The College of Saint Rose Top Questions

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

Lyndsey

Parents should listen to their children. If they don't like the feel of the school when they walk on campus they won't like it so don't force them to look at it. Students should take advice from their parents because sometimes they know you better than you think. Let parents help pick out a school. That way the range of schools varies.

Stephanie

I would advise parents and future students to consider all aspects of the college experience; the education, the social life, and the expense. I would then encourage them to consider which of these held the most importance for them when deciding on which college to attend. I know I have received a wonderful education from my college, but I feel like I definitely missed out on the social aspect of the college experience. My biggest regret is that I did not study abroad. Travel and culture are interests of mine and I wish I had pursued them more in college. So I would advise students to find what things interest them and pursue them, alongside their education, in order to get the most out of their college years.

Kelly

To parents: when visiting a campus with your child, look for how they react to not only the campus itself, but the surrounding area. They are going to have to live there, not just go to school there, so they are going to have to be able to enjoy what surrounds the campus as well as the campus itself. To students: when visiting a campus, look at the people who work there, not just the faculty and staff, but maintence, facilities, security, and food services. These are the people that are going to see you at your worst, in the morning getting breakfast when you haven't showered yet, and when the toilet is clogged in your dorm and they have to come fix it. In a tight spot if you ever need to call security, even just for an escort home from the library, are they going to be cold and only business-like or are they going to be warm and really make you feel secure? You will only have professors for class, but how do you feel about the people that are always around? Good luck!

Kathleen

It is very imortant to find a college that fits you as a person. Go visit schools, and eventually you will see one that just feels right. Once you do go to school, the "college experience" is something to take advantage of. You should go to every class and do all your work, but you should also take advantage of the social opportunites that are all around. Go to a sports game, or go to a concert. Many colleges go out of their way to make sure that the students have social options on campus, so they dont go out drinking every night. So the only advice I can give, is to take advantage of everything.

Jessica

I would say to check out all campuses, even those that you may not seem interested in. Once on a campus, you have a different outlook on life and school!

Jennifer

My advice would be to not limit yourself. Discover your interests, determine how far you are willing to move away, and search. With the amount of colleges and universities in America it would be a shame to see a student just settle for a college they dont enjoy or benefit from. Going to college is a rewarding experience both socially and academically. It is important to be involved on campus and with the community in order to benifit that much more. College days are the days that you shape your future and it should not be wasted. My advice is to get out there and go bold, try your hardest, and take as much as you give.

Olga

I would tell parents and students to stray from the tour and talk to actual students, in the deptartment, of choice. The Students on the tours are there to make you want to go to the college. You need the truth.

Tammy

First for students in choosing a college that they need to pick a college for the right reasons. They shouldn't go to a college in Hollywood just because it is located by a beach; but instead choose a college that's recommended for the degree. What kind of classroom do they want to learn in such as small of 20 students or lecture halls of 80? Also go to many different colleges. Students should pick at least three different colleges that are good for them and then visit them for themselves. Try to choose colleges that are good academically and socially; for instance colleges that offer many clubs and organizations or have teams for sports to be in. Being involved in clubs and sports make the college experience more fun and you meet a lot of new exciting people that you would have not before if you didn't join any of these extra things. Lastly if you can go to a two year, community college that can transfer credits to a four year college of your choice. later can save you or your parents a lot of money that way.