Cleveland State University Top Questions

visiting the college before you actually attend is really important, and knowing what kind of activities you want to be involved in, and to make sure that school offers it. College is a once in a lifetime expirence, so you shouldn't waste your time there JUST partying, or JUST studying. The best advice I have is to make friends that like you for who you are, don't try to be something you're not, work hard, and just have fun, because these are the best days of your life!

dont do everything your parents tell you, make your own decisions

Where you are most confortable with what you see. It doesnt have to be where all your friends are going. Sometimes its good to expand from what your used to and find some new things.

Do not be fooled by colleges and universities that use age and prestige as selling points. This is often a great way to make you spend far more money than you need to. Getting a great education is about finding the institution that matches your personality and goals. Just because a school is relatively inexpensive does not mean that it is not a worthwhile place to get an education. To make the most of the college experience, do not take your studies lightly. The primary reason you are in school is to get an education... never lose sight of this. It only takes one activity or campus job to get involved with in order to feel comfortable and engaged at your college or university. Take advantage of fun, safe social events to make friends on campus. Greek life parties are overrated and not worth your time. If you're tempted to go crazy with parties and things, just remember this: you'll have plenty of time for parties and celebrations after you've made a ton of money with a college degree.

Have fun but focus on school. College is your chance to achieve your goals and to futher your future. College is an exciting experience that offers many opportunities to many individuals. Choose the university that suits you, go where you want and what makes you happy. Major in something that interests you, because if you do not; you will not fully apperciate college and what if offers.

Picking a college is hard however, it can be a fun experience! so go visit all the college you are interested in then choose the one you cant stop talking about!

The advice I would give to students who are looking for the right college to attend is to first envision where they want to see themselves professionally in five to ten years. Next, I would tell them to make a list of things that they academically excel at, and a list of things that they enjoy. After reviewing all this, students should look for a school that can accomodate to their personality and prospective job interests. I would also tell them to look at the size of the school, because if they need more individual help they should look into attending a smaller university. Lastly, I would tell students to decide if they want a school where their is a high social campus life, or almost no social campus life, because if they are looking to make friends then they should attend a school that give them that oppurtunity. Finally, the advice I would give to the parents is to be involved with their child's decision, but to let their child choose what school is best for them, instead of what they want their child to do. Students will be happy with their chosen college following these guidelines.

Learning abilities are essential in choosing the right college atmosphere. Whether large lectures or smaller conference style classes. Must have a general idea as to academic focus.

Mke sure that you have done all of you research on the school that you want to attend, Schedule campus visits and meet with professors so that you know exactly what you are getting yourself into. The hardest part of coing to college is feeling lost , so it's important to know all you can about your potential school. Also, make the most of you college experience because the peolpe you meet and the things you learn could stay with you for a lifetime.

The advice that I would give parents and/or students about finding the right college is to pick a college that fit the student. If the student doesn't like being in a city then pick a college in a rural area. Also, do some research on the college/University far as the different programs and extracurricular activites. Im sure some parents do not want to send their child to a college that they have no idea about. And also, choose a college that fits in their price range, I am sure the parents do not want their children or them to build up a lot of debt while in college.

dont settle go where you really want to go

I would say visit all the schools you can. Seeing a school and the students in person will change your mind.

I feel that it should be a big decision to pick the right college for the student. The student will be staying there the next 4 years or so. I think that the cost of school is the biggest and most important thing to consider. After school you want to have the least amount to pay back in loans, so you dont have to paying them off your whole life. Also you the student has to like the school, the people and fauclitys that you will be using specially if your an athlete. You got to believe that you can succeed there with the resources that are available.

I would tell parents/students to look into the various study groups offered and the communication between the students and faculty. I think learning as a group can add to the experience of learning while improving your social skills. The power of an entire group of minds working together can be very strong. It is this comradery that can help the individual learn, teach and ultimately succeed as a student. This may be accomplished by looking into the study areas or various tutoring programs offered at the college. The communication between the students and professors is the other very important think I would recommend looking for in a school. I feel that if the students do not have the professors available to discuss problems or class material than I feel you are not getting the full experience of the college or university. It is this interaction with the professional (professor) that can lead to being able to not only understand the material but to be able to discuss the material in a real world situation. It is this practical learning that will ultimately benefit the student when they move on to the real world.

The only advice i would give is find a campus that fixes you!

Go wherever you feel a connection. The college experience is what you make it.

Screen the school thoroughly.

You need to examine yourself and your reasons for going to college before you start your search. Why, really, are you going? What are your abilities and strengths? What are your weaknesses? What do you want out of life? Are you socially self-sufficient or do you need warm, familial support? Talk with your family, friends and high-school counselors as you ask these questions. The people who know you best can help you the most with these important issues. Think about the people in your life who are happy and successful and find out where they went to college. Ask the same about "famous" people. You will likely find that success in life has less to do with the choice of college than with the experiences and opportunities encountered while in college, coupled with personal qualities and traits. Very few high-school students have enough information or experience to choose a major. You need the variety and depth of college coursework to determine your interest.

I feel that good advice to students and/or parents about choosing a college would be to find a place that you feel comfortable. You are going to be there for 4-5 years and it should be enjoyable. If you don't feel comfortable then you will never be able to make friends or be happy with what you are doing and that will greatly impact your academic success. When making the most of the college experience one must understand that even though education comes first and it is the important thing there are times when you must have fun too. If you never have any fun you will be depressed and perform poorly on tests and papers and that won't get anyone anywhere very fast. Working hard at an education is very rewarding in the overall run but there are times in life when you need to slow down and take a deep breath. Whether that breath is full of warm, country air or cold, city wind its up to you because that is where you feel most comfortable and where you will be most happy.

The advice i would give parents about finding the right college would be to make sure your where your child will feel comfortable. Also, if their major has been declared, try to look for a school that is very recognized in that field, they can get great resources and wonderful networking opportunities. The student should always get involved in something that interests them, it does not have to be a sport it can be any program. Getting involved in a community is great as well, there more students give back the better they will feel about helping someone. By getting involved, students are giving themselves the advantage of having a really detailed and eye-catching resume. Most of all, students should always follow their instinct, and try not to get involved in any bad habits. By being safe and focused on their own path, students will open more doors of opportunity.

Visit the college campus and talk to a person that attended the college or currently enrolled in the institution.

Make sure the atmosphere of the University and its campus is what you are looking for. And get involved in the University besides just taking classes there.

Don't just pick the cheapest or most expensive school...Do research on what you want from the college

Do the Research. Stay Involved. Dont Party too much. TRANSFERING SUCKS!

Find a school where you feel comfortable and that doesn't financially strain you too much. If you go into too much debt that will stress you out more than you know.

In order to find the perfect college and make the most of your college experience you have to sit down and think about what you want out of college. Then carefully search colleges and universities through collegeboard.com to find a school that matches your criteria. If you want to get a great education at a fair price then a university like CSU is the perfect place for you. If you want a top of the line education regardless of price than maybe an Ivy League school or highly prestigious institution such as Notre Dame is for you. However, if you place more emphasis on your college experience rather than your education I suggest you go to one of your big state universities to meet people and hopefully create networks that can help you in your future.

Just make sure to check out what each school has to offer and choose the one that best fits the students likes and make sure that they will be able to acheive their goal of getting a degree at that school.

Look for a college that fits with your level of academic commitment and one that is affordable. If a better school offers less financial aid think about going to your second choice if it saves money. Life will be alot easier comming out of college if you are not thousands and thousands of dollars in debt. Get involved on campus and try to make friends. Live away from home on or near campus for at least a full year. Go to class, participate, and work hard.

There is no one thing that can make a person enjoy their college experience. In simple terms the college experience is what the student wants it to be. A student can have a great time at any college or university. There is no right or wrong school. A student should visit the campus and ask this question, "Is is a place that I would spend four years in?" As for making the most out of college remember to make as many friends as possible. Without a support group of peers underneath a student, he or she can quickly start to drown in all of the stress and pressure that college brings about. Friends make studying more fun, they understand what you are going through because they are there also, and they can help a student understand all of the little tricks and hints around college that a student would't be able to find by themself. Basically my best advice would be to not take college too seriously. Sure its important but these are the years you will remember for the rest of your life. If I could go back I would have put more effort into my social life.

Take campus tours, do research about the university. Look at the graduation rates and make sure they have programs to assist with finding a job in your field upon graduation. Research the tuition rates and compare them to other colleges. Most of all stay focused, believe in yourself, don't be afraid to ask questions, take your education seriously because if you don't, no one else will.

To explore every college they applied for, if possible to stay there for a weekend,. Take AP classes at your high school and fine the college that best fits you, not your parets, though listen to their input. Also something I didn't do but which I would have find a two-year community college, that has a two plus two program with your college of choice, this will save you on cost of tuition, mainly you complete your gen ed requirements at the two year then they transfer your credits to a four year college and credit them towards your bahelor's degree.

1) I recommend visiting at least three colleges. 2) Find out how many students are attending this college..... students per class. 3) How much will the school cost after four years? 4) Are you able to get financial aid or/and scholarship funding to help out? 5) What extra curricular activities are offered? 6) What type of interaction do the Professors have with their students? 7) Are there awards given for such things like Honor roll, etc.? 8) Does the college have a reputation of being a "party" college? 9) Is it diverse? 10) Are the living quarters safe? 11) Is the college itself safe? Sufficient security staff? 12) Is there sufficient counseling to help you with their schedule? 13) Is there a counselor on staff that can help students that may be depressed, etc? 14) Is there enough quiet space to go to library, etc to ensure quality study time?