Olivet Nazarene University Top Questions

Make sure you pick a college that works with every aspect of your life. In my experience, that meant looking for a college that not only filled my varsity sport aspect but also my scholastic, spiritual, and social aspects. So many students pick a college that they are not happy with because they choose it to fill only one part of their life. Most athletes look for the best scholarship in the most prestigious athletic program instead of looking beyond that and searching for the university that fits their life outside of their sport. Some of my happiest moments at Olivet are not on the volleyball court but in my dining hall, chapel, quad, or library. In conclusion, my advice is to find the school that fully fits your lifestyle and not settle for a university that only satisfies one part of your life.

Choose where you think you will be happiest. As much as its about finding the best education, school also prepares you for life in a lot of other ways. Choose with a combination of social life, academics, and financial support in mind. Don't be afraid to do something that you hear about. If there's an opportunity to meet new people, you should try it out! Be friendly and open to new things.

When choosing a College, or University, I would highly advise staying true to your values. Don't go to a school because it's close to home and convent, or because they 'have a exceptionaly good program' of whatever there. Be your own person, do your own research, contact students from prospective schools via social networks such as facebook. Ask them what they think of the school, professors, surroundings and ect. This is the only TRUE way to get an honest opinion. Not from some school represenative who tours you around the college, but on your own. That's how you get honest facts. Good luck in your search, and FIND WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR!

You are spending tons of money on the career you will be enduring the rest of your life. Make sure you find a school that is focused on the things that keep you on your goals. Also make sure that the environment is one that you feel at home in.

I would advise students and parents to visit the colleges that the student is considering. The best way to know if a college is right for you is to go and experience a day in the ife of a student on that campus. If the student can visualize himself or herself living, working, learning and socializing on that campus then he or she has probably found the right college. I would also encourage students and parents to talk to a couple of professors. Speaking with professors one-on-one can help give you an idea of what types of relationships students can build with their professors. And after you've visited and talked with professors, I would suggest going with your gut feeling.

In order to find the right college you need to visit as many as you can. The place where you feel most at home is where you should go. Don't necessarily go with the stereotypical school for your chosen major, that could change in a week, month, or semester. Go with the school that you're most comfortable with. As for making the most of the college experience, make sure you socialize as well as study. Go away to school, live in a dorm so that you're around your peers. Commuting is cost effective, but I think it robs you of the college experience. Go away to school, and study as well as socialize. Those are the best things you can do.

I would say to definitely visit the school you plan on attending. First impressions are big. If you meet someone and they are very helpful its most likely there are a lot more people like that. If it doesn't feel right, keep looking, there is some school perfect for you. There are a lot of smaller schools out there that can give you a smaller class, one on one time with teachers and some of the best friends you will ever meet. Don't settle, find what fits you!

Instead of focusing on which schools have the specific major or area of interest that you are looking for, instead look where you feel the most "at home" at. Feeling comfortable on the campus and recognizing that it is someplace you could see yourself at is very important because it will make a difference in the college experience. Making the most of the college experience will start with putting yourself out there! Making friends with anyone possible will help because it is great to have a social network at your school!! Plus when you put out an effort to make new friends and be social, then it builds your own self-confidence also!

I would give students the advice of letting them choose a school for them. Do not let anyone else have an influence on your choice. Too often students let their friends choose for them. The best place to go to school is where you do not have any of your friends from high school. They will always be your friends, but you also need to make new ones. Also be involved in programs you would never be involved in during high school, this is one chance you will have to be involved in clubs and events before you are older. But do not stretch yourself too thin. If you feel like you are not doing well in a class, get help right away. Most upper classman have learned the hard way. You will not be any less of a student by going and asking a professor a few questions. Sometimes if you stop into their office they will tell you specifically what is on the next test or an upcoming paper topic so you can start ahead. But do not be too involved in simply studies, go out with your friends and have fun!

When looking for a college, you really need to do research. A campus visit is very necessary as well as asking as many questions as possible not only to the faculty and staff, but to the students as well. I think it is also important to ensure that there's diversity on the campus. It is a welcoming feeling to know that there are people that look like you. Find out about the amenities that are offered on campus as well. Make sure there are things that interest you. College is about learning but there's also a need for fun and recreation. Look for a plce that has things that interest you. Check out the surroundings, what's off campus and if you do not have a car, make sure that there's transportation available. This is your home away from home, so do your homework and make sure that the campus is a place that you feel you can call home for the next four years of your life.