University of Louisiana at Lafayette Top Questions

The best years of your life are coming your way! You have the whole world ahead of you and college is just the beginning. Go out there, meet new and different people. The people you meet through this journey will teach you so much, about life and yourself. Study hard and do your best at everything, even though it may seem useless, it will come back! Get involved in organizations, get to know your peers! Don't be afraid to be yourself, you are unique and special! All of the things I hae just listed are important, these will be some of the best years of your life, so enjoy it. Live well, learn as much as possible an ddon't be afraid to go after your dreams!

Don't overwhelm yourself with too much schoolwork. Finishing at a slower pace is better than not finishing at all. Make sure you set a list of goals for yourself, get involved, and don't affiliate yourself with the wrong types of people. Don't give up, just keep pressing on. And most of all, have fun! (but not too much)

Don't spend your money on useless things. Study more and worry about hanging out with people less, they get to be really busy. Relax and be yourself, it will all turn out alright.

DON'T TAKE MORE THAN 12 HOURS AND DON'T TAKE DESIGN AND DRAWING IN THE SAME SEMESTER!!! And make sure you get all the scholarships and grants and other money you can! Don't forget to do all your work in Math/Algebra and keep up so you don't fail the class! And don't take Math first thing in the monring--no earlier than 10am--for that matter don't take any 8am classes at all--trust me; you won't be able to stay awake and pay attention (which will not be good for your grade in that class--especially if it's Math!)!

The advice I would give myself is that everything is not as easy as it seems. That no one will always be there to help you as you transistion in life. Their will be alot of bumps in the road so you have to be mentally stable for whats in store.

If I could go back to High School I would have just a few things to tell myself. I started my college career as a Chemistry Major planning on trying to get into Med School, but the thing is I did not actually want to do this. My parents were heavily weighing on the choice and I ended up doing it. I would tell myself then not to start as a Chem Major, but to instead start as what I actually wanted to do, Physics. I made the switch this semester and thanks to a summer school class I am not behind, but it caused me a head-ache that I could have avoided.

When picking a campus I would suggest comfort. When one decides on a campus they should be comfortable with the size of the campus and class sizes. There surroundings whether new or old should not be startling to them. I believe if one is comfortable everything will fall into place. To recieve the full college experience all i can say is get involved do not be afraid of rooting on your team or sporting your school colors. Its is fun and presents new oppurtunites in many ways. Fraternties and sororities are a great way to meet new people and get involved in the community. I say just dive in there is a place for everyone at all universites.

When trying to find the right college for you or for your child I suggest that you keep in mind the kind of personality that you have. Think about what it is that you would like to acheive throughout the school year and what steps you plan to take in order to achieve this. Also be open to experience changes.

Finding the right college is truly important both academically and socially. Although the main focus should be on academics, it is important that the student favors the social environment that he or she will be learning in. College years are some of the most influencial years and have a huge impact on self confidence needed to continue after a degree is obtained. The college experience is about growing into a young adult with other people who have the same goals and dreams as you do. The college experience is about learning responisibility and maintaining the freedom responsibly. All of these things are essential along with working towards a rewarding future. My advice to parents would be to allow your student to seek out what is important to them in a learning environment while enjoying the atmosphere around them. Students, find a place where you can be yourself and grow. Do not be afraid of new challenges, because just chosing to go to college is a huge accomplishment. Make new friends, even if they do not dress like you or have the same hobbies. The true college experience is about learning not only your field, but about yourself! Dont be nervous!

Students have many different factors to consider when choosing a college but one of the most important factors is the location of the college. If a student is more comfortable living in a big city or small town they should choose a college that is located in an area they would be comfortable living in. Another very important factor to consider is the program that the student is interested in. Students must research the schools they are interested in to make sure that the school offers certain programs and areas of study. Some schools will be able to offer more in certain areas of study than others and would be more beneficial. Once the student has selected the school and begins college, they should find the school organizations which pertain to their interests. Being involved on their college campus with other students is one of the best ways for students to get the most out of their college experience.