Texas State University Top Questions

My advice to students is to be open and choose a school that is right for you, don't go somewhere just because your highschool friends are going there. If you want to know something about the school go to their homepage and find out. Weigh in every factor that matters to you and decide from there. The College life starts a week before the first class. Make sure you have all living necessittes ready to go in your dorm, a bike is also a very handy life tool on the campus. Once you are moved into the dorm go out and have fun with your roommates and neighbors, you will be seeing them a lot the next few months so mine as well be friendly with them. Leave your door open to the hallway so passerbys can say hi. Open yourself up to new opportunities an experiences, the best way to learn is by hands on experience. If any club sparks your interest try it, nobody will tell you you can't do it. Keep up in your classes from the start and go over your notes twice a week, this is much easier than cramming.

My advise to parents and students would be to visit the campus and talk to the students currently attending. The most inside information will come from the current students who are more than willing to answer questions that the tour guides don't answer.

It is importnat to make sure that the college you choose offers the courses that you need for your major.

I would say to look at all the factors involved. Look at where the school is located and take into consideration how far away from home you will be and what kinds of things you will be able to do at school. Look at the schools reputation and see if you think that it is the place for you. I would also advise to visit the campus first because when I visited Texas State I fell in love with it becase it is such a pretty campus and it looks like the kind of place i have always had in mind for where i wanted to go. At school, make sure you go to class and be resposible but still make time for fun and friends. The main thing is to get your priorities straight and to understand that you are their to get an education but that does not mean that is the only reason you are there. College is all about growing up, having fun, learning, and getting to know and understand yourself, so enjoy!

To these unknowing parents and students, I would say take a chance. Most students upon graduating high school, are focused on going to the best University that's closest to their parent's home. I know I wanted to go to the University of Texas because both of my parents did, and it was right down the street. Once, I didn't get in, I decided I'd take a chance on a University 30 miles away even though I was terrified. I did, and I could not have made a better decision for myself. Taking a chance on Universities you wouldn't have chosen first can be a huge opportunity for students who are timid about the real world, but want to create their own independence. Once you've taken the leap, and are out of your comfort zone, it forces you into a lifestyle that makes you realize who you are. Self actualization is a large part of college and should not be something to be afraid of.

I recommend a school that is big enough to feel like a typical college, but small enough for professors to be hands on with the students. Nothing is better when I feel like I'm getting advice from a professor that is interested in my success. Pick a college that provides a so called get away from the heavy stress of college. I go to a school where it's serious business, but I can also get away to clear my head by going to the river to reflect on my life. Make sure to have fun, but be serious on your future.

First, I would talk to your high school counselor about what your career goals are. Second, I would see what my grades are in high school to determine whether i'm ready for a university or a community college. Then, I would discuss with the family what the financial situation is if they can afford to send me to a universtiy or not. After that, when all of the above is discussed, pick the colleges your thinking about attending and go to an orientation day where you can visit the schools and see what the campuses are like. When all is said and done, just find out for yourself if you are ready to move away from home or you rather stay in town near your family to go to a nearby college and move on to the next step of your adult life and be ready mentally and physically to work on getting your education.

If i could give advice i would say, send your child to community college first then to a four year university. Also if you are from a small town then a private school is a good choice.

Finding the right college can be really difficult, sometimes the best thing to do is actually tour around the campus and see how it feels. For me, once I stepped on campus I knew that this was where I wanted to be. A lot of knowing which college is right for you has to deal with comfort; you don't want to go to a college where you would feel alienated and uncomfortable for the next 4 years or so in what should be the best years of your life. To prospective students, a college does not need to be the "very best" according to others to be the right one for you, this is your life and your life only, trust your gut and it will not lead you astray. To make the most out of your college experience you are going to have to learn to use your time effectively. Take time to rest, relax and live your life to the fullest, and explore and try new things, but never lose sight of your goals and dreams and why you are there.

First decide whether you would like to attend college in state or out of state. Also make sure that the area you would like to major in is offered at that University. Also I would highly recommend living on campus, not only do you have all the resources of the campus at your steps you also make life long friends and always have someone to turn to when you need help with school or just somebody to listen. Oh, and make sure you have shower shoes!!!