Lipscomb University Top Questions

Find a college where you feel comfortable in and make sure that you have some strong relationships.

Look for a place that fits your needs financially. Professionals tell me all the time that it does not matter where you go to school, it just matters that you get a degree and learn as much as you can along the way. To Students: Get as many internships as you can in college. Though they are often unpaid, the experience you get is priceless, plus it's a wonderful way to make your resume look amazing. I have had 3 internships, but wish I would have started earlier and done 2 or 3 more. Also, study hard, but make sure you save time for you. College is one of the greatest times to meet people and discover who you are. You will learn more about yourself in four, quick years than you have in the last 15 years of your life. College has had its ups and downs, but it's been an amazing ride and I'm sad it is ending so soon. Cherish the time because it goes fast.

I think all students should take as long as possible to weigh their options. College is a decision that has an irrevocable impact on an individual's life and should contemplated as seriously as picking one's spouse or career. In order to get the most out one's college experience, they should identify their goals through college. If the goal is simply to have fun, then meet as many people as possible. If it's to beat their fellow classmates academically, then they should bucke down.

Visit the campus! Talk to current students and faculty! If you're in college already, get to know as many people as possible. Participate in as much as you can.

Since the purpose of college is to continue education in preparation to "get out in the real world" and get a job, it is very important to look at the schools that make you a likely candidate for a good job after graduation. This means of course accredidation, reputation in the community, career placement services, and of course, a strong program for your field.

The college selection process must go beyond the school's academic offerings and promised financial aid. There are things to consider that will directly impact the student's ability to perform well in their collegiate life. The type of students, faculty, and beliefs of the university are some of the most important criteria to be evaluated before making any final decision on where to attend. The enjoyment that an individual can obtain during college can be immense and this joy will motivate the student resulting in a more successful academic life. Although the economy has proven to be quite detrimental to the average student, there are still many resources available beyond what the school's financial department has awarded the student. Taking time to look at the type of environment that the student enjoys will be most beneficial in finding a place of higher education that will be conducive to the student's needs. At first glance the most important things end up not being the most important; take some advice from someone who wishes he had looked beyond the school's academic offerings and financial aid awards.

Make sure you visit the schools you are thinking about attending. I ended up at a school I really just applied to for the sake of applying. However, after I visited, I changed my mind completely about where I was going and attended this university instead. Also, don't think about the money so much. Go where you will be happy. I could have had a full ride to several colleges right out of high school, but I can guarentee that I would not have been happy at any of those colleges. Live in the dorms, you will make more friends. And just be yourself. Campuses are diverse enough you will find friends who love you for who you are.

Connection and balance will ultimately determine your/your student's success. Connecting with fellow students and professors provides the emotional and academic support that you will need to thrive during you years at college. Balance is a life skill that must be cultivated in order to be able to look back on the college years as the best part of your life. When choosing a school, find some aspect of it with which you can connect long before the first day of class. This could be a professor in your field, the coach of a sports team, or other students (look for on-line forums for future students). When it comes to balance, make sure to try lots of different things, and learn how to drop a few of them when you realize what is most interesting to you. I was afraid of being overcommitted, so I hesitated to get involved with anything my freshman year. Don't do that. I look back at that, and think of how much more fun I could have had! Finding the balance is key to making the most of the college experience.

to look at what you really want out of your college experiance. and then to base that upon where youwant to go, at lipscomb it si a dry campus and so that was abig part in my descion to go here

Go to a college that draws you to it. Don't follow your friends if the university doesn't "feel" right to you! I am at Lipscomb University for a reason. It promotes my faith to Nashville and surrounding communities and that is why it feels so good to be here! I have a chance to be part of something great and the school is just so student oriented. Make your decision based on how the campus feels and how the department of your major feels. Just remember: you'll be living there for probably 4 years...

Parents- encourage your students to follow their dreams, not only the dreams you have for them. Students- get involoved on campus, whether it is a club or a sport, get involved and get to know people. Try your best to keep your grades up freshman year so you have room for a few worse grades as you progress and your classes get harder. Be responsible and be yourself.

The biggest piece of advice for students is to set your priorities before school starts. It is essential to continuous success in college. Friends, ethics, and self-improvements are three priorities that can determine much of one's success. The biggest advice to provide for parents is to always read the fine print of financial aid papers. This can save money, time, and headache. It is also crutial to see reports of your child's mid-term and final grades. Always know the classes and teachers that your child is enrolled.

To make the most out of the college experience, find a metropolitan area with several colleges to pick from. Then pick the cheapest college. You will still get all the benefits of a college experience for a reasonable amount. Why pay $45,000 over $23,000 or $10,000 a year? You can always take classes at a cheap technical college and transfer credits to your school of choice. Cheap prestige. No matter you pay, you will reap the benfits of a beautiful city. And in a beautiful city you will find beautiful people, beautiful ideas, and a beautiful future.

Come during the week during warm months to experience the campus community at its best. The same community exists at all times, but during warm months, people are often outdoors and much more visible.

Tour tour and tour the college again. Be social, but be studious!

Start by exploring your options, but don't get overwhelmed. There are lots of great colleges out there, and you can be successful at which ever you chose. Look for a college that best fits your learning styles and preferences. Do you learn better in smaller classes where you have more personal contact with teachers? Is the athletic/intramurals/artistic community at a college important to you?

Is that to keep an open mind about every school they visit and make sure that they go to school for the education offered and not the football team or extra-curricular activites that a school might offer. Education is the most important thing in a persons life and that should be the first things on people's minds when they select their school.

The first thing i would say i think the student needs to find a place away from home. This way so that the student can get a real college experience by having to live and make decisions by themselves. Living at home or going to school in the same hometown as college doesn't allow the person to grow into their full potential if he/she is living with comfortability all around.I think this helps not only the student to grow but it aso helps the parents grow into the next phase of their lives. The next piece of advice would be to pick a place where the student has many opportunities to blossom in a way that she/ he wants. With many opportunities around this also helps his/hers social life and and their ability to have all-around characteristic, which will also get them farther along in life.

Choosing the right college is always a tough decision. Several factors come into play when a student decides which school will be right for them. However, in making this important choice of where to go to school for the next two to four years a student must decide their top priorities. Top priorities are what should help narrow the numerous choices of schools down to just a few. Such priorities can include: distance from home, price of tuition, condition of dorms/buildings, peers, quality of the intended field of study, connection to faculty, and the list goes on. After determining what is most important overall for his or her college experience both students and parents need to take campus tours. Go see the actual school! Feel what it would be like to actually go to school there. After each tour decide what things about the school could be tolorable and what you could not live with or without. After this process a students choice of school should be much simpler to make. Once the decision is made and classes begin, remember to be yourself,try your hardest, and strive for high goal. Success starts when you pursue after your goal!

Finding a college that fits your personal lfiestyles and beliefs will lead to the best college experience. You won't have to fit in, the college fits into you. Of course, finding a college that works for you is just as important as finding the perfect person, but leads to a better education. I recoommend you take your time in finding a college and not settle for just whatever school you can get into.

Do not let a boyfriend/girlfriend influence where you go to college. This is one of the biggest decisions you will get to make for yourself before having to include someone else so be a little selfish, go where you think will best help you succeed in life. Don't be afraid to go away from home and if you do, I recommend breaking up with your boyfriend/girlfriend unless you'll be at the same college because if you're attached to someone back home, you cannot get the full experience of college. You need to be out there getting to know as many people as you can and doing as many things as you can. Granted there are a few exceptions but at least try if for a while and see what happens!