DeSales University Top Questions

This survey was kinda long and some questions seemed to be redundent. But alot of it was good I actually enjoyed some of the questions presented. It made me think about how i feel about DeSales and made me loce it more.

It's not so much about finding the school you like the most as it is about finding teh school you hate the least. When you choose a school you love, you'll soon find the honeymoon to be over as you simply grow bored with all the things that once thrilled you. If you find a school you hate the least, you are guaranteeing yourself that, even as you inevitably grow bored with what the school has to offer, you will never regret your time there.

Definately let your kids stay for an over-night at the colleges that they are looking at. Also, visit twice, once in the winter to see the campus mostly dead, and also in the spring and see what the campus is like when it is really bustling.

For students- they just need to find a school that they actually love. Thats what happened with me, my grandmother kept saying go to a local school since it's cheap but i felt out of place at like state colleges. Here i felt like i belonged.

The most valuable advice that I am able to give anyone is: if you know what you want in life then go for it. Don't be scared of the "what if" question's regarding a career such as "what if I don't make it" or "what if I can't live up to it." Follow your heart and mind in choosing the best school for you and take everything into consideration. Don't just think of your individual major but also about the campus life. What are the dorms like? How do other students that already attend like the school? Don't be afraid to explore and discover all that the college or university has to offer.

Many students change their major in college. Pick a school that you think has a variety of good majors that you will be interested in. Take internships relating to what you want to do when you graduate. It really helps put your goals in perspective. Really get to know other students during Orientation week. It's the best way to make friends. Always be open to new ideas and experiences. That's what college is all about--expanding your horizons.

Find a college that is about you. This is not selfish, but a tactic to find your true fit in a place where you will spend the most important years of your life. Make sure you can live in the dorms--you spend more time there than you realize--it must be home! Investigate the integrity of the academic programs, and do not be afraid to go to a small, lesser known school. Just because it does not have a name like Harvard does not mean that its graduates are any less successful or that its programs are any less amazing. Look at the environment around your school; can you handle living in a cornfield or do you need the city lights? Attend overnight programs, meet professors, and KNOW them. They are your best confidants, contacts, and friends--and they've been there! They know what it's like to do what you are trying to do. Never let go of your values and do not be afraid to stand up for what you want. Focus on your studies but take the time to make your best friend and meet your potential husband/wife. This is your time. Embrace it.

make sure you visit the colleges you are interested. Also , if some schools offer the oppourtunity to spend the night on the campus before attending the school, i would strongly suggest you take the time to do these things.

Step outside the box even when thinking about where you might want to go. You will gain so much confidence in your first couple years of school that you don't want to think back playing the what if i try for that school. If you have a reach school...try for it. Don't regret anything and realize that you are worthy for anything you want. You already can have what you want, just try and if it doesn't work- pick yourself back up and do something else. (Easier said then done, I know.) You see, college is an amazing experience to learn things you never realized you cared about, to get involed to make life long friends and strenghten your relationships with old ones. Make your college experence what YOU want it to be. It is all about growing and learning. Enjoy your time and cerish it because it goes so quickly. Above all, live INFINITLY. And to the parents- your kids still need you. don't forget. :-)

I would say to check out as many schools as possible and when you've found the right one, go with it. Go with what feels right. Ask a lot of questions, find out from real students, not just the ones who work for the school and try to find out what activities in the area and at the school appeal to you. I would also take advantage of any kind of stay over the school might offer. They're a fun way to learn about the school and also meet the students who go there.

The best advice I could give is to trust your gut. Visit as many colleges as you can and when you find the right one for you, you will know. It's a gut feeling. You want to feel comfortable and feel like this is a place I can succeed. There is a lot to choose from and only you will know what is right for you. To make the most of your college experience, you need to put work first (after all you're there to learn), but remember to have some fun and not to stress the small stuff- trust me there will be plenty of time to stress throughout life. Planning ahead is essential especially when it comes to your job, workload, and prior years. A great college experience is a simple recipe: time management, time for yourself, acedemics, non-acedemic activities, and relationships (friends, family and faculty). College will be rewarding, but you wont believe how fast it goes- take advantage to everything that your school has to offer!!!

Start as soon as you can. I started looking for schools the summer of my senior year of high school and ended up running around every weekend looking at schools. Also try and decide on a major before you choose a school. It will make finding the right one that much easier.

Finding the right college is a long process that can feel extremely overwhelming. Before looking at specific schools, I would suggest to decide what exactly the student is looking for (location, major, size, etc.) this narrows down the search and helps to make the decision easier. When deciding, the parents and the student need to visit the schools together and agree on the decisions so that everyone will be happy during the college years. The student should visit the college they want to go to a few times before making a definite decision to make sure that they can spend the next few years of their life there. To make the most of the college experience the student needs to be as involved as possible, especially in the beginning. This is a great way to get to know other students and the campus and make friends that will last the college years or even a lifetime. Also through the year attend as many events as possible to learn new things and have fun while so that the student is not studying all the time. Be sure to have fun but also do all the work needed to succeed in school.

You should most defenatly visit the college before accepting and do have an overnite visit. get involved. and just do what you feel passionate about. or else, you'll get lost in the sea of students. and make good friends. cuz they're the ones who'll help you through the tough spots.

Going to college can seem like a very daunting and scary task, but I assure you that it is one of the best things that could ever happen to you. To you, as a student, I say that you need to attend the school that you know is right for you, no matter what people say. This is not a time for peer pressure to be an issue. You will know when you visit a school if it is the right one for you or not. The minute I stepped foot on the campus of Desales University, I knew it was going to be my new home. To parents, just know that they will always be your son or daughter. They won't forget about you when they go off to school, I promise! When it comes to making the most of the college experience, just do whatever you can to get involved! Clubs, events, orientations, etc. are all there to help you and you will make some of the best friends of your life! I wish you all the best of luck, just remember not to stress and find the best school for you! I KNOW I DID!

I would say that people should choose a college they feel most confortable with. Look at size, people, professors of your major. Also dont go into college not knowing what you want to major it is a waste of time and a waste of money if your going to be taking classes out of your major or change your major 3 times. Know what you want and know what you have to do to compete it. Another thing is look at the location. Some people dont like the city and some people dont like the country look for something that you are completly confortable with.

Go with your gut feeling. When I walked onto my campus, I knew right then and there that it was the school I was supposed to attend. I applied to 11 other schools and none felt like home. Look at the majors available and the resources the school provides. Walk through where many students are to get a good feel of the atmosphere (like the cafeteria). It is easy to feel the attitude of the school To make the most of the college experience get out and meet everyone. Dabble with all the different groups you may be interested in and make it your own. Everyone is in the exact same situation as you are, so no one will have the upper hand over you. Be social but dont be dumb. Work hard and get the grades down, youll regret it later if you slacked off freshman year. Studying may not be the coolest thing to do on a thurs night, but come junior/senior year when youre not scrambling to turn a decent GPA, youll be in the clear. Just find a good balance between work, experience, and fun. Be yourself. There will always be a niche for you

When you walk on the campus you'll know if it is the right choice for you. Don't worry about "name brand" schools... in the end, it all won't matter anyway.

I would advise that you spend the night at the school that you are considering. This way you will have an inside view of what the school is really like and you will get to meet some of the students that go there because you will be staying in the dorms with them for one night. You will eat in their cafe and go to their classes. This will help prevent students from feeling like they "didn't know what they were really getting into" and it will make the transition from living at home to moving to college much easier. It will also give prespective students a look at the work load at the school they are considering as they will be witnessing the classes, getting to know the professors, and seeing how much work is being distributed.