Xavier University of Louisiana Top Questions

Know that there will be an adjustment period. Learn to balance your time wisely. Plan for the future now, don't wait. Time will fly, leaving you wondering what's next. Enjoy it!

Your college education is not about getting out and making money. The time we spend in an institution of higher learning should never be forsaken. We've been given fertile grounds and ample resources to catalyze the growth and development of our community. Many of students don't realize that simply by taking their education to heart and integrating it into their lives that they can make a big difference. All you need to do is make sure that every bit of work you put your hands to is accomplished purposefully. Don't waste your time waiting to change the world, because if you don't start now you never will.

It is hard to find the right college for you, because often enough, you cannot fully know until you arrive and experience. I was not sure if Xavier would be right for me, but i did know that i am a biology premed major with aspirations of going to medical school, and Xavier's reputation was a big incentive to incite me to come. My advice would be to truly understand why you are going to school, and no matter where you decide to go, make sure you make the most out of your experience. The best way to enjoy college, academically and socially, is to get involved and make friends. College is no place for an individual to try to be "superstudent" and try to succeed all on their own. There are plenty of student, faculty, and the like that are willing to help and contribute to your experience.

Xavier University is a very small campus and tries to shelter their students from a real college experience. If you would like your child to continue high school in college then send them to Xavier University

My advice to students about choosing the best college is to not look for big name colleges but to really research colleges that will best suit your preferences and needs. I believe that by doing this you will truly succeed during your college career because you have found a school that best suits your academic, financial, and social needs. Taking this first step and really researching your college will narrow down your choices and hopefully make the application process more enjoyable. Once you are accepted into your dream college there will be many memories to create. All research aside there are bound to be many interesting facets to your college that you do not know about. I feel that the best way to make new friends and really learn about your college community is to get involved! Getting involved in an activity that interests you automatically guarantees that you are meeting people that share a common interest with you and you will be able to form great friendships and have a great college experience. The worst thing to do would be to try to suddenly change who you are in order to make new friends.

Do not feel limited to your choice of college by the amount of money it will cost to attend. It is much more satisfying to attend and graduate from the college you desire than to feel trapped at a college where you are unhappy. Happiness is the main ingredient to being successful in college. The sacrifices you make for an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree will return great benefits when you are an alumni member.

When finding the right college, make sure that the decision is 100 percent yours. Make sure that you research the institutions that you are considering. Find the college that is the right fit for you. If you want a college that is strictly academic and limited social life, do your research, ask around and find out which school is best for that. The same goes for any type of school that sparks your interest.

I would tell the parents to make sure that whatever college their child wants to attend is suitable for what the child wants to major in because just because the college is very popular does not mean that is right for certains majors. I would tell the child to make sure he or she has all the high school credits and other requirements to be accepted into the college. Financials preparations are very important. Make sure you know what the tuition and others fees are and begin early figuring out how they will be paid. Please do not wait until the last minute like I did. Making the most of your college experience is a very important part of life. College is fun and it will prepare you to be a successful person in life.

Parents should not force their child to go to a school because inside the child will rebel and not do as well as they can. Students should make the best of each educational oppertunity given to them.

Pick a school that best fits your child's needs. Dont waste time or money studying what you are not passionate about. Go in ready to shoot for the stars and if you fall on the moon its okay, at least you tried. Parents support your child (ren), college is hard and can be mentally draining. Never say never, because nothing beats a failure but a try.