Lamar University Top Questions

You can do this, but be prepared to grow. Please don't allow the bad attitudes of others to affect yours. Don't expect people to hand you anything. (That means apply for scholarships!) You've worked too hard to go unnoticed and unrewarded. Most of things that you think are important now won't be in a year, so stop stressing, and just do what you know you need to do. Thank your english teachers for being tough on you now. It pays off. Be open and tolerant to the ideas and opinions of others, but don't be afraid to have faith in your own. When you're pretty sure that you're right, you probably are. However, it is crucial that you recognize the things that are most important and don't waste energy fighting to be right about the things that really don't matter. You won't have any regrets if you make your mistakes into lessons. Trust yourself and hope in God.

I think that college life has a big influence into one's life, so it is a very important decision to select the right college. Before students enroll colleges, they must search first the website of each college and look out how certain areas are available to the students. What I meant to say is that if one concerns more about books, one should look out how the library works; and if one concerns more about physical exercise, then searchs about the gym and programs they offer like pilares or yoga.

Make sure you set your priorities straight. You have to cut out a lot of friend time because studying comes first. Make sure the school is in a good location.

My Name Is Rachel King I`m From Lake Charles, Louisiana. I am currently attending Lamar University. I am a Mass Communications Major. The advice i would like to give to parents an/or students in finding the right college is to research each college , their programs and really see whether it coinsides with what you want to do in your life.

When looking for a school first and formost make sure that their is a good education given in your field. While visiting be sure that you feel comforatable there and enjoy your surroundings. And when school begins make new friends and joins groups at school and be involed. But always remember schoolwork comes first above all.

Always go with your first instinct. If a school doesn't feel right, don't go there. Also, bring your friends with you if you can. It always helps to have a support system if you are far away from home or even if you are close to home. Just do what you think is right in choosing the right college. Also, have fun. Meet new people that you can be friends with forever.

I would encourage students and their parents research the universities that they are thinking of attending: check on the student/teacher ratio, the graduation rate, the job acceptance rate, the research opportunities, the social environment of the college, alumnae's opinions, diversity (cultural, racial, sexual, and religious), and the overall ideaologies dominant in the community. Weigh these in the balance when comparing one colloge to another. As for making the most of one's college experience, I would reccomend that the student do their best to network starting that crucial freshman year. Network with societies and organizations, with academically minded friends and fraternities, the career center, tutors, advisors, and especially with faculty and staff that are influential in the areas of scholastic and financial benefits. And never, never forget to form a personal relationship with your college president, vice-president, and other executive members. This is a must.

In my opinion, the best place to start your college experience is close to home. That way you have the love and support of your friends and family. Then if you still wish to go away to school, you have and idea of what is required of you at college.

Chose a college that fits you and your future, oh and your wallet. My motto that I live by is 'try everything once, twice if you like it.' Trying everthing once in your life allows you to live life from the experiences you make not from a rule book they give you.

Make sure that the student is well prepared for what is ahead of them. They are on their own and need to be responsible for their own work and actions. They should not be babied any longer and should never complain about all their work they have to do to other students, because everyone is in the same boat they are.