Northeastern State University Top Questions

To make most of your college experience you really need to balance school and your social life. School is always more important.

Every student needs something different out of their college experience. Knowing what the student needs is the best way to choose a college and maximize their experience. Some kids need to get far away, and some kids need to stay closer to home. Some kids may do better at a smaller school with smaller student-to teacher ratios, while others may prefer a larger campus with larger classes. Also, I am a strong advocate of living on-campus. It not only allows students to have experience living on their own, but it allows them to build close relationships with friends that also live on campus. I have several friends that are commuters, and I know that they do not enjoy or get as much out of their college experience as I do. Although money is often an issue, try not to make it the sole deciding factor.

Don't put all your hopes on going to one school.

For students, choose a college that will fit you, like a place that has variety that will give you a good education but has other alternatives if you change your degree plan. Don't go with what your parents want, do what you want because in the end, it will be you who will graduate with the degree and have that career, not them. Follow your heart and always do your best. Don't be scared to walk up and talk to someone and make a new friend. Put yourself out there and let yourself feel experiences that you've never felt before. College is a place for firsts, so make them memorable. For parents, don't be too hard on your child(ren). They need to make the decision, and you need to support them in any way and form. Be there for them, and guide them on the right path without steering them away from their dreams. Let them make mistakes and don't be too hard. They will eventually figure it all out and make you proud.

It is very important for a student to learn as much as they can about his or her's self before attending college. The earlier a student utilizes their talents and understands what can and will make them happy, the better. Family income, support and grades and majors are important, but ultimately it is the students choice, and that should be respected. So when choosing, it is important to keep the mind and spirit in context. Individuals choose to go to college for different reasons. It is important to weigh interest and ability with cost and location in choosing a school and/or major. The internet can be of great use when searching for the right school. Of course, a university's history and record of student achievements would be of importance. However, I have found that social networking websites can give an insider's scoop on what a college is really like. Students will disclose more unbiased information than the folks that are paid to get prospective students' interest. Still, reputation can be a deciding factor.

Live on-campus: This is one piece of advice every parent and student should take with them. I live off-campus, in fact I commute 40 minutes each day I have class. With my work schedule and living so far away, I'm not able to be involved in any extra-curricular activities. When my alarm clock doesn't go off and I have 30 minutes until my class starts, I am still late. Commuting is difficult in many aspects. There is the weather, price of gas, the driving time, and being able to be flexible with making your schedule. They don't always cancel class when it's snowing and they don't refund your gas money. Scheduling classes is especially hard when you have a job as well. To cut down on driving back and forth, I try to stick to only going to class two to three days a week; however that means to be full-time I am there all day, classes back-to-back. So when you're thinking about what university to choose, think about living on-campus, the distance from your family, what majors are offered, and what you can afford.

Don't limit you options. Do a lot of research and set up tours with prospective universities.

I think you should sit down and weight the pro's and con's of each college that you are excepted into. Talk to your friends and family members but most of all you should go and check out the colleges that you have applied for. And to make the most out of college make sure you study "dont ever cheat" it is not worth it for one you dont learn anything from it, and so you can do well in the future. Make sure you make friends they are easy to find all you have to do is say hi for starters no matter how shy you are I am shy and I still meet new people everday. Just go and have fun and study real hard.

Choose a school you feel comfortable with, and not particulary one that all you high school friends are going to to. I knew one person up at Northeastern, but could not be happier with my decision. I met friends there that will be my friends forever. For me, small class sizes and strong extral curricular activities werevery important. If was a way for me to keep my life balanced. Choose a college that will put you in a position to build friendships and succed. Do not let a large enrollment number or strentgh of the football team make your decision for you, that life is not for everyone. It is important to surround yourself with people of similar interests and a hunger for personal growth.

The best advice I could give is to be self-disciplined. Find reasons to complete your education that will motivate you when you are tired or have other things you would rather do than study or do homework. Don't go to college just because someone else wants you to. That is a waste of time and money; your own time and your parents or the governments money. Strive to excel in whatever you do even if you cannot see a reason for it right now. Take pride in all of your work and share what you have learned. By doing so, you will be able to complete your education in such a way that it will bring you a sense of pride that you will be able to take with you throughout your life.

The moment I stepped foot on campus the first time I visited I knew it was the right place for me. The environment was friendly, it was close to home, the major I am interested in pursuing was offered here, the campus was beautiful, and the extracurricular activities I was interested played a big part in campus life. Also, because of my GPA and ACT score I was awarded a scholarship to attend the school. Find a school you fit in. What is important to you? Whatever it is, may it be strong academics, athletics, or joining a fraternity or sorority, pick the school that offers opportunities for you to plug into what you are passionate about and interested in.

Make sure that you take college into consideration it is a big decision. For prospective students make the most out of your college experience by getting involved and make sure to study. College is as hard as you make it. Do not wait until the last minute to do your work stay on top of your studies.

First I would say to the Parents, your child's happiness depends alot on where he/she goes to college and how much of the decision to go there was theirs. If he/she is given the final decision as to where to go then chances are they are going to feel like you actually have confidence in them and will be there to back them up 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. Secondly I would tell the Student that if your parents respect you enough to allow you to make the final decision on where you want to go, then you should weigh all of the different issues surrounding your decision, for instance if this school has a good program for the degree you are wanting to go into. There are lots of things to consider when choosing the right college and you might not find it right off or, but be sure that the one you choose is somthing that you can both agree on and will fit the budget (for the parents) and your overall student needs. The key is to respect each others reasons for choosing or not choosing a specific school.

If you plan on attending a university and paying boo-koos of money you better enjoy what you are paying for and get the most bang for you buck. Really try and research the university you or your child is planing on attending. You want to make sure that you are going to live comfortably and the college is going to suit your educational needs. What most people don't know is that college is a service business, as in "serve-us". Most colleges are all about leaching every little penny they can out of your pocket, and in return don't really serve your needs. Some valuble information that I am going to pass on to you is to get your general education classes out of the way before you really decide on a major. You could change your major 2 or 3 times before you really decide on what you want to pursue as a career. Enjoy your free time when you have it. When you get down to doing the homework, it can sometimes cause stress on your brain and you really don't want that! Now, go out there and fulfill your dreams!

Ask the students, and I mean the average student. Not the student workers. Find the plain jane student.