La Salle University Top Questions

What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

Nicholas

Get involved with on campus clubs, sports and other activities. This will help you meet so many new people. Parents always try to get as much financial aid as possible, because it is possible.

Keisha

In finding the right colege I believe that it is important to visit the college to see the school's surroundings. I also would suggest to apply for a school that is highly rank in what ever field an applicant is appyng for. In addition, I suggest reviewing the requirements of the school as well as the standards of the school sush as GPA, the gradutaion rate, diversity, etc is important. Finding the right school also invovles making sure the school is affordable and to look into financing options. Appling for FASFA is important so that the applicant is able to receive as much financial aid as possible. Paying attention to deadlines is important such as FASFA and application deadlines. Joining activites and interacting with others is also an important tool in school. Lastly, interacting with teachers is also important as well as asking questions because they are there to help throughout the college experience.

Shane

Make sure you know the area of your campus and are familiar with the surroundings. Also, for athletes make sure you go to a winning program and even if it means having to wait a couple of years to see the field.

LaShae

Any school is what you make it. Don't get caught up in the party scene. Make the most of your time and money as four years goes by very quickly. Use all opportunities your school and community have to offer.

erica

I feel like I did not look around enough for colleges. Because of my sport, I just settled on the first college that would give me money to play. Having said that, I love where I am, and think I would've been happy anywhere.

James

don't go to La Salle if you have a learning disablity you will find little to no help

Matt

You need to do a lot of self reflection and really try to find a school that you would feel comfortable being at.

Rodney

Always visit the college before attending. Get involved in school activities to help make friends.

Richard

Take all the time you need to choose the school thats right for you or your child. It is much harder to succeed in an environment that you do not enjoy.

Christopher

First, parents and students should discuss the student's interests. Also, taking time to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the student will help determine the student's calibur and be able to translate that to the level of difficulty a prospective school may offer. Second, parents and students should identify the major and minors of interests. Within this conversation, students should tell parents about the possibilities of adding a major or minor. After this, they should search for schools that offer any combination of interests. Third, they should take time to find schools that have organizations they are intereseted in. Any school with an organization you may want to join is a bonus. If a school doesn't offer the organization you want but has your majors, then that student should create an organization to fit their needs. Last, when the student arrives at school it should be known that the opportunities to have a fulfilling college life is available, but it is up to the student to take advantage of them. If they don't take advantage of them, it is the student's fault and not the University's.

jason

Make sure your daughter/son is sure that they feel comfortable with the surrounding areas. because if you come from a significantly different location (IE: rural moving into urban) it could be a hard transition.

Ashley

Go with your gut instinct. Visit alot of schools, once you found the right one you will know it. As soon as i got to LaSalle's campus i told myself, "this is it," and there was no convincing me otherwise. Finding the perfect school will make your college experience unforgettable and the best time of your life. If you know what you want to major in, look for schools that offer those courses. If you are undecided, go for a school with subjects that interest you. Look for schools that offer extracurricular activities that interest you. Try going for a school that you can afford, no one likes debt. But ultimately go with your heart, go with what you feel is best, and go somewhere both parent and student can agree on, and feel safe in. AND start applying early!!

Barry

Do whats right

Shanelle

Student, you need to make sure that you are going to college because you want to go. Dont make a life changing decision like this based on what someone else thinks that you should do. If you do, you are going to be unhappy and you will not do as well as you possibly could. And apply to as many schools as possible that interest you asnd have your marjor, do not limit yourself when selecting schools. Also, do not get discouarged when apply for college, never think that you will not get into a school because the criteria reads tsomething and you dont exactly fall into all those categories. There are exceptions to every rule, and a lot of schools do whatever they can to help you if they think that you will work hard. Try and visit the schools that you are applying to, and make sure that you learn as much about the school as possible and the opportunites that will be available to you,

Vishal

Well parents should be aware of how much of a party school it is and how much of a academic school. Also they should be aware of what the student is doing on thier free time and where they are spending there money. Also if they are doing good in school or if they need help in any of thier classes.

april

Its not the school thats the most important thing its what the student puts into it. As long as you try your hardest and put in a good effort you will love where ever you attend.

Jenna

It is tough to provide brief advice to parents and/or students going through the process of finding the right college, because every person is unique, as is each school. Starting early in the college search and application process alleviates stress, since the whole process can be difficult, especially during a time when students' high school careers begin to wind down. Make lists of what schools have the academic and other activites you want to be a part of and make sure to visit as many of them as possible! If you are unsure of what you want to major in (as many students entering college are), don't freak out! Get involved somehow throughout your college experience (whether it be sports, a job, club, etc). This will introduce you to new people, experiences, and open up doors and possiblities for the future. Try to get the balance of school and social life down within the first semester. It will make things easier in the long run. Most of all, have fun and be yourself! This could be one of the best times of your life, but it is all up to you and what you make of it!

Monica

In my opinion, students and parents should look for a college that they will be able to afford because todays economy is not at its best. Over fifty percent of students from the Philadelphia area have had to leave the school they were attending because of the lack of financial aid. You don't want to put yourself in that situation but at the same time you don't want to graduate having to pay a school loan that's going to put you in massive debt. Attend a school where you want to make friends and have fun. Also, get involved with your school it helps you meet new people and you will become friends with people you never expected yourself too. Going away to college is a great experience that happens once in your life and if you have the oppurtunity I highly recommend to take it.

Amy

Make sure the college feels right. If it doesn't feel like home the first time you visit, it isn't the one. There is a college out there for everyone that wants to find one. Keep looking until you find yours. Once you get there, be yourself and make friends that like you for you. It's not high school where you think its important to be friends with everyone. Most people only have 2-3 very close college friends, and that's okay. The most important thing is that those friends like you for you.

Michael

Live on campus the first year but do not declare a major. Continue to take core-courses throughout your first and second years because if you change you major in a later years, classes you have taken previously will no longer apply and become a waste or time, effort and money.

Kate

The first thing to do is to research the school online, expecially if you know what you want to major in. Make sure that the program around that major is good, that's what i did. then go and look at the schools and see what you think. when you actuially attend whatever college you decide, make sure you go with an open mind. be easy to talk to and ready to meet new people. a good tip is to keep your door open when you're in your room. this lets other people walk by and see you and possibly stop by. its a great way to meet people! also, keep an open mind about different clubs and activities. its a great way to meet people who have common interests. the main thing is to be open minded and ready for new things.