Lynchburg College Top Questions

Do not be drawn in by the beauty of the campus. What matters in the long run are the classes and the quality of the classes. I would suggest that possible students sit in on different class sessions and they do some of their exploring of campuses both with and without their parents. Social life, I'm sure for many, is very important but college needs to primarily be thought of as the place that is to prepare a person for an independent life. An independent life needs social connections but more importantly it needs preparation. These are my priorities. I guess it is important to know priorities and have them written out so that a persepctive college student can find a college that most closely fits what they are looking for. Don't let others have too much of an influence on the decision and try to keep a balanced perspective on where you pull influences from when you are asking around about colleges. Try to find people who had good experiences and bad ecxperiences at the colleges you are looking at and ask them why it was so.

Make sure you visit the school before you decide on where you want to go. If the school offers an overnight visit for prospective students I highly reccomend them. It lets the prospective student experience college life first hand and it lets them get to know the type of people on campus. Contact coaches if interested in playing sports. If possible go see one of that sports games. Look at ways that you can get involved on campus. Look for what types of services there are for students. For example, health center/counseling, gym access, finanical aid, tutoring services, etc. The student needs to be able to feel comfortable where they are going to be spending the next four years of their lives.

I would suggest that the students take the time to think about what they would be interested in studying. It is not important to make a decision right away but the student needs to have an idea of what they would like to study. Then, research needs to be done by the student as to what schools offer the program and they also need to have in mind how far away from home they would like to be. For me, the most important thing is to visit. Lynchburg College was not my first choice but after spending a day on campus, I loved it here and wanted to stay. Visiting can tell you a lot about a school. Lastly, it is most important for the student to keep an open mind. Without it, the student will not be receptive to the school. With an open mind, the student in able to embrace their institution and become proud of it.

Students, let your parents be part of the process. Althought it is ultimately your final decision on where to attend, your parents have supported you all through your previous schooling and know a thing or two about what you will need when you get to campus. They are just looking out for you and it is always difficult when a part of the family starts a new journey. When you get to a school, don't worry about being nervous and fitting in, just be yourself and don't be afraid to ask questions. Make the most of your time wherever you choose; go to parties, try-out for the sports team, join a sorority/fraternity or club. You have four years, less sometimes, and it flies by so fast you won't know where it all went. Never be afraid of achieving your dreams, no matter how out of reach they may seem, your advisors will make sure they put you on the best road to that dream, so put your trust in them. Have fun, stay out of trouble, and work hard, thats the best advice i can give to anyone based on my own personal experiences.

Don't worry about the academics or the professors, look for a place that has things your are pasisonate about. If you are concerned about the environment find a place that puts a lot of emphasis on being an environmentaly concious and responsible community. If you look for a place that provides oppertunities for the things you are passionate about the rest falls into place. College really is what you make of it!

I would suggest that you do well in high school so you are eligible for certain scholarships. You should follow your heart and go to the school that would best fit you because you do not want to have any regrets about your decision in the future. I would tell parents to agree with the decision that their child makes, and to include them in financial discussions in case there is a problem in the college selection process. While in college you should take advantage of every opportunity that you might have. If you were good at a certain sport, instrument, or had a unique talent in high school you should see what your college has to offer you. You should also go out and meet new people, because there are so many people with different backgrounds on a college campus and you should absorb all they have to offer and you never know what you could offer them.

Most students will describe that "feeling" that you get when you walk onto the campus that just fits. Keep looking until you get that feeling. Once you find that college, do everything you possibly can that interests you. You only have four years, so make the most of them! Work hard in classes, and outside of classes. Utilize the resources around you, and by all means make friends! The people at your college should, by all means, be extremely kind and open to making new friends as well. These are friends that may last you a lifetime. Also, never be afraid to ask, whether it be for help, for new activities, or new programs. Change is bound to happen, so why not influence it? Remember that everyone else is scared and intimidated as well, so don't think you're the only one. Finally, walk with your head high. The college world greets you with a plethora of opportunities, but you can't see them if you're always looking at the ground.

When it comes to finding the right school, I think it boils down to where you find yourself most comfortable. If you can see yourself somewhere and happy then that is certainly the place to go. It took me three visits to Lynchburg to be sure I was making the right choice, but something always stuck out to me about it. The atmosphere and comfort I felt while I was on campus, just visiting, was exactly what I was looking for. Comparing schools is so important also; seeing two schools back to back helped me make my decision as well. When you do decide on a school it is so important to dive into life on campus. Getting involved, joining clubs, sports, intramurals, greek life, or whatever appeals to you will be critical to really enjoying your college years. However, it also comes down to time management: studies versus the rest of your college life. Getting to class and really learning is just as important as any organization. Academics and balancing or even combining that with everything outside the classroom is the tricky part. Yet if you find that balance, you'll probably never want to go home!

I think the most important advice that anyone could receieve about finding the right college is to make sure you do an overnight visit to the college. Get to know everything the college has to offer for you. Find out the different academic and social programs. Make sure you look into everything that you want to know about before making a decision. By making multiple visits, if possible, to the college, you are able to feel if that college is a right fit to you. Do not make yourself go to a college that you are uncomfortable in an way at. Do not just go somewhere because your parents or friends are going. Make sure that the college is right for you. By liking the college you go to, your college experience is already off to a great start. College experiences are about being safe and enjoying yourself.