Minnesota State University-Mankato Top Questions

Go on campus tours, and don't just see if the campus is right for you but the town/city has to offer you too. Get involed on campus, if its going to sporting events, intramural sports or volunteer work.

visit alot of colleges and get an early start! dont wait to go to college after high school even if it seems intimidating.. just go. dont hold back on attending college activities, it helps you make alot of friends. the friends you make in college are the people who will more than likely be your lifelong friends. have fun, but be sure to focus on your studies and do things in your own time. everyone does things in their own time, so stay true to yourself, and make the best of your college years. afterall, you only get to experience them for a short time.

This is a great school for your child to attend. Its not to big or too small of a school. I think that its economically cheap depending on what major your going for. The school also has plenty of events for students to attend and a great learning atmosphere.

When choosing a college the size of the campus will not matter. It is the people who are there that will define your college career. Find a college where you feel comfortable being yourself. Once in school be sure to socialize and network as much as possible. Study hard but remember to take time for yourself. Engage your professors, not only do they enjoy it; you will learn a lot more. Attend different school events as much as possible, and try the more obscure events as well. Actively search for job opportunities before you leave school. Do these things and you will have an unforgettable college experience.

If it doesn't feel like the right fit, wait and give it a chance to grow on you. You might find out that it's just the place for you.

Look around! Look all over your state, look all over the country, look all over the world! Look for the perfect school, it is out there if you look hard enough. Find a school with the right program or programs that are exactly what you want to do or are at least on the short list of things you really love and understand. Check out the campus. Check out the dorms. When it's right, you'll know. When you get there, try anything and try everything. You are now the captain of your own soul. Own your life. Its yours!!! You have been living the life of your parents, the life of your school, the life of your teachers, and now it's time for you to live your life, and the only way to figure out what that is is to just take in everything around you. Reach out to the community around you, and look into all the groups and activities around you. If you are scared, or confused, or you feel alone, the fact is you aren't. College is filled with thousands of people that feel the same way. Be Yourself. Enjoy Yourself. Love It!

I think it all depends on what one can afford. If one is able to afford a higher education with proper financial aid I think that person should take the opportunity and go for it. I think diversity playes a big part in someones choice. Diversity I believe is a great aspect for ones choice. One other decision I faced was where did most of my went to school. I chose the college where my best friend went to. Since then I've met 3 people I know I will be friends with for the rest of my life.

Get your child involved in activities, otherwise they will be left nearly friendless. Living on campus helps you make friends better.

Knowing what major you want to persue is a good start. So finding a college that specializes or has wonderful facilities with that major would be a good route to go. I think that when going to your first year at college that you should stay on on campus housing in the dorms or something like that because then you are in the action. Its an easy way to make new friends and find a place where you fit in. Also making friends with the people who are in your major because from my experience i have classes with them everyday so its important to have a good relationship with them because they shortly become your family away from home. Dont be afraid to get involved with new things, and try things you've never done before because now is the time. And the most important thing about making the most of your college experience: Dont go home every weekend! You miss out on a lot and trust me if you go home you wont feel like you fit in at college and you'll want to leave when in reality you do fit in.

Find the one that has diversity and offer diverse programs.