Randolph-Macon College Top Questions

If you want a small school Macon is it. Roles are reversed here, kids that seemed like losers in highschool make is big oddly enough at RMC. greek life controls the campus even though there are only 4 sororities and about 6 frats.

When searching for a college it is important to find something that is what is right for you; not what your parents want or what your friend is doing. While in college it is important to connect with your professors. You will find that they have a great passion for what they do and would be more than happy to help you with anything you need. Also it is important to get involved on campus. By joining clubs and volunteering you will gain a greater appreciation for your college, and have outlets for the stress that comes with the academic pressure. Most importantly, make the most of every opportunity that you have while in college, because you will have the chance to do things now that you may never be able to do again.

For the students, you may come to college excited and scared to be on your own. However, you do get homesick. The work is much harder. if you get behind it is really hard to catch up. Don't come to school dating someone. It's hard and it rarely works out. Just causes more stress. The college classes do not have alot of grades per class. You usually have 2 or 3 papers, a mid-term and a final exam, and that is your grade. You don't get extra work to bring your grade up. YOU need to make the effort to get involved in clubs, etc.

Pick 3 things that your college has to have and then 3 things that your college absolutly can't have, then go from there. You can't expect to go to a place and love it even if it is the best school in the nation if it doesn't have something that you must have or has something that you hate. Nothing is to big or small to put on your list. My list of must haves included a football team, freshman could drive, and food in the cafe I liked. Pick things that work for you. There are enough great schools in the nation to find the perfect school for you. When you visit a school or look a their infomation you are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you.

Choosing the right college is a very challenging process in which the student should take the time to research and think about the college they want to attend. The best advice is to choose the school where one feels most comfortable and that fits ones specific academic and social needs. The parent should not be dormant in the college choosing process. Even though the parent should not make the final decision, they should help their child make a list of appropriate colleges and help guide their child into making the right decision. Making the choice and getting into the college is the hard part, the rest is easy! The student needs to make the most of their college experience. They need to make sure that as a freshman, they study hard and get off to a good start. The student is at a great advantage if one obtains a great GPA at the end of their freshman year. A student also needs to get out and experience everything the college has to offer. After college is the real world, the more one does now, the better prepared they are for life in the future.

As a tour guide at Randolph-Macon College, I have come into contact with many students who were making their final college decisions. My advice is to ask as many questions as you can. Afterall you will be spening four years of your life at the college, you need to know as much as you can. Don't worry about where your friends go to school, pick the college where you can see yourself living at for the next four years. Your college will be your new home. While in college be involved and always try to meet new people. Hang out with all your friends, the time goes by quickly don't miss any fun. Be sure to maintain your involvement inside the classroom, but don't stress too much; college is the best time of your life. Grades are important, but don't spend your four years locked inside the library.

Go to the college that feels like home.

When deciding on an undergraduate institution, choose a school that will best fit your career goals the best that you can. If you are unsure of a major or minor, consider a small liberal arts college where you are free to discover the different possibilies and where you have many people available to guide you through your decisions. However, if you know exactly the type of career you want, then a larger technical school may be better suited for you. Whatever you are looking for in a school make sure that it is a place you can be truly happy for the time that you will be spending there.

I would advise students and parents to visit their top college choices before making the final decision. Doing this will allow you better understand both living and learning conditions. Try to see if you can shadow a student during a day and get to know the campus from the inside out. If you are seeking a school for a specific major, interview some of the professors, ask questions about class size and teaching style. To make the most of your college experience do not get sucked into the cliques on campus. Though your first semester may be hard, in the long run you will end up with a larger and more diverse circle of friends. Do not judge others and feel free to be yourself, enjoy life, enjoy your new surroundings, and enjoy your new friends. Also be wary of glamorized partying, you are probably going to party some, but weigh the consequences before getting drunk the night before your big Bio final. Be careful not to get over-involved freshman year. Use your first semester to just dabble in a bit of everything, once you know what you will stick to and make a priority, join in the Spring!

Sit down and think of academic dynamics and preferences that help you learn the best; i.e. small/large classrooms, guided/independent study. Once you create a general formula that will allow you to take advantage of your academic experience, research schools that may fit! And keep your options open. I knew I needed a school that offered small classes with an emphasis on student-professor relationships. I also knew I wanted to play volleyball, but that was second priority to my studies. Three weeks before I had to turn in my final acceptance and commit to a school, I was recruited by R-MC. I visited and found that R-MC offered me what I really wanted: it met my criteria on the most important levels. I grew to like the areas I wasn't fond of on my visit, because of all of the other amazing opportunities the school offered me. And while finances are a problem, I know that my experience and connections are well worth the loans that I will pay back. Prioritize, and do not let anything stand in your way from receiving and incredible academic experience where you can make invaluable connections and relationships!