Oral Roberts University Top Questions

Make sure you understand you ultimate goal in life. If you know what excatly you need, then choose a school that will satisfy those needs and make sure you include a schoo that will include some kind of discipline. Because if you are at a school that doesn't care what you do outside of the classroom, you are likely to enjoy your freedom entirely too much. And waste quite a bit of money.

Be open to new ideas. Find something you like and stick with it. Don't sacrifice your happiness for "success".

Follow your heart and seek the college/university that has the same dreams and vision as you do

Do not slack off so much that you end up repeating classes and getting behind on credits. Do what you have to in order to go to your schoool of choice. Save up before you go and have a car if your school is in an area with little public transportation and few things to do on campus.

The advice that I would give parents and/or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is to do your homework. When looking for a college to attend, make sure that the college specializes and accentuates the subject matter you desire to study. For instance, Julliard in New York is known for their wonderful creative arts and music program. Harvard, located in New England, has their own law school and is one of the top universities in America. Visit the campuses of the colleges and universities that you see having great potential in making you fully prepared for the vocation you desire to step into. If you do not know the major or field you want to study entering college, then go to an all-round school known for it's great reputation. You can always transfer to another school when you decide what to specialize in. It is important to value every moment of the college experience, for it goes by faster thank you would think! Get connected with your professors, build relationships with focused individuals, and make sure you take a well-deserved break from time to time!

Work hard, meet lots of new people, cultivate the right friendships and relationships, and enjoy college life, but stay away from the booze dude. ;)

I would just say, make sure the community is healthy because one rotten eeg spoils everything, and many kids first out on their own slip into bad choices because of their friends.

Look for a college that challenges its students to be the best they can be and one that makes the students feel welcome and comfortable. Also, look for a college that will give you the most for what you are paying.

Pick a place where students are challenged and have fun. There are campuses where students don't get drunk all the time. I would suggest visiting the campus and seeing it for themselves. When you visit a campus you can see the way students interact and treat each other. Be aware of the food the school serves to the student. Check whether the professors have PHDs and how if they know any of their students names. Talk with the students and look at the number of students who made the school their first choice. Look at what the school values: is it religion, law, service? The schools values become the students values. Choose a school that matches your values and cares about the students. It shows in the living conditions and the size of the classrooms. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Choose a school that values the students voice. Price is always important to look at. Check for scholarships and apply early because they drop application fees and may give scholarships for applying early. Don't forget to look at location and the amount of breaks that are given each semester. Check if they have a dead week!

I would say that the biggest part in finding the right college is to go on campus and visit. Take tours and do college weekends because that will give you a better feel for a school than any research or statistic someone else can come up with. The research and other stuff is very useful (like this survey, for example) but there is something about actually setting foot on a campus and walking to paths that helps you make a decision. As for getting involved in and making the most of your time, do every freshman/incoming student orientation program and activity. The only way to get to know people and find where you belong is to test the waters. Don't write off anyone you meet if they don't make a good first impression - they may end up being your best friend later on. College is seriously the best experience of your life, and people need to remember that.