experience should be the funnest times and the most educationally rewarding times. You will find yourself through new friendships and new and exciting opportunities. Stay focused on your work, but be socially involved. You will find your best friends here. And don't forget to write Mom and Dad!

rebecca

If you are very sociable make sure you go to a university (not a college) with a decent amount of people. If there are too few it usually means there is not a lot to do at that campus. Also, look at what surrounds the campus.

Brad

Drink, Study, Mate. Don't spend too much money.

Zara

The advice I would give about college finding and an overall great experience would be to do what you feel is best. Choose a college in which you ABSOLUTELY know you will enjoy. Not only look at information online, but visit the campus, research the activities before you make your choice. You need to know what you want to do and that for you is your job. If you want to become a nurse, you must WANT it. You have to go to class, you have to do your work, you must be able to say no to going out and treat this like it is your job. Although, you may want to have a strong passion for your career, being social and having fun is a must. I have three rules to having a good college experience. One, choose carefully but wisely. Know what career you would like and pursue your dreams regardless of anything. Two, become social on campus, join clubs and extra-cirrcular activities, make friends for life. Lastly, get involved not only on campus but in the community, it will make you learn a little more about the enviroment and appreciate what it is really worth.