California State University-San Bernardino Top Questions

Just stay focused and follow your dreams always.

Find a college that suits the student and the major that the student knows they will enjoy. The student should like the school they go to, otherwise they won't enjoy it as much. If the students mind isn't made up on what they want to do, let them be undecided and they can choose a major they feel is best for them later. Living on campus helps incorporate the feeling of independence because most of the time it will be the students first time living away from their parents. Getting involved in an organization or group, such as going Greek or joining the student government can make the most of the college experience. The key thing is to enjoy yourself no matter what, as well as good time management. Know how to prioritize your schedule with school and extracurriculars, as well as your social life.

Overall I think that College is a great experience for new high school graduates. I would encourage students to live on campus to experience what its like to have all that freedom away from home. This gives them the sense of being on their own but they learn to handle a lot of responsibility along the way. I chose CSUSB because it's a far distance from home but not too far in case there was ever an emergency. I love living on campus because it has taught me a lot about learning how to develop into a more independent individual and it also helps me stay focused on my academics.

If I had to do it over again, I would randomly stop and ask students their opinion about a number of topics. Namely if there were any systemic issues involved in the admissions process and critical deadlines, the school's ability to resolve financial aid and admissions problems that spring up, solid academic advising to prevent taking classes that do not fulfill requirements, parking issues, safety and security, student support and the ease of accessing learning and writing centers, and the variety and quality of food! After all, I eat therefore I am.

Students who want to make the most out of their college experience just need to be themselves and have fun. You meet a lot of new people your first year and sometimes those people are your friends for life.

They should find a college that best fits their career goals. Some schools are more for buisness, or teaching or medical field. They should pick schools like that. Sometimes you have to visit the campus, ask around get information about the colleges that they are thinking of going to. If the college is far, call the campus get as much information you can, so you won't have any surprises when you attend that particular college. Lastly, college is hard work it requires discipline and a focused mind. Stay focused on your career goals, college is not for playing around, its serious. But college should be fun also, after you do your work required for the classes. Volunteer, see what's going on in the campus. Go to campus concerts. Join clubs. Be active! That is the only way, you can't just sit around, you have to go and explore the campus. Remember to study (most important) then have fun.

When looking for the right college, I would say that the campus needs to feels like home to both students and parents. The campus should feel inviting and safe, just like one's home. For the parents, the campus needs to feels like a nurturing environment where their student will achieve all that he or she can achieve with caring staff and faculty that want to see the students succeed. For the student, the campus should be a place where they are going to love being at, to learn, and to experience the best years of their life, while still keeping their studies in top priority. I would also tell students that the college experience is best when one is involved in school activities, social events, research projects with one's department, and more. Students attend college to achieve goals and dreams and all that is possible when one strives for the best when attending college. That is the best experience one can have.

In order to fing the right college, take the time to really research where you/your child will be attending school. Learn about how much it will cost, and look into overnight stay programs, which are greatly beneficial. Also, really think about what you want to acheive, and what your ultimate goal in life is, not just what career path you want to take. In order to make the most out of your college experience, you really need to get involved. There's absolutely nothing exciting about sitting alone, bored, while your in college. This is the time to really push yourself outside your comfort zone, it's a clean slate. If you're typically shy, be bold. If you're typically bold, talk to those around you. College is when you form many lasting friendships, don't waste the time your there. Also, to make the most of college, attending class and really listening and comprehending the material is critical. Most of the material is applicable in the "real world." If your paying to be in college, you should get the most out of it.

When looking for the right college it is always a good idea to go for the one you have always dreamed about and don't let it go without a fight, because it's your dream school for a reason and you shouldn't let it slip away. Making the most of your college experience can be whatever you have imagined, like a trip to Europe, a tour of Asia, or even trip down to the beach. The opportunities are vast and diverse when your in college and not to take advantage of them would only be a dissappointment.

Be dedicated and involved in the college. Attend seminars and orientations. Be involved in clubs and community activities offered by the school, such as grad school fairs.

I would suggest that perspective students find information on what they are interested in to assist with determining their major. Look around for schools that offer that major to aviod transferring... it can be a hassle.

Finding the right college takes time and you have to know exactly what you want in a school in order to pick one. Once you know what you want in a school go on the internet and look at all of the colleges and see if they meet your needs. If they don't then you know that they are not the right school for you. Once you have limited the number of schools you like to a reasonably low number you should go and take tours of each of the schools. You should also look into how much financial aid you can get at each of the schools because loans have to be paid back and grants or financial aid does not. After you have taken the tours of the schools and looked into financial aid, you should apply to the top schools on your list and depending on who you get accepted by you can make your final decision. If there are any problems after you begin going to your new school, just see if you can go to one of the other schools that accepted you.

Knowing what career field before you enter college saves time and money. Research your potential career before you decide that is what you want to be. Once that is determined, figure if you want in-state or out-state school. Then research if you want a private school or public. One should then, with those narrowing fields, find the school that offers your major. If all do, find the one that has the highest graduation rate and which one has the best program. If activities is something that you'd like to be apart of, that should be researched as well. With all of that, one should have a successful college experience. ALWAYS VISIT POTENTIAL CAMPUSES BEFORE MAKING A FINAL DECISION.

To get a good perspective of the right college, parents and/or students must make several visits to the campus. This includes staying in the dorms over night, eating the cafeteria food, walking around the campus with a guided tour, and sitting in a regular class session to get a feel for the teachers and classroom atmosphere. Just because the university or college is expensive doesn't ensure a good choice or experience. The most important thing to remember when choosing the "right college", is making sure that the college offers one's major and offers it with excellence. If one wants to be a business major, look for a college that offers a great business education. If one wants to be a nursing major, look for a college that offers an excellent nursing program. Furthermore, one must keep in mind that the whole family's decision on a college must be in unison. College is not something that should be treated with irresponsibility or selfishness; college is an important time in a student's life. If the parents and/or students take the above suggestions to heart, then one will have a successful college experience.

Do your research in your junior year of high school. It will help you out when having to make a decision senior year!

Good Luck in you college finding experience, and remember that it isn't always about the name of the school or its location, but sometimes the quality and lower price is more important.

Students, I suggest taking a look at the big picture: what you want to do in life. If your goals include a Masters or PhD at a more distinguished school, consider a more rigorous undergraduate education. Though it may seem hard, try to get a general idea of what your potential major may be. If your plans are to get in, get out, and start a job, consider speaking with a representative in your future career, and asking them if the university where you would earn your Bachelor's degree matters. The greatest amount of preparation for your career and future begins in college. Take time to do well, and you will be rewarded. To make the most of the college experience, consider that you only get out of it, what you put into it--in other words, give it everything you have. At the same time, learn to balance your workload by taking time out for extracurricular activities. They will rejuvenate and replenish your mind. Learn to find your subject of interest first. Once you find what you love to do, you have already succeeded.

Make sure that you plan your courses with the proper teachers.

The advice that i would give to parents and /or students in choosing the right college and making the most out of their college experience would be to first find a college that meets the needs of your major. Second i would say to find a college that makes you the most comfortable and able to be yourself. And lastly let go of all your fears because your not the only one who may be new to this whole "college experience". Make yourself involved in all the clubs you may be interested in so it gives you experience and the chance to meet and make new friends. If you come upon a college that does not fullfill all or most of these things that i mentioned, then i dont think that that college is for you.

Branch out and see new places, visit as many schools as you possibly can. Visit schools both close to home and afar if at all possible and do not be fearfull of change and moving out, it is a part of life and an extremly fun and exciting part. Be picky about where you go to school, this is your future and you will be here for the next four years of your life, so your are going to want to be some place you enjoy and can grow to love and be a part of.

Make sure you know what you are majoring in. If you are unsure, take mostly General Education classes. College is the place where you learn a lot about who you are in life and what you want to do with your life and taking different classes and being social will help you do that.

First of all I believe that parents need to let students decide on their own where they want to go to college. Whether it is at home or away, and support their child in his or her decision. If you make a child go somewhere they don't want to then they will resent you for it. Once the child gets to the college of their choice they will want to become more involved in the activities around the campus. Have confidence in your child.......they made it through high school with good grades and they will make it through college also.

Choosing a school that is right for you or your child is a very hard decision to make. My advice on making the right choice is to first think about what kind of person you want to be and what kind of career you would like to have. Choose the best college that offers both of what you are looking for. It's not where your friends are going that is important, but it comes down to which college will best shape you as a person that is important. You have to think ahead, you have to think of the future. Just because a school is hyped up, like UCLA for example, doesn't mean it is the right school for you. It's not about the rank of the school, it's where you end up. In my opinion, a university and a cal state serve the same purpose so it doesn't matter where I go as long as I know I'll be successful in the future.

Students and parents should take the time to visit colleges that the students might be interested in. Always look at all the ares that are important when choosing the right college. Things like affordability, housing, transportation, criminal status, surrounding cities, these kinds of things are very important. In my personal experience the most important thing that I as a student was looking for was class availability and class sizes. To me the size of the classrooms play an important role in acadamics because it determines that type of relation you can have with your professors.

Finding the right college may be hard, but my advice to you is that you select the college that you believe will be best for you in both feeling at home and acheiveing your major. Start by looking up online and searching colleges that have your major in which you are intrested in persuing. Colleges that have your major will help narrow your search in finding the right college for yourself. Once you have found colleges that are in your intrest, contact them and make an appointment to have a tour of the school to get more of a feel of the campus lifestyle and what they have to offer you. This is important because you wouldnt want to come to a college where you dont know what to expect and to see if what they offer is enough for you to succeed. Once you've chosen your college the best is yet to come. Make your college experience one of the best! join group organizations, sports or clubs to help you get more involved with your school and to interact more with other students, other students that you meet can make a big difference in your college experience.

Find one that fits your personality and goals. Achieving your academic and lifelong goals is more important than going to parties and having a fun time.

The most important think to look for is where your student will be safe, and feel welcome and what better place then Cal State San Bernardino. It is a good place to get involved in and learn a lot of good and valuable information. It will help your student make their future much brighter.

Visit the college, sit in on classes.

College is definitely a time for students to learn who they really are and what they want to learn and become in their lifetime. The college you chose, should be able to help you discover who you are and help you get to where you want to be. It is very important to do some research on the college that you want to go to. Talk to students who go to the school, and see what tehy think about the school, their likes, dislikes, etc. Definitely make sure you take a campus visit to make sure the campus is a place you could see your self being at for a long period of time. If you know what you want to major in, make sure the college offers that major, and make sure the program is nationally accredited, and is positivly looked at from the community. If you aren't sure what school you want to go to, i'd definitely suggest going to your high schools career center or even calling the career center if you are out of high school, to get a complete list of colleges around where you live! I hope this helps!:)

My first bit of advice would be to do your research! Find a school that is right for you. Be sure to figure out your expences and how you will be paying for school. I also advise joining a greek organization. Sororities and fraternities are a great way to get involved on campus. There is always someone there to help you through things and older greek members that can offer you advice. Many of the most successful people in the U.S. were greek. Being greek is a great way to make life long friends and it is proven that greeks have a higher graduation rate. Also, try and take the time to meet your professors during their office hours. This will show your professors that you care about your education and want to do well. By doing this they might also cut you some slack because they know that you care, that you tried and that you made an effort to meet with them. My last bit of advice is to figure out what you want to do (major) and from day one make a four year plan. Be sure to remember that what you do today effects tomorrow.

The best advice I could give for students and parents on making a decision for college, is to look a year ahead! Time is the most important thing! I learned this the hard way since I applied everywhere late, and ended having to go to a school that was not of my choice at all! Also, It is better to go on campus tours and find out which school is better for you. Make sure you like the environment and housing, if you will be moving on campus!

The best advice I could give other people is to really know what college is all about. I ndid everything on my own and that is why I have no financial aide and am now in debt. Please read all of your papers and how the school spends their money. Tuition is th emost important aspect. College has been the best experience in my life so far. If you love the campus you will feel comfortable and at home. Visit the campus and learn where everything is. There is so much a person can do on a college campus and learn new things and especially make friends. Talk to people in every place and learn how you can make a difference on your campus and in your life. Get a report about all the necessary classes that you need to take to get your degree. Lastly never forget that college is all about you and your dreams. My dream is going to come true soon and that is to be the first women in my family with a college degree. Work hard and never give up...the best advice my parents gave me!!!

Advice that I would give to parents and/or students when finding the right college is to first find colleges that are affordable or at least offer extensive financial aid. Next, make sure that the school you are planning on attending offers your major. To make the most of your college experience realize that your only going to be young once and may never have the opportunity to be in college later in life. Work hard while your in college so you can enjoy the rest of your life. Spend whatever free time you have from studying and get involved with what your school is doing. Its a great networking experience and a great chance to meet life long friends who share the same interests as you.

I would advise students to visit the colleges that they are interested in attending and interact with some students already attending those schools. I would also recommend each student find reviews and ratings on the internet about the schools that they are interested in as well. Campus tours are also a great idea for getting a feel of the college campus. I would also advise future students to consider the yearly cost of each campus as well.

I think that there are many things that you need to do to find the right college. You need to find a college that has the right classes and the right environment for the way that you want to learn. There are a lot of different teaching styles and it would be a good idea to check out the departments that you will be taking classes in. I believe that this will greatly help the experience you receive. You don?t want to go to a school and then realize that its not the right environment for you after a few quarters. It is also important to plan around your income and financial aid. It is very important to find a school that you can afford with out feeling too much pressure about money, which can sometimes make u want to drop out. It is also good to make sure it is at a comfortable distance from family or friends. I think that everyone needs a support group, but it is up to the individual to determine what their limits are. If you are level headed in your decisions and research the campus enough it will be a good experience.