Southeastern University Top Questions

First of all, visit more than one campus. If you only visit one campus you will not have anything to compare it to. Secondly, talk to the students there rather than viewing the school the way your tour guide described it. Usually tour guides will only tell you good things about the school, and boy will it be a suprise when you find out the dining hall is only open till 5:00pm. And finally, go to the school looking for new friends; going to a school because all your current friends are, or going to your choice school with current friends will make it hard to meet new people. Remember, there will be lots of people there that don't know anyone either, so don't be afraid to try something new.

I encourage parents and students to find the right atmosphere in a college. The way a campus makes you feel is so important. After all, you're going to spend a lot of time there! Also, make sure that the school has a course of study that fits your interests. Be sure that you can follow the school's rules and that you share the values that the school promotes. The academic atmosphere is especially important as well. Once you've looked at all the options and done all your research, then you need to really picture your life at school. How do you feel? That is the most important indicator of which college is the right choice for you.

I think you have to look into what you want the out come of your college experience to look like. If you want an experience in drugs and alcohol and being wasted every weekend, you can find that anywhere. But, if you want to grow and learn what it is to be an adult in the world and how to better yourself in your career, then choose somewhere where the focus is the same among the students. Southeastern is an amazing place where the focus isn't on alcohol and drugs, but education and fulfillment of one's destiny. Choose wisely. Good luck in your search.

Visiting numerous colleges would be the most viable option in order to find a school that is best-suited for that individual. The social networks, quality of education, and the effectiveness of the leadership in the school are what makes a school strong. If all of these meets someone's standards, then it's feasible for that person to "fall in love" with that school. As for making the most out of a college experience, it's very simple. A student simply needs to get socially engaged yet be determined in their studies! Developing close friendships as well as taking part of school activities are vital for an awesome college experience. There is a need for balance, however. One must also dilligently work in their studies as that's the reason they are in college. If both these needs are met, then the chances of having a great college experience is drastically improved.

The best advice I could give them is to go to each school personally after acceptance and get the feel for the environment. Do you think its somewhere you would feel comfortable? Are there any clubs that particularly interest you? Do they have good equipment and resources for your specific major? How are the living areas? Is it clean? Its very important to know these things before coming to a school. How are thr professors? Does the school feel like it would be the right fit for you? You should be excited about going to college and should be happy with your choice because college is an experience that will last you a lifetime. It is also important that there are activities outside of school that you can partake in after hours. A movie theatre, coffee house, mall even a walmart should be located atleast within a 10 miles radius of the school. if there isn't, what does the school/student life dept do to keep student fulfilled and entertained. I know many students who have transfered schools because there was simply "nothing to do". The best advice I could give is to make an infformed decision.

I believe in order to find the right school for you the only things you can do is research and PRAY! Go where ever the Lord leads you. And for the parents trust that the Lord has put your child there for a purpose and let them experience it...take a step back, pray, and let them experience life as an adult!

Look at a lot of colleges and pick one where there's a balance of academics and social life, but where you feel comfortable. Enjoy this experience, because you can't go back! Work hard, soak up all the learning you can, and relish this time.

In finding a college that best fits you, I would look at a variety of factors. The first one being how big do you want your classroom size to be. Next, what do you plan on studying, does that college offer a good background in that field? Then after you have made those decisions and composed a list start asking yourself where you always wanted to go. Money is sometimes an issue in this decision, but anywhere you go will be expensive most of the time. That is why I say choose a place where you have always dreamt about visiting and go there. It will be hard your first semester because you won't know anyone and will have to start from scratch, but perservere and take in your surroundings, you won't regret it later in life when you have to settle down. Hope those are a few good tips and remember enjoy your time there and study hard!

Finding the school that supports all the needs you have is important. For me it is finding one that is very focused on God and that I can grow, physically and spiritually. Going with friends is also very important to me. It helps when I have others supporting me there. Also not being too far away from home is a very nice thing. I like having the opportunity to visit home when I want. Best advice I have, pray about where is the best place God has for you.

Before you visit a college, decide what it is that will make that school "your school." What activities, majors, and even values do you want in your college/university? Then when you go to visit, ask lots of questions! Meet professors, hang out with students, eat the food. Your visit should make you feel like this is a place you could actually see yourself there. If you can't see yourself in the classrooms or enjoying life in the dorm, then keep looking until you find the right fit. Remember, this is your college experience and look for the things that will be important to you in the next four years of your life. After all, you can get a degree anywhere, but what will help you actually get a life?