University of Georgia Top Questions

I believe that ever student should have an opportunity to get out their house and experience life for themselves, however they should go to the college for themselves and not for their parents dreams. I was so blessed that my parents gave me the choice of which college I could attend, within economic and other reasonings. However I believe that education should be the utmost reason for a student to choose a school, yeah football is great, but you are in school to further your education so that you can make something of yourself. Then again if you can find a school that has all of those perks, well then its a perfect choice. Help your children by setting boundaries but also giving them the freedom to choose, because after all it is there future not yours!

join clubs and organizations to get involved around campus. its hard to find the perfect college for you but in the end where ever you choose to go it will all work out.

As a transfer student from a very small school, I would tell students to stay level headed. College can be very overwhelming at times, especially if you are living off campus and having to pay bills, but once you get into a routine, the stress will subside. Be sure to get involved with something that you are interested in such as religious groups or intramural sports teams. The people you meet in these groups can serve as great support groups and most of the people will become some of your best friends. You can enjoy yourself at school, but never forget what you are paying for, and that is obviously an education. Professors are not near as lenient because they expect you to act like an adult. Stay focused, turn things in on time, and if for some reason you do mess up, go talk to your teachers. Although it seems impossible, you can definitely have a relationship with your teachers, you just have to initiate it. College is meant to be a "once in a lifetime" experience, but it definitely is whatever you make of it, so try to make the best of it!

the best thing a student can do is visit the college by themselves or with a friend so that they can get a feel for what it is really like. talk to current students. sit in on a class in your future major. don't just do the tour, explore by yourself, it guves you a better feel for the real university

You got to do the work and go out and see different types of schools and get a full aspect of everything that a student at that school will experience. Finally when you realize the final schools that you're considering, think about if you will comfortable enough with the people, atmosphere, and events on campus, because that will be your life for the next four to five years. Don't make a quick decision on college!

Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions a young adult will ever make. The school you choose is where you will spend 4 years preparing for the rest of your life. The school you choose will effect your degree of education and the location in which you have opportunites for jobs. However, the academics are not the only important factors. Since you will be spending 4 years in your school you want it to be a place where you feel comfortable, confident, and valued. If I could give advice for choosing a college, it would be to trust your instincts, visit the school before you accept admission, and choose a place where YOU want to spend 4 years, not where your friends or family think is the best place for you; because ultimately the prospective student is the one who will spend their time there. Make sure the school you choose has a good history and has the classes/activites/lifestyle you're looking for! As for making the most of the college experience, it's different for everyone. As long as your happy with it, it's a good choice!

Thanks to the degree that I earned at the University of Georgia, I am now teaching middle school students in the eighth grade and challenge them each day to think about their futures and where they see themselves in five short years. I look into the eyes of my students and I see the potential they possess; however, so few students and parents believe they can receive and achieve the best education possible. My advice for students and parents about finding a college and making the most of a college experience is to determine what the student wants to do with his or her life and to find the very best school for that career path. In my own education, I decided to shoot for the best, and now, on the flip side, I see that my choice was worth the challenge. As I hope to enter graduate school within the next two years after gaining experience in the classroom, I hope to model for my students this very ideal--to take education seriously, to invest in the college of his or her choice, and to put as much blood, sweat, and tears into a degree as one can muster.

My advice to parents and students is to visit the schools that you apply to. And don't just take a one-day visit, spend the weekend. If the school offers it, attend a weekend long program that exposes you to the true college setting. I attended GA Daze, a program here at the University of Georgia, and that made my mind up and showed me that UGA was for me. Once you make your decision and are accepted to the school of your choice, look up other incoming students on the internet, i.e. FaceBook. It's a great way to meet people and possibly find your roommate. It also makes the transition easier because you have some familiar faces and people that you somewhat have gotten to know. But also, be outgoing and meet new people who you see around campus. If you are friendly, most times, people are receptive and friendly as well. The most important thing I can say is to take advantage of every opportunity presented. Get involved with things that you are passionate about because when you show passion and take steps toward a positive cause so many doors open for you.

I would advise to prospective college students to thoroughly examine the colleges you want to apply to. One things I wished I had done when I was looking at schools was to think more about what exactly it was I wanted out of my college. It is also very important to visit the colleges you are looking at. Your college is a place you will spend about four years of your life and it is very important to know if that particular school is the best fit for you. Make sure you have researched your prospective colleges in every area that concerns you. Find out what kind of financial aid is available, what the social life is like, what extracurricular activities are offered, and any other aspect of the school you wish to know. It might also be a good idea to get the opinions and views of students who attend the college which you are looking at. Getting a first hand account of what campus is all about can be very beneficial in making your decision. It is best to know all of the facts before making such a huge decision as picking a college.

The best thing a high school student can do to find the right college is to visit the campus and stay overnight with a current student. Attend classes with them, and get a feel for what it's like to be a student at that college. Research as much as you can. Talk to as many students and alumni as possible, but most importantly, follow your gut feeling. Close you eyes and attempt to picture yourself walking through campus, hanging out in a dorm, or taking advantage of the social activities the campus/city has to offer.

Dont choose a school based on what others want or where your parents want you to go; Pick the place that feels like home to you. At the and of the day, YOU are the one who is walking away with the experience. Visit multiple schools before making a choice; finding your "fit" is a really important thing. Don't pick a school based on where all your high school friends are going. I promise you, you will make new friends. The people I know who went to school with a high school best friend never took the time to branch out and make new friends. College is about new opportunities and new experiences- embrace it. Don't be afraid to open your wings and be vulnerable to new situations. It will be the best 4 years of your life. Once its over its over, so do everything with no regrets.

It doesnt actually matter where you attend college as so many professions put emphasis on a graduate degree rather than an undergrad degree. So just make sure you go somewhere fun that you will enjoy the town for 4 years.

Talk to as many students you can at every university you are interested in. Don't follow an individual you know or have a relationship with, but use it as a chance to develop yourself as an individual. The strength of the academic program is an important consideration when selecting your college destination.

Make sure you look for a school that provides your ideal comfort zone; big or small, for lectures and campus size, if campus housing and meal plans are available (a great resource for freshmen and settling in), and whether the location offers enough jobs and places to socialize. Parents like to enforce the ideal that you go to college to study and make good grades, but it makes a difference to have that little coffee shop to hide away in or a bar to go hang out with friends on a Friday night. If you like to shop, you might want a mall to be near by or, if you like sports, that the school offers plenty of activities for you. A lot of people look for a school that offers a good degree program for what you're interested in, which is important, but you intended major tends to change at least once or twice during your undergraduate, so don't let that a lone dictate where you want to go. A healthy attitude about the school helps make attending there easier. College is a time to discover what you like.

Find a college that fits your personality and offers a diverse network of experiences, classes, and student groups, etc. Find a school that has a great career placement program and great alumni participation. When you get to college, make sure you stay on top of your studies. It is totally different than high school. The classes require much more of your time and effort. Once, you fall behind, it is very difficult to catch up. Don't be afraid to try new things , and meet new people. Also, try to network with as many students, faculty, and alumni as possible. It can come in handy when looking for a job or internship.

I advise students to not just become one in the crowd, but rather jump in to a campus organization from the very start in order to meet new people and have something outside of school work to be involved in. It is important to establish what you want to accomplish while in school and go for it from the very beginning. It is easy to be shy and inactive especially during your first year, but so important to push past that no matter how uncomfortable you may be, and become actively involved on your campus as well as in the classroom. Start your academic career off to a good start and develop good habits from the beginning so that if you do get one of those extremely hard classes that you don't do very well in, your other grades will act as a cushion. I advise parents to help out their children as much as they can financially, emotionally, etc. so they can make the best of their college experience without adding unnecessary stress. Encourage them to find their place on campus and to do the extra things outside of just academics.

Never settle for a school because of cost or convenience. It is important to really research the university before attending. Be sure to schedule a campus visit as well and get the inside scoop. Good luck!

Know what area the student will want to go into and be most interested in. It is not important to know the exact major, but subject. This will let the student know what college will give them the most opportunities for their future career. Also, it is best to go into the major that the student is most interested in, not necessarily the one they are the best at. It is also very helpful if the financial situation provides no stress on the studies for the students.

In my opinion, I think most students who graduate from high school should stay home for at least one year. I do not feel like most students are ready to go out and live on their own and balance school. It has been my experience that students that leave home and go away for college right after graduating high school come back to a local college within a year or two. I also think that staying home and getting a feel for how college works increases your odds of getting into a better college. I would have never been able to get into the University of Georgia right out of high school, but since I stayed home and focused on my school work I was able to bring up my GPA and be accepted to UGA.

Find a place that makes you feel like you are at home. It is so important to feel like you belong. Do not get distracted by your surroundings when it's time to study, but do enjoy the new environment you are in. Take time to make your new college town you home. Get involved with things on campus.

I would advice parents and students to choose schools that are well-rounded: ones with an academic drive and focus, social opportunities, a great living atmosphere and school spirit. I would advice them to visit each college before deciding and go where you feel most comfortable: there's probably a reason you feel that comfortable. It's not about the prestige, it's about the experience and you only get it once.

Choose a school that suits you both socially and academically. Study hard, work hard, but try to balance it with social activities.

choose the college that makes you feel good about that choice.

Talk to everyone. Step out of your comfort zone. If you have a question, ask it. Sit next to someone new in class every day. Don't put limitations on yourself. Expect big things out of college. Live the dream.

You can have the "college experience" no matter where you attend. I have friends at all different types of schools and are having an incredible time. The college experience is what you make of it. Being shy is not an excuse. Many schools offer plenty extra curriculars. Between that and living in the dorms, which I strongly recommend, there is more than enough opportunities to meet tons of people. Don't get stuck in one or two extra curricular activities, broaden your horizons! Take advantage of your school's resources. They can be very helpful if utilized. Go to school sporting events. They are so much fun and develop a sense of pride in your school. Making the most out of the college experience means the books come first, plain and simple. If you stay on top of your work and set aside time to get your work done, you have a confident, clear head to have fun and be active. If you have the means to study abroad, do it! Internships, do it! Volunteering, do it! Take advantage of every single summer you are in school! Don't waste the best free time of your life back home.

First, consider what you will major in and make sure that the school has a strong department in that area. Take into consideration your political beliefs, and assess whether or not you will feel comfortable at the university in question. For example, I consider myself fairly liberal, but the University of Georgia is definitely a conservative campus. I often wish that I had chosen a school that was more open and diverse in regards to this. Check out the campus and see if you like it; atmosphere is very important to your happiness at school. Get involved in extra-curricular activities, it will give you a base of friends that you will be thankful for. Attend sporting and cultural events; have school spirit! Learn how to budget your money - it will save you from a lot of stress. Don't hide away in your dorm or apartment; get out there and make the most of every day!