Utah State University Top Questions

Go with your gut, and do what you feel. This is YOUR life and no one else's. When you move out, it will only be you deciding on what you will do with yourself. Do not base choices on mom and dad. Breathe in every breath in college like it's your last, it's the time of your life. Work hard and play hard, make friends and become who you were born to be,

Go where you feel you will be happiest! Make a list of the campuses that have your major or potential majors and visit all of them, you will know where you want to go when you get there. You will notice that everything, including grades, social life, money, etc. will take care of its self if you are happy and positive. As well, get involved! Being involved in something, anything makes it all worthwhile. You get to meet people and make friends that will be your connections for the rest of your life. Join a club, play intramural sports, get to know your student board or even be your student board; for kicks and giggles do all of them! But always, always have an Open Mind. Good Luck!

Search out a college that you will enjoy in all aspects of your life including academically and socially. Search out a college that has a reputation for good school spirit and dedicated teachers and programs. Your experience will be more rewarding when you have teachers that care about the success of students and also friends to help you through the rough times. College can be a stressful time and if you attend a college that is dedicated to the student, life will be that much easier.

I would just have to say that the college years are to most significant years of a person's life. College is where you learn the skills you're going to use for the rest of your life. Even general education classes feel nothing like high school. In high school you feel like you're learning material because it's required by the school board. In my general education classes I really feel like the material will help me throughout my life and my career. The social scene of college is so important also. In high school you interact with insecure teenagers who are trying to impress each other. College is where you learn to interact with the kind of people you will most likely be working with for the rest of your life. Adults, or those becoming adults. And relationships and education are the most important things about this existance.

Do your reserach and visit the campus to see if it is right for you. Talk with people who have attending the schools are you investigating and once you choose your school step out of your comfort zone to make friends and enjoy the experience.

Actually go and visit the school during the school year, and not only just one of the those tours. Walk around with someone you know who is an alumnus or is currently attending the school. That way you have no pre-set schedule so you can take all the time you want. Walk around campus and get a feel for what it will be like going to school there and take note of different things you like and dislike. Do the classes seem to big? to small? Do the students and faculty seem friendly? If possible look at your different housing options both on campus and off. Do you want to live in a big city or small town? These are the biggest things that helped me decide, and I have no doubt in my mind that I made the right decision.

The advice that I would give parents/students about finding the right college is to visit the campus at different times during the year, attend a Parent Weekend, and attend sports events or concerts on campus. Meet with an undeclared advisor/academic advisor in your chosen major before deciding to attend. Look into the financial aid/scholarships available at this college or university. Also, check to see if the college offers an Honors Program, Undergraduate Research Program, and Study Abroad with campus credit. Look into tutoring for different classes and the opportunities to complete internships before graduation. Participating in campus events and learning about the college's programs/activities is very important because students/parents are able to see campus life and all the opportunities students may have if they decide attend. My advice for making the most of the college experience is to get INVOLVED and stay involved, whether it is with a club, varsity sports/intramurals, or a fraternity/sorority! Every week there are campus-sponsored activities like sports events/ tailgate parties, celebrations of different ethnic backgrounds, and FREE FOOD! Before deciding on a college, I suggest parents/students ask questions about every aspect of college life.

I would encourage any parents or students looking for the right college/university to take a capmus tour, and actually talk to some of the students who are either currently attending the institution or have attended it in the past--see what their feelings are, find out what they liked/dislike and why.

Find a school that is the right size--some are too big, and that's just how it is. Also look for a school that is in a good community, a place where the people around you share your value system, whatever it may be. It also helps to make sure that the school you choose has the major you're most likely to pursue.

I would say to take college tours and really get a feel for the college that you are looking into because that is what will become your home you want to be comfortable. I would also say get involved and meet people. Get out and do fun things becasue college is not just about school learning but also about social learning and finding out more about yourself. Don't just do homework and go to classes and work have a social life!!!!