Liberty University Top Questions

One of the biggest decisions of a student?s life can be making the decision on whether or not to attend college and what college to attend. I believe it is imperative that a high school student be in contact with their school counselor regarding decisions of their potential career path and schools that would help them meet the requirements to follow their dream job. If I were a parent I would encourage my child regarding their intelligence and dreams, and help motivate them towards their future. After a student has found the right college, I would tell them to not hold back. Get involved in everything that sparks your interests, question who you are and what you are being taught and search out what you want to become. College can be life altering in the aspects of spiritual and moral beliefs as well as making decisions regarding choosing a life partner. I would tell a student to make the most of their college experience, cherish it, pursue it, and conquer it!

I would suggest that the student should first know what general subject areas he or she wishes to study. From that point, begin to decide what the student wishes to do in his or her chosen area, and begin to look for study programs and careers in which the student could fufill these desires. Finally, search for universities that offer such areas, and narrow the choices using your personal requirements.

It is a must to find the college that fits the student!

I would recommend that you chose a college that you can earn the degree you want, a college that is safe, one that allows a student to focus on there academics and not have to worry about fitting in by drinking and partying.

Parents should find an affordable school and also a school they feel their children would be comfortable being and they are sure their children will get a good education.

First of all, I would advise parents to talk to their students about what they really want to do and not force their own desires on them. Then, I would advise students to pick a school that specializes in what they wish to do, to find their school in a location that they would like to stay at, to make sure they have activities that they enjoy, and to go where they will be happy and not worry about the "name" of the school.

There are a few important things to keep in mind when choosing a college. Narrow your choices down to a few that you want to apply to and apply. Make sure that you research the schools thoroughly and try to talk to some students that go there if you can find any. Be sure to remember to look at things like housing and dining costs, rules and regulations, and any financial aid that may be available through the school. Ask questions about things that aren't specifically addressed in school literature and brochures to make sure that you aren't surprised by anything later. Visiting the school is also an important part of picking the right one. Sitting in on a class or two, talking to an academic advisor, and maybe even spending a weekend there would be extremely helpful. When you get there for your first semester be sure to make friends early because people that is when people tend to meet the people that they will spend the rest of their college lives with. If you do these things you will be able to avoid disappointment anytime down the road and you will not regret your choice.

Make sure you visit the school before attending to make sure its the school for you. Also, enjoy college but still work hard in your classes.

Look around and talk to the staff. Find somewhere that allows students to easily switch majors if desired.

Attempt to complete general courses and courses unrelated to your specific course of study with tests like CLEP and online courses before attending. Don't start college before you know what you want to study; no matter how wonderful the college is, it is an artificial life environment, and you can get plenty of knowledge without locking yourself away in an institutional setting. Take time, wait, for the college that's going to best suit your needs. Learn how to say "No" to helping people, extracurricular activities, and teams or organizations until you know you'll be able to handle your course work and responsibilities well. It's very hard to bring a grade up once it's dropped. Get a support group. Choose a few people you can just be yourself with, one or two you can unload to and trust, several who hold the same values as you and inspire you to be better than yourself, and avoid people who draw you away from the reason you're attending college. That is, to learn about your chosen subject. Always be thinking about what you want to do after you finish your education, and remember you never stop learning.