Roger Williams University Top Questions

I would say go out and make friends. My friends are the one thing that keep me going. Study hard, but don't over work yourself. I would give the advice that you need to balance your friends and your school work and to not be afraid to put yourself out there. You get what you give when it comes to school and the more effort you put in the greater reward you'll feel at the end of the year. I'd tell them to pick a major they enjoy learning about and to never be afraid to ask questions. You'll never know the answer if you don't ask the question!

Advice I would give parents and/or students about finding the right college and making the most out of the college experience is that they have to sit down, brainstorm, and list all of the different variables that colleges have to offer. They must decide whether they want a college that has a large population or a small campus with people you will get to know and see everyday. Do they want to live far from home, or will they feel more comfortable being closer to their parents. They must decide if they want to live in the city, a rural area, or go to school in the suburbs. Then they must decide what they want to pursue academically which they will then turn into a career. Lastly, they must decide if they are going to join a club, play a sport, or participate in extraciriculary activities and find out if the particular school they are looking into offers these activities.

If you have to think too hard about the decision, then the school is not right for you.

Parents- Your child will know exactally what school he/she will fit into after seeing the pospected peers and the campus itself. Find a campus that suits their needs not yours. If they are comfotable in a large upbeet setting, then the city might suit them better than in a rural or rustic community. In order to make the most of the college experience, i would recommend to advise your child to involve themselves in an activity or hobby they enjoy from home. It will give them a sense of home-life while interacting with students that enjoy the same type of interest. Students- There is a perfect school for everyone. Don't be nervous that you might be making a bad choice if you go to one school rather than another. Do not choose your school through influences of other friends from high school, because there are so many new people to meet and should not only stay with high school peers. You will know exactally what school fits you when you take a step on the campus grounds. Getting involved and meeting new diverse people will change your life and your outlook on what the college experience is.

I believe that you need to choose a school based on where you are comfortable. For me the ocean relaxes me and makes my problems fade away, therefore going to a school on the ocean made me feel like I was at home. If you have a school that makes you feel like you belong you need to go there. As for getting the most out of the college experience, I'm convinced that getting involved is the best thing. You meet new people and you always have something to do. I am apart of the Inter-Resident Hall Association, Community Connections Volunteering, the Career Center as a Career Assistant, and the Health and Wellness Education program. Through all of these extra-curriculars I have really found my niche.