Reinhardt University Top Questions

College is what you make it, therefore if you go to a huge school or a small school, if you do not get involved you will not have fun. There will always be a great activity going on if you just put yourself out there and expend your horizons. But remember why you came to college, for the academics! The other side of it is important too, but not as much as your education; that comes first.

I would say you don't know what college is right for you until you try it. You can have a college that you want to go, but it might not be the right one. The way to make the most of college experience is to enjoy yourself and don't ware yourself out. You are on your own, no one telling you what to do it will get to when you forget things and have to much fun, but you have to get back on track and have fun when you done with your work.

Find a college that best fits you and not what someone else wants you to do. Just find what best fits you and go with the flow, live life and learn on the way.

First, I would ask what they would want to major in. Knowing that is half of the battle. Parents want their child to go to a school that specializes in their field of study and I would say that to them. Second, I would ask if they like small campuses or big ones, because they would be going to that school everyday. For them not to like the environment would be a tiresome thing. That would be unnecessary energy that is wasted on not liking the environment. It would have an impact on the students grades. Third, I would ask if they want to live at home while the attend college. If they want to, then that obviously narrows their decisions. Lastly, I would say that they need to stay focused on school while they are attending that school. They cannot get distracted by anything because it has a huge impact on their grades. I would tell them that they should avoid the "party schools." Those schools would offer to much distaction and unnecessary energy that they do not need while attending college to earn their wanted degree.

I think for any person going to college they need to first get the information about the college straight. Do the research and find out if this place is for you. Also look up different majors if you're not sure about a field. It will help you be more prepared. Figure out what is important in a school for you. Think of things like size, rules, requirements, if there are frats and sororities or not, etc. Make sure you are willing to work and do your best at college. Freshmen get over whelmed because college is much harder than highschool; keep that in mind when you decide whether or not to go the college route.

don't follow friends or a girlfriend/boyfriend go to the school you want to go to because the school your friends or significant other may go to might be the wrong one for you.

Consider location, size of school and especially the cost of school, those are very important factor.

Pick the college that gives you the best education, ask for phone numbers of students to get real live answers. Don't go to a school because your friends go there. Part of the experience is making new friends. Be open to anything legal. Go play sports-- walk on to a team if you need to. Try to be more outgoing and make new friends. Join groups on campus like SGA and student activities. Every college has option to broaded your horizons, just take them! Make sure of a couple of things: you like the dorm you will be staying in, check out the food in the dining hall, research the history (do you want to be a part of this legacy?). Parents: Remember tuition will ALWAYS go up. The first semester is the cheapest-- plan accordingly. Keep your own finaicial records because colleges have to keep them for at least 1,000 students, sometimes up to 20,000+. Also make sure that this school has a great reputation for the field your child wants to pursue. Your child is now an adult, they make their own decisions abotu grades, classes, relationships, sports, extra-curricular activites. Just accept it.

Make sure you understand exactly what your looking for before you sign up!

First, I would suggest that you make a list of the qualities and characteristics that you are looking for in a school. Make sure that it has the majors and minors you are interested in as well as some extracurricular activities. Consider whether you want to be in small classses where you can interact with your professor or in large classes where the professor does not know you. Look at the setting of where the school is located. Decide whether you want to go to a school in the city, mountains, or near a lake. After making a list of characteristics you are looking for, the next step is looking through college mail and websites. An important thing about this step is to remember that colleges are going to advertise what you want to hear. The college might say things that are not completely true so that you will be drawn in. Do not depend on the advertisements and websites, but find out for yourself and go visit the campus. Take a tour, talk with students that live on campus, and ask questions. Most importantly, visit a variety of colleges so that you can pick the best one for you.