Loras College Top Questions

I would tell myself; hey don't worry, it's is to get along with many people here. they are ready and willing to help you out whenver you need it. This place will help you feel alive and you don't have to be that lone wolf no more. People here actaully care about each other. Because of the size of the school, many people will know you and your story. People you don't know will actually say hello and be curteous. This school is about making a better version of yourself, it wants you to better you in many ways you thought you couldn't and didn't even know about!

I would make sure to take as many college credit courses in high school as possible so that it isn't so hard, time-wise, to figure out what i want to do in life.

Do your homework, try your hardest, and always stay up to date!

If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself not to get too hung up on what I plan to major in. Right now I am a Media Studies major, and after talkning with my Academic Internship Coordinator I am completely optimistic with the opportunities I have on this campus and the opportunities I will have once I graduate. The major is the key to the career, and the learning will only continue as we go into our chosen job and through life.

If I could travel back in time and talk with myself in high school, I would warn myself of the difficulties of college. I would, however, make it a point to do it in a positive way. After experiencing nearly a semester of university, I know that professors demand excellence in every aspect at a level higher than that of high school. I would tell myself about the benefits of working diligently as well. When one finishes a project on which he has spent a lot of time, he gains a sense of accomplishment and worth. Ultimately, I would prepare myself to become organized and to anticipate a feeling of success in my schoolwork.

Dear Jordan, I know you are so excited for college in the fall and starting a new chapter in your life. There are so many things that I want to tell you before you get there, but in many ways, many of those things you need to learn in your own time. Just remember to stand up for yourself and keep strong in your beliefs. You will have many trials with various people, so remember to always keep an open mind and listen to others. Don't ever forget where you came from, and keep in close contact with the people you love the most. They will always be on your side, no matter the circumstance, so don't be afraid to lean on their shoulders when you need them. Lastly, don't feel "nerdy" for working hard in school, believe me, you will be so happy every semester when you see your grades and see your name on the Dean's List. Love, your older and wiser self, Jordan

When looking for a college you need to know yourself. If you like spending time with your family then it might not be the best decision to go to a college far enough away that you cant come home for a weekend. It is also very important to look at a college that has your major so you will leave there with a degree. If you don't know what you want to do for a career it is perfectly acceptable to attend a community college. It alows yourself to get classes out of the way while trying to figure out what and who you want to be. Once you start college it is important to be involved. It will allow you to meet new people and make life long friends. Remember not to spread yourself too thin. If you are in too many activities and cannot give one hundred percent to all of them the you need to limit your activities. Remember, study but make sure to have fun.

Know what your priorities are for your college experience, and talk to various students at the college to get a feel for the atmosphere of the college. If financial issues are important to you, look at several schools to find best deal. Talking to current students of the school can give you a good idea of how affordable the school will end up being. Looking back, if I could redo my high school career I would have taken honors courses and I would have chosen to learn an instrument. By getting into college honor courses and being involved in the university's band, your tuition is almost entirely covered at many private colleges.

There are several important aspects in looking for the right college or university. First, know how big of an establishment you want to attend--some do well with larger, lecture courses, others in smaller, one-on-one classes. Know what you prefer. Look at where it's located in relation to your hometown. How far away do you want to be? Do you have a car or ready transportation? That's a key factor in allowing a smooth transition for many people, especially if they want to go home often or need to work off campus. The most important factor is PRICE! How much money do you have saved? Will you need to work to pay? How much in financial aid will you get? If you have large tuition costs and a little financial aid package, think about the payment options. That is my most important part of trying to continue at a private college--how much money I will need, and how I can get it.

Take as many campus visits as you can. Try to find a school that you will be comfortable at, if you can, stay overnight on campus. Once you know what you want in a school, the sooner you will find a school that fits you. You shouldn't go to a school that fits you because it offers you money based on sports or family ties. Also, don't go to a school because of friends or a boyfriend or girlfriend. Do that and you will be happy and succesfull in school.

I would tell them to make sure they choose the college that is right for them, and not just the college their friends are going to. I chose a small college because i enjoy learning in a smaller environment where the teacher knows my name, and i am friends with everyone in the class. Smaller schools like Loras College help you strive to do better. For example, if you do not attend class the teacher will probably send you an email making sure everything is ok. Small colleges are much more personal, and it really helps you make the most out of the college experience.

Visit each campus. Find the one where you feel the most at home, and like you fit in. Find a college where you can keep doing your interests, but also a campus where you can explore new interests, as well. Make sure that you try to find somewhere where you can get good financial aid, as that helps parents and students to stress less. Once you get to college, learn to manage your time and money well. Also make sure to be responsible. There is so much to do at college, and it would be easy to spend all your time and money on socializing. While friends are important, it is important to keep your grades up, too! The real reason you go to college is to get an education. Have fun and study hard!

Finding the right college takes so much time and effort, but is definitely worth it. To find the right college you really have to know what you want in a college. Whether it is a big university, a private college, or a 2 year community college. You also have to take into consideration what kind of activities you want to do, and what you can afford. Paying for college is definitely not easy, and you want to make sure you make the right decision right away. Finding scholarships are very important to help you pay for college. Any little bit you receive will be very beneficial. One thing to enjoying college is getting good grades. You need to focus and work very hard the first semester in order to get your GPA set at a high level. This is also very beneficial because you could possibly be able to recieve money from your school for getting good grades. Be optimistic, and adventurous in college. Try new things you never would normally do, because you only attend college once!

I would tell the student to try get involved as much as possible. Being involved in a variety of organizations helps make your college experience exciting and builds your resume.

I would say to attend many college visit days because you get a much better feel as to how the college is by walking around campus and seeing what students and classes are like. If you feel like it will be a good fit for you and you fit in at that college, then you should consider going there. Usually you can get a good feel for what that college will be like after visiting it. Look into your interests at the college. If you know what you want to major in, you should sit in on those classes and talk to professors or students at the school.

If you know what you want to do in life, look for colleges that can get you there - not the fastet, but the most prepared. Don't freak out, just look for what you like and don't get discouraged if you aren't accepted; you can try again if you wish it. If you don't know what you want, still look at more than one or five colleges. Look at schools that give you multiple opportunities and try not to worry about the money situation if it's an issue - there are plenty of scholarships and financial aid help out there to get you through, though nothing comes without hard work. And mostly, just have fun. This is your future you're working on, but there is nothing to worry about - wherever you are meant to be is where you'll end up, and if you don't like it, you're the one that has the ability to change the outcome.

Talk to students IN the major you're looking at about that program; some divisions can be drastically different from others.

The first thing that I would suggest is to visit as many schools as possible. Also, go somewhere that offers a lot of different degrees in case you do change your mind. It is important to leave your options open and it is easier to change majors and one school than to transfer to another. Another important thing is to go to the school that you want to go to, not the school that others want you to go to. To enjoy school, you just have to put your emphasis on your school work and if you are successful in the classroom it is easier to find time to have fun and have a social life. Be diverse and try as many things during school and make as many freinds because it is the last time that you can use money you don't have and experience a lot of things without worrying about a career or a family.

When searching for a college, I would advise students and their parents to reasearch, research, research! Pick a college that is right for you, and meets all of your needs. For example, if you have to work three jobs to afford the college, you're probably not getting the education you may think you're paying for. However, realize at the same time that an education is priceless and no one can take it awary from you. After choosing a college, try to make close connections with your professors and upper-classmen. Professors may help you network to the college community and beyond. Upperclassmen may be willing to show you the "ins-and-outs" of the college and provide other tips to make the transition from highschool to college easier. The greatest words of advice I would have to incomming students would be: "Be willing to work hard, and be open to change." A strong work ethic will carry you further in your life than your GPA; let people know you are a hardworker. Being adaptable and open to change will also ease the transition process making your life less stressful. Enjoy the experience; it flys by!

Look for size and personality of the college. That is the most important. Does the environment suit you? Don't be pressured to decide on a major or stick with the one you first choose. Try new things, you never know what you'll fall in love with. Just make sure the school in environment is right for you.

I honestly feel that picking the right school is a hard decsion. I thought I had my mind made up when I visited Loras but I was wrong. Everything I thought I wanted in school changed in a matter of one day. I just got this "at home" kind of feeling from the minute I walked on campus to the time I left. Really going with your gut feeling, and choosing the school you want to go to; not the parents choice. Your parents are not the ones attending the school for the next four years. I would make sure they offer your field of what you may be interested in and talk to those intrested in it as well. If you go to school undecided that is ok as well. College is a time of growing and learning more about yourself. What better way to do it then at a school you feel safe and complete at. That is what I found at Loras. GO DUHAWKS :)

Choose a college where you will be able to receive support from students, faculty, staff, and your family or home community. This is hard to gauge on a campus tour, so be sure to ask about things like student-faculty interaction, alumni involvement, and pick up a copy of the school paper, which is a great way to find out what is happening and important on the campus. Once you choose a school, get involved. Not only in clubs and organizations, but in your daily life, meet people, and not just students, get to know the faculty, staff and administration as much as you can. Take part in the campus life, meaning attend sporting events, cultural activities, entertainment nights. Branch out and do things you wouldn't normally do, all while staying on top of your school work.

First and foremost, you are there to get an education. Whether you go to a school because of a sports scholarship, academic scholarship, no scholarship, grandparent's generous donation, or any other way it's important that you remember that you are there to learn. Make a routine with your days. Study often even if its only 30 minutes at a time. By keeping up with my studies I found that I was able to have more time on the weekends with my friends exploring all the parts of the town from the old wine cellars, to the lead mines that are left from the 1800's. Explore the area, god only knows what you'll discover. And finally, make friends with everyone. If you are religious, be sure to meet someone who isn't. Talk with them. Learn from them. Explore every boundary that will be laid before you when you go to school. And parents let your kids go. Don't call them every day. Keep in touch with them, but don't make your kids feel like they are being checked up on at every moment. They need that freedom to explore life on their own.

My best advice would be not to discount small "no name" schools, or private institutions just because the ticket price looks high. Education is an investment. We'll pay $50 for a pair of tennis shoes that last one year, think about the possibilities that a college education will provide and the lifetime of benefits you will see. I'm willing to pay for that. If you already know what you want to go to school for, great, but if you don't, there's no need to force it. Many people develop during their college years and their interests change. There is a lot of pressure to know what you want at 18 years old, and it's not very realistic. Try to release yourself from the pressure of socieity, and just go with what works for you financially and what "feels right". DO your assignments! READ the chapters you are assigned! DON'T spend all of your time studying! DO give yourself breaks! Take part in nintramural activities. Go outside!

My advice to students and parents looking for the right college would be to make sure that the college fits the student. I would start out by making a list of majors that you are looking at, activities that you are interested in, and the size of school and city that you are comfortable with. There are a lot of schools out there, so you should be able to find a few colleges that meet all of your requirements. Make sure that you take college visits to each of the colleges that meet your needs and talk with the faculty in the area or areas that you wish to study. Also, make sure that you are comparing the final cost of each college after receiving the financial aid award letters. Some colleges are much more generous than others with scholarships so that can play a big role in the final decision. If you choose one of the schools from the list, you will most likely find other students with similar interests and you will have a great college experience!

The ideal college for anyone is one that after four years will have made the student into the best version of themselves. A college should challenge a student to stretch to their fullest capacity in multiple areas; intellectually, socially, and morally. The end goal after your time at college should be a confident and aware adult who is ready to contribute to the world. When looking at colleges/universities and deciding which would be the best fit, the emphasise should not be so much on the question, "What feels right for me right now?" but rather, "What will help me become who I want to be?" Be observant, and be prepared to do plenty of research into everything the college you are looking at offers. If something sticks out to you about a certain institution, try some introspection and discover why that particular aspect is important to you. Will it be something you can appreciate after you've graduated? If an institution seems to strick a personal chord when looking at it through a future-oriented lens, you know you have found a good pick.

College is not just an institution you will attend in order to attain a degree. It is a place you will call home for likely four years of your life. It will not just shape your technical skills, but who you become as a person. Don't choose a college based on your major. Statistics may not seem to apply to you, but the fact is almost everyone changes their major. When choosing a college look at which institute fits you and will challenge you intellectually, socially, and spiritually. Find a place that you can call home, but at the same time challenge you to open up to new ideas. College can be the greatest time of your life if you are willing to let go of your fears and try new things and work hard. Take the time to look at more than one college and then do what feels right to you. You know yourself best.

Go visit many and weigh the pro's and cons. Its OK to trsf if one doesn't work out.

In making your choice about schools, be sure to take into account what is in your comfort zone. If you are very religious, but are not a particular faith, you should think strongly before choosing to go to that school. You should also take into account the amount of money you are willing to spend. You should also consider if you want a liberal arts education, or if you just want to get your degree, and not have to mess around with any other classes. All of these factors are important in choosing a school for yourself/son/daughter. One of the most important factors, however, is whether you feel comfortable when you step onto the campus. I would strongly recommend a campus visit. This is the only way to determine whether you will be comfortable there or not.

Make sure the college has the major you want and also that it looks fun!!

First of all, be open to many possibilities because you never know what school might surprise you as being the one. Personally, I had never heard of my school until right before I applied and I love it. Second, and most importantly, when you get to school meet as many people as you can. Get out there and do not be shy because everybody is looking for new friends and you do not want to miss out on that opportunity. Also, get involved with something right away such as a sport, club, sorority, etc. It probably will be a lot of work at first but it will teach you time management, help you to meet more people, and most likely open many doors for your future. Lastly, do what you want to do. You are going to have peer pressure to do something you do not want to do, pressure to pick a major, pressure to get a job and much more. I am telling you that there will always be other friends, time to choose a major and money to earn. Don't put added stress on yourself. Remember, take your time and do what makes you happy!

sit in on a class talk to the professors

You may think you know what you want, but chances are you don't. So find a place that makes you feel comfortable with making mistakes, exploring, and changing your mind. Get involved and take an active role in your college search, and you will end up making the right decision.

dont go to loras for teaching but all others are good....small class sizes are good

When trying to decide where to attend school, it's very important to keep an open mind. Visit as many schools as you can. Do overnights with students that attend those schools and live a day in their life. Once you've done that you can narrow the choices to your top three schools to apply to. Living on campus for your freshman year is very important. Don't room with someone you went to highschool with. Have a random roomie. Participate in everything that you can fit into your schedule. Extra-curriculars will make college more fun and look good when you graduate. Do something you've never done before like take a dance class or be a part of student senate. And lastly, find a study group. Sharing notes and reading outloud with you peers will help your grades a lot, and studying is always more fun when you're with a group of people.