Humboldt State University Top Questions

Before you start: Talk to current students to hear what they have experienced. Find all costs and decide in advance if they will be acceptable. Decide what you want from school - knowledge? A job? Friends? Don't go without a reason, your reason. After you start: Join a club of any kind. The more effort you give, the more you receive in return. Remember why you went to school when you are tired of it. Remain busy.

Choosing a good school for your son or daughter should include a lot of research. Money is commonly becoming a major decision factor for parents in what school their child will attend and it's important to know that the quality of education the child will recieve is not always indicative of how much money you will spend on tuition. Certain schools are focused on certain areas of learning and it's important to choose a four year college that has an emphasis on that area of study to ensure an all inclusive education. Humboldt State University has an emphasis on Science and Natural Resources and I chose to go here because I am a Natural Resources major. The school is connected in the career department and getting an internship is quite easy and the internship will usually lead to a full time position. In order to make the most of one's college experience, it is vital that you get involved. if you like sports, join a team, there are tons of clubs and other opportunities so get involved! You will regret it if you don't.

I think the most important thing, when college hunting, to visit as many colleges as you can while the students are there. This way you can really get a feel for the campus and the way the students interact with it and with each other. Attend some lectures if it is at all possible. Did you like the way the professors acted with the students? Figure out what the ratio of teachers to students. Is it more or less than desirable? Decide if you want to attend a large college or a small college. All of these things can be really important to your overall college experience. Get as many of these experiences that you can to ensure that you are making a well rounded decision. And good luck!

look for what school has your top three career choices as majors, then find the one that you feel most comfortable with. Look for friendly people, and activities that are cheap (i.e. mountain biking, hiking, rivers, lakes, parks). Those three things will give you an awesome college experience. You will make friends super fast who will last you a life time.

Don't limit yourself geographically. Really think about what aspects of a school are important to you and what you want to get out of the college experience. Think about what class size you are most comfortable with, and how much one-on-one time you will want with professors. If you don't know what you want to study yet, think about choosing a school that will give you lots of options to choose from (based on location and programs available). Don't feel like you have to stay at the first school you choose or stick with the first major you choose either. It's ok to try new things, especially if you find out that what you are currently doing is not working out. College is a continuous learning process; you will learn about the world and other people, but most of all you will learn about yourself. Have fun learning and finding out where life will take you beyond college.

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Finding the right college and getting the most out of your experience can be done after an evaluation of the self has been done. What are your interests? What other goals do you have in life that are non-academic, such as having a baby, buying your own car, etc? These can greatly interfere with your college plans since many colleges have different general education and major requirements. You might end up in school for more than four years. What non-academic interests do you have? Would you rather be in a more rural area full of fresh air and passive wildlife, or a busy city with a booming night life? Again, these are important things to think about that many students don't take into consideration. A small college town in the middle of nowhere will have less to do outside of school than a big city. Of course, do consider your career goals and use that when looking for a program. Just don't forget about the rest of the stuff you're looking for! And remember parents: they may still be your babies, but to everyone else they are adults now. It's time to trust them.

It's a hit or miss, find a good college that offers a wide range of the classes for the major the student is interested in. Sometimes it works other times it doesn't a student can always transfer out if they are not satisfied.

My advice to you is to not limit yourself to whatever campus you choose. Travel abroad or take a semester or two at a different university. ALL schools have some kind of oppurtunities available to you as a student to broaden your horizens and I advise you to take full advantage of them. It may seem like a lot of money to study on a different continent, but it can be surprisingly affordable if you just talk to your school's representatives about what they have to offer you.

Visit campuses. You need to visit them in order to truly get a feel for what they are like. Be careful of what other students say about the campus, they are only one opinion. If it feels right to you, then it probably is. Get involved on campus. Join clubs and try new things.

Visit the school before going there, and try to spend the night and go to some classes. This allows you to get a feeling of what it would be like to go to school there. Also, don't go if you hate the weather there.

Don't go to a school just because of its location and make sure you will know at least one person going there just so you can have someone to turn to. Most of all, it's not going to be anything like it's portrayed in the movies. Most of us lead pretty boring, routine lives.

I would tell prospective students and parents to visit the campus that they want to attend or thier son/daughter wants to attend. If you think it is a right fit for you, then go there. If it is not, then move on to another. For example, I wanted a college that had very hands-on classes. I am also a very outdoorsy person. So, when I heard about Humboldt State University, where many of your classes have you walking in the redwoods, which are right next to the campus, I was hooked. Any school is going to have people who party, people who always study, etc. So, it is up to you to make the most of the college you go to; meaning, not just your social life, but your classes as well. Study hard and do the best that you can, but also make sure that you take the opportunity to experience different cultures and ideas from your own. Push your comfort levels, you will not regret it.

Do whatever you feel is right at the time, and everything will work out.

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I would definitely visit the campus, sit in on quite a few classes related and not related to your major. Walk around the campus, get a feel for the type of people who inhabit the city or town, visit the actual city you would be living in and eat dinner there or something. Figure out how far away from home you are and if it feels like it's too far, too close, or just right. Try and work out the social life on campus by asking students about it and figure out if that will suit your wants and needs. Also, look into the study abroad program, transfer programs, and possible clubs you could join because you never know, you might get a little bored with college life in your homeland. Overall, just go with what feels right academically, socially, and physically. And above all, realize these are the best years of your life, so get ready to have some fun!!

The right college kind of picks you. When you walk around campus you just feel at home, even if you are six hours away from your home town. The people around you make you feel comfortable and let you be yourself. To make the most of the college experience, you need to be open to try things. If you have a paper due on a Tuesday, and all your friends want to go hiking on Monday you just need to say yes sometimes. College isnt necessarily about the school work, even though it is a big part. College is about finding yourself, through the help of friends and experiences.

In attending college, as in any major life-changing event, the singular most important aspect is your own perception. That is to say, it doesn't matter to any great extent whether or not you choose a large urban campus, a midsized midwestern University, or a small private College. The best decision is, in essance, to run towards yourself. Be it a dedication to environmentalism, a strong distinguished academic tradition, or a mission to change the world that drives you, rest assured that somwhere amongst the myriad of academic institutions lies your perfect choice. And that makes all the diference.

Be sure to visit the college before making any choices. For most of my high school career I had a different school I was dead set on. I visited it and found that it was completely different environmentally and mentally. I then visited the college I attend now and found that it was exactly what I had been looking for. Be sure to visit everything (food, housing, etc.) because if even one thing is not right, it can ruin your entire experience. Also, be set your mind on more than one college. Choosing and sticking with one can lead to going somewhere you don't like 2-3 years down the road because you have changed. Be attuned to teh fact that you will change mentally and take this into account when choosing where you are going to go. Find a college that you can change along with.

Spend time in the area before enrolling to make sure that you know what you are getting into. One of the most important and least recognized factors in choosing a college is the political make up of the university. It may seem silly, but if you are of one political orientation, and the campus is of another your college experience, including the level of your participation in the classroom, and the quality of your education will suffer. Secondly, pick a college that has extra-curricular activities you want to get involved in. The more out of classroom activities you can do the more fulfilling your experience will be. Also, look at what the emphasis in each major is. If you want to study Russian Literature, it will not do you much good if the English dept. at the school focuses on literature from Victorian England, or something like that. Oh, and most important, SPEND A SEMESTER ABROAD! It may sound expensive, but with all of the programs out there to help mitigate the cost it ends up costing the same price as a semester locally, and it is an experience well worth the price.

For a student coming from a low income family like myself, I strongly recommend choosing a college that is not too far from home. I realized this after going to a college that is a 5-6 hour drive from home. Without a car, the thought of taking the Greyhound bus every holiday was looking bleak, and expensive. I got lucky by making good friends that have family in the same area I came from. Throwing a little bit of cash for gas is much better than what you'll end up dishing out for pricy transportation otherwise, not to mention how much longer it takes! I would also like to say that college is everything they say it is. I wouldn't give up my experience in college for anything else in the world.

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what would I tell parents about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience? First of all I would tell the students to choose schools that they think will fit their criteria of field of study. I would encourage them to look into a school that is welcoming and open to diversity, to find a place that can make them happy and fullfill their wants and needs. I would tell their parents to encourage their children to pick a school that will fit their personaity, and would fulfill their area of study. I would also encourage their parents to save for their childrens education.

Make sure that you know what your goals are before choosing a school. Not all schools are created equal and the school you choose will affect your career choices for the rest of your life. The next thing you must do is get involved. It makes a huge difference!

If you select a school that meets academic requirements but does not foster a sense of community and support during the ducational process, it's possible that the entile experience will be less satisfying. Choose a school that has a good balance between meeting academic and environmental needs.

Consider the surrounding area and environment as well as the people who go to the school. Decide on your most important and valuable skills and if they will be applicable and appreciated at the college of your choice. Notice the type of people and diversity of the student body and if it will be a comfortable environment for learning and socializing.

Go wherever you will be happiest, because that will determine how much you get out of the school. Seize every opportunity to make friends and pursue your passions.

Honestly I would say that the most critical thing is to NEVER let money be an issue. If there is a college that one likes, that person should in turn research it and visit it and determine if he would want to go there. I feel like a good education is much more important than money. Education is an investment, why not make it happy thing? Why not make it some place that you would LOVE to spend the next four or five years at. This applies to both students and parents! Also, students always find out who your true friends are and then stick with them and bond. These friendships will be long lasting friendships, people that you will know potentially the rest of your life. It's critical for the first couple years too because you will get home sick. It's hard to let go of the past and you will need strong and loyal friends to accompany you on your journey through college. My last bit of advise is don't wait! Do it now! the future is now. College is the time to take risks and discover. Use this time wisely!

Think about what the best environment for succeeding in college looks like. Is it a huge school where your teachers won't know who you are, or a small school where your teachers will? Will life off campus be so crazy that you as a student will never get any school work done, or will it be chill enouph where you can go out, have fun, but still be able to pull yourself away when you need to get your work done. And will you have opportunities to be involved? Good Luck?

Talk to people who are currently attending the school. Since they're currently experiencing what life is like at that campus right now, they're the best people to guide you in terms of what you're looking for.

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Understand that college is a time for change, pick a university that is different, welcoming, and make sure to visit before committing. Be open to knew topics of interests, listen to the locals and gain as much knowledge from the elderly as you can. College professors are your friends and there to listen.

i would have to say that they should go with their first choice and not think about it twice, as well as look for surroundings of the campus that is always important.

Make sure you visit all of the ones you're interested in and take a walk around town. Talk to people that you see and you will generally get a good feel of the place. Unless you're going to a certain school based off sports or scholarship, you should really go to whatever place makes you feel excited or at home.

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Making the most is definitley key, have a positive attitude. Visit the places first if you can.

choose the school that fits you. choose a school that you will be comfortable in and a school that you can afford.

Getting a feel for the school environment is a big deal when it comes to choosing which school is best for you. A picture is not always enough, so it is a really good idea to visit the schools you are interested in , as well as some you might not feel so stronly about. Visit the areas aroung the schools too. Just because the school is beautiful doesn't mean the area around it is. Think about if you would feel comfortable leaving campus and going into town. Another thing I would suggest is not to choose by convenience (i.e. close to home, close to work, etc.) because continuing education is the most important thing at that stage of anyone's life. Take out loans if you have to. You want to get the best education you can, not the most convenient one.

Visit the colleges you apply to, so you can find the one that feels the best for you. Ask current students how they like it, ask them about the academics, the social aspects of campus, ask about everything. Don't rely on pamphlets or online information, get it first-hand. Also make sure the campus has a good program for your specific major-- like some schools have much better science programs than others.

Never make any commitments you don't have to: contracts, leases, etc... College is hard enough, you need room to make easy changes to be comfortable.

Talk to students--REAL students. Don't always trust other students and faculty whose sole job is to recruit you. Get in there and find the perks and the dirt. Chances are you'll get answers that are much closer to the truth. And to succeed in college, always ask questions. Don't just settle for information that's given to you. Work for more!

Look into financial aid and hidden fees for out of state schools. Make sure you know what the requirements are to gain in state tuition so that the school can't spring any surprises on you. It may seem like a no brainer but it tends to be swept to the way side.

Definitely research the surrounding area first. When I found out about my school, I didn't check to see what stores were nearby. I just knew that it was beautiful, had lots of trees and wildlife. Not much else. I'd also consider all the majors. I didn't think I'd change my major since I had an idea of what I wanted to do in 5th grade. I'm thinking about changing my major now. Even if you think you're absolutely sure, it can change. I wanted to change my major my first semester. As far as dorm life goes, you'll definitely want a bathrobe. I've gotten locked out after showers... Also, if you're going to bring a car to school, and your school is far away, research gas prices.

Watch the weather for the local area for a few months to give you the best idea of the climate. Let your kids go where they want, but make them get their own loans and make sure they work at least 12 hours a week.

Finding a college is just like making any other choice in life. You never know for sure what life is going to hand you, but the best thing you can do is to make a deciscion, based on your judgement, of what you want in life. It's all about setting a goal and enjoying yourself along the way. That goal you set is a decision based on your view of what you want out of life. And the thing is, when you set that goal, you never know for sure if it's the right choice, but by learning to trust yourself, and knowing who you are can greatly impact your choice and role you have in making yourself. Isn't that what college is about? Learning and expanding your knowlege on class material is very important; however learning and knowing yourself is just as important. So my advise for students looking for a school, is to trust yourself with what you want you want out of life. Even if you feel like you don't know what you want, take the time to think about it, and pick which direction you feel is best.

visit the school first and visit during the fall or spring (not summer). see what majors they offer, extra curricular activities, student life, sit on a class that you are thinking of major in.

Go with your first choice, go where feels good, not where other poeple think feels good for you.

Live at home or with roommates. Start at a community college and then go on to a 4 year school, pick a great school for your major, one preferably with smaller class sizes.

To mitigate the significance of choosing the right college would be like leaving the apples out of apple pie. This is the first step of many in determining one's college experience. However, it is easy to place an immense amount of weight upon such a decision. There is no possible way to sum up a quick, do-it-yourself recipe for selecting a college. Students are not a bunch of apples on a tree waiting to be pruned, peeled, and shoved into a perfect pastry. Each individual has different tastes, different sights and goals. The importance rather, should be placed on knowing yourself inside and out. A student needs to recognize what they want to get out of the college experience and what kind of atmosphere will be most conducive for it. Parents, on the other hand, have a tricky role to play as well. Not only do they have to watch their perfect little apples fall off the tree, they know they cannot be there to catch them, to guide them along the way. Be supportive with what your young adult chooses; if they know themselves well, any environment has potential for growth and inspiration.

just make sure that you are open to many new experiences and people