Xavier University of Louisiana Top Questions

I would like to give advice to the parents as well as the students. First, the students, when you are choosing the right college for you, you should first think of what you like to do. If you are more of a free-thinking liberal arts type of person, a conservative college might drive you crazy (in a bad way) just choose according to you what you want; not according to what your parents or your friends want. After all, this is your college career. Once you have found the right college for you, don't slack on your work. Parties are fun and all, but in the end they aren't going to help you graduate. Also, I know that students like to join lots of clubs to meet new people or pursue their interests, but limit the amount of clubs you join (especially for freshman year a.k.a STRESSman year.) Now for the parents, I know that you all love your children and you are going to miss them but they are adults now and they need their space and individuality. So call, but don't call every 5 minutes.

I would tell parents that this is a time in their childrens life that can only be decided by their child. It is not them recieving the education. What they need to do is be their for their child no matter what! As for students, it is not all about partying and finding someone to settle down with. College and life are about decisions. What should matter is academics and the people that they are going to meet along the way. The people that they meet will be the ones to shape them, and the academics will round them out. Having a social life is fine, but everyone should know how to balance social and academic life to help make those college years golden.

Don't be worried about prices and tuition costs. If you really want to attend the university there are plenty of scholarships and financial aid out there to help with that process. Make sure that you are happy about the college you choose. Definitely visit the campus if you can and follow your intuition. Every campus has its own vibe and if you don't like that vibe, you will not be happy there. Make sure that you can tolerate the weather there as well, if you are constantly sick in cold weather, your college experience won't be so wonderful. Above all, relax and stay positive. College is a time when many students discover themselves and many other wonderful people and experiences. Enjoy these years as a time to explore (safely) and learn from every adventure you have. There is no other time during your life like college so don't sweat the small stuff and take advantage of every positive opportunity, especially if it's outside of your comfort zone.

I would advise that the student visit each college campus and take a campus tour that they plan to apply to, even if they havn't sent out any applications. Also I would suggest that once the student is enrolled in college that they take advantage of of the opportunity. I can't imagine how many students leave home to go to college and flunk out because they didn't seize the opportunity and take care of their grades. My advise to those students would be to put a hold on their social life and dig into their studies. College doesn't have to be all hard work but at the same time it isn't all play. There should be a slight balance between both with more emphasis on work.

Finding the right college for you is easier than you might think. first when looking never rule any college out. i love the school im at but when looking for schools xavier wasnt even one of my options at first no i cant immagine ever going to another school. second get all the information you can. those fliers you throw away from diffrent schools look at them see what the school is about. finally realize that the decision is yours its your life your education and you have to live with it. take information from others but dont let anyone make the decesion for you not even you parents. do what you feel is best for you.

When making a decision about the right college you must make sure it meets all or at least your most important needs. The first step is academics: make sure the college has your major and a time frame (how long it will take to graduate) that suits you. Also see what kind of academic support the college offers and what the school is best known for. Once that is done, look into the cost of the school and if the school is helpful with financial assistance, if you cannot cover the entire cost. This should narrow down your choices so the next step is location. It is best to take a tour of the campus, but sometimes travel does not permit us to do so. If you cannot visit the campus, go to the school website and take an online tour if possible. See if you like the look of the campus since this is where you'll spend the next few years of your life. Pay attention to distance if you want to stay close to home. Make sure you know what is located around campus (in case you cannot cook) and the operating hours of the campus facilities.

Find a college where you can complete all your academic needs and your social needs as well.

Let the student choose :-) Life is about choices and each person must experience life for themselves first hand :-)

When choosing a college the first thing the student should know is if that particular school has the academic program and degree plan they are interested in. It will aslo be helpful to know what other academic programs they have in case the student decides they want to try something different and change their major. Sports and recreational/social activities are also good things to consider. If parents are going to be involved in the college search, the things to consider are expenses and location. If financial aid and scholarships will not cover the entire cost for attending, will they be able to meet the required balance is an important question to ask. If a student is considering a school that is far away from home, it is important to keep in mind travel expenses when traveling to and from school on breaks. Finally, I would recommend parents to discuss an emergency plan with the student in case he/she needs to evacuate due to natural disaster or any other unforseen event. Having experienced several hurricanes, including, Hurricane Katrina, I think the worst fear for the student and the parent is not knowing what to do in an emergency.

Allow the child to choose their own college and the will make a better academic and social experience in college.