Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Top Questions

That is not all that bad. The teachers are willing to help. You can do it.

Do your homework. What I mean by this is do plenty of research of school possibilities and the degrees that they offer. I would recommend that you apply for every scholarship available and use your awards wisely. I would also recommend that the student hold a variety of jobs during high school that will help them to realize what they are interested in and good at. Most of all I would recommend that the student be persistent in aiming for success while at the same time focus on getting a marketable degree.

To students I would advise that they keep in mind what they are there for. Remember that while the college experience is fun the most important thing to obtain while there is a marketable degree. There are many degrees that sound fun when you say them but don't add value to your marketability in the workforce. Be careful to choose a college that offers a degree that will be something you can build a quality life around. I realize that we should not allow a careed to take priority over our families and God but we should plan our college aroung a career that will bring us personal satisfaction both in what we do and where we live. To parents I would advise that they keep in mind that the first year at college is the toughest. If you can help your student get throuth that one it should get easier from there. If not maybe your student is not in the school that is right for him or here.