Shepherd University-Shepherdstown Top Questions

Chosing a college for many students can be a little nerve racking. No one wants to make the wrong choice and regret it later. I am one of the many students that waited to the last minute and just chose a school based on very little research. I stayed at my first college for a year and a half. While enrolled there, I gained a lot of experiences I will never forget; however, I was unhappy with my choice. My parents could see this and told me they would support me if I chose to transfer. Thankfully, I was able to transfer to a school that I have fallen in love with. I have learned through this experience that students shoud research their college options and even visit the college numerous times before making their choice. When in college, try to get involved in orginizations and sports that you care about. There is always something for everyone if you just take the time to look. Cherish every moment of college, because one day you will look back on it and smile. Parents just support your child in whatever descion they make after all college is a time of growing up.

Finding the right school is important for both parents and students. At Shepherd University I have experienced a warm, welcoming transition from being at home with my family to being on my own at college. The staff, facutly, students, and people of Shepherdstown are very outgoing, kind, and helpful. This is important for the students to have in a time when so many changes are being made. It is also important for the parents to feel good about where their children will be. Shepherd University has a very strong police unit who monitor the campus and surrounding town at all hours of the day. They are also very considerate and will give people rides if they are walking from their car to dorm room late at night. I have learned so much at Shepherd and will certainly stay for my graduate studies. The faculty do everything they can to make sure the students understand what they are teaching. They also geniunely care about the students needs in life and are always available to help and share advice.

It's important to choose a place that will make you happy, definitely visit the schools you're interested in and get a feel for the area and the type of life you will have there. Walk around the campus and drive around the surrounding area as well. It's also helpful to talk to current students about their experience at the school and how satisfied they are. Also, once you are a student, don't be afraid to get involved! College is the best place to discover who you truly are, and they normally offer all kinds of extra-curricular activities, so join clubs and explore all your interests. Professors are normally very helpful so if you're ever having trouble with a class, ask them for help, and explore any tutorial services your school offers. You can also form study groups with other students in your class because its a good way to study and make friends at the same time. Most importantly, while it's important to have fun, don't get so caught up in your social life that you forget that your primary goal is your education.

Find a place that suits you, not your friends. Different People thrive in different environments, sometimes smaller schools are better. And dont settle on your first choice or major even, it takes a while to get into the groove of things. Keep your options open!

I'm going to keep this short. Parents let your kids go, they are adults. Future students, let go and be yourself make these few years the most unforgetable fun with the proper balance between academics and fun.

Look into many different colleges. Check into the requirements for the actual program you wish to enroll in.

When looking for a college the best advice I can give to both parents and students is to look at all your options. I found out about Shepherd University by completing a college search on collegeboard.edu. The survey asked a variety of questions in reference to my likes and dislikes, as well as my expectations and standards for my education. I had never heard of Shepherd until that day and I am so glad I did. Also, dont be afraid to visit every college that even slightly captures your interest. Being there is alot different then seeing what a campus has to offer just on online. I fell in love with Shepherdstown the moment I entered it and it puts a smile on my face just to walk outside every morning to such a beautiful world.

I would tell students looking for a College to not judge a college by the way it looks on the outside or by its location. Also, I suggest to not be afraid to talk to people and meet new people because 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the people you meet are probably awesome. College is the most fun you will have in your adolescent years so don't hold anything back because you will regret it. But most of all, I think everyone should be themselves because you make the best of friends when you're comfortable in your surroundings, and environment, but mostly when you're comfortable with the people around you. Surround yourself with happiness and you will be set.

Visit different colleges to experience the social and academic life at that institution. Have a general idea of what field of study you want to pursue while attending college.

Think about yourself. Don't worry about what your parents will want or what will be closest to home, just think about going somewhere that you can sufficiently get classes and jobs that coincide with your major, and somewhere that you can have a good time with friends. If your school is not near anything fun, you're not going to have a fun time going there.