University of Southern Indiana Top Questions

I have applied for this scholarship before and my advice for parents and students about this issue has changed a little. Since I last applied my outlook on USI has change greatly. When looking for a college to attend you should always look for a good academic program that meets your needs. You also want to make sure the environment is suitable for your personality. Do you have to get involved in many different programs, do you enjoy partying regularly, does the college have to be large or can it be a small campus? You must look at rules and regulations for living on campus. Is it too far or far enough away from home? A number of things are involved in choosing the right school. The best advice I can give is to look at all the different issues you are facing when choosing the right school and weigh your options. The school that comes out the heaviest, GO FOR IT! Go into it with a enthusiastic mindset and ready to jump into gear! look forward to experiencing and enjoying any school you choose!

Choose wisely, make sure you contact the students that are actually on campus and not just the administrators... the students will give the most accurate and down-to-earth explaination to any questions you may have about the campus, instead of the administrator's watered-down flowerly information.

choose the college that best suits you, not anyone else. pick the one you like not what others like

I think that to make the right decision it is important to visit the campus, and sit in on a class. You should also research online and talk to students going to that University. Make sure your choice fits your personality. If you are a shy modest, person who doesn't like crowds, don't pick a big school. If you like a lot of people, and huslte and bustle, then choose a bigger school. When you visit a school you should get the feeling of "This is right for me." Be sure to visit more than one campus, then you will know what is right for you.

My advice to parents and students about finding the right college is this: Always look at everything the school offers and ask yourself questions. Does it have activities you would like to get involved in? How much will it cost me? Are the people friendly? Does it have a major I would like and if I don?t know what my major is, will there be a way to help me decide? Is this campus accessible to other parts of the town or city it?s located in? Will I do well here, or just party all the time? What sports can I get involved in? These questions helped me when I chose which school I wanted to go to. It?s also a good thing to remember to not go to a school just because a friend, significant other, or family member wants you to go there. If you know that you?re not going to like a school, or that you won?t be happy there, then you won?t do as well as you could be if you had gone somewhere you really wanted to go.

dont just sit in your room studying get out and enjoy life make friends and memories

First off i would want everyone to know that it is important to study hard and do well in highschool. Not only does it determine if you get into a good college or not, but it also helps you build good study habbits which help you once you get there. As for advice about making the most of the college experience, i'd say you should live on campus. There are so many things you miss out on living at home or off campus, so much interaction goes on in the on campus appartments. You really do make friends for life while you're in school and i think if you dont live on campus you miss out on meeting a ton of very interesting people. I love my school, but i love my appartment just as much. I know when i go home i miss it, so i'd say if you can you should live on campus. Also you should study hard, but dont forget to have fun.

I would tell other students to try and have a good idea what career they would like to pursue after high school. If you don't have any idea, take a placement test to see where your strengths are. Then if you can decide what area you want to study, research colleges you can afford to attend that best fits your area of study. If you are offered a scholarship at more than one college, pick the one fits your area of study and lifestyle. If you don't like cold weather, then attend school in a warmer climate. Don't waste your time at college, have fun but study hard to be the best at what you want to do for the rest of you life.

Finding the right college for a new student takes a lot of things in to consideration. The academic goals of the student are a large part of the decision; the school must have the program that the student is interested in. A second, equally important aspect is the student's personality. If a person likes to have intereaction in classes, a smaller college might work best for this type of student. If a person is content with listening to a straight lecture, with little time for questions during class, a larger campus might suit this type of student. The financial situation of the student might help determine the schools that work better. If a student will need to work during school, opportunities for on- and off-campus jobs might be important. Making the most of the college experience requires to open up to new things. Taking classes that don't seem to be directly connected with the program one is taking can let a student find new interests and maybe hobbies. The student's social life also helps make the most of the college experience. College friends can be very important life long friends.

It is very important to take into consideration several factors before choosing a college. First of all, a student's personality must match the school they go to in order for it to be a comfortable new home and learning environment. For instance, a quiet, shy, introverted person may want to stay closer to home or friends and may want a smaller college atmosphere or at least smaller classes. Secondly, finances are very important. A student should apply to their top choices but keep money in mind in this day and age. A student should do all that is possible to apply for scholarships and probably should pick a college that thinks enough of him or her to offer a scholarship for him or her to go there. That will help with the financial situation, which eases stress, and will boost the student's confidence in him or herself as he or she begins with classes. Thirdly, a student should not just quickly make up his or her mind about a college based solely on location, reputation, or popularity with their high school peers but instead take the time to research other aspects of the college.