University of West Georgia Top Questions

Stay more focused in school. Partying is fun but when you know you have business to handle always put that first.

I?ve learned a great deal during my first few semesters at college. I found out that college is even more interesting than I expected. I learned that connecting with professors is an amazing experience, and that meeting new people is not as intimidating as I feared. I discovered that rising to academic challenges is exhilarating, and that I love school so much that I now plan to pursue a PhD in my field, and teach at a university in the future. If I had a chance to go back and speak to my high school self, however, I wouldn?t tell her any of those things. Instead, I?d say this: that the process of living and learning is incredible, and that I would not dream of robbing her of the surprises and the joys that will come in making her own discoveries. It?s not what I?ve learned, it?s the process of learning that I value most. What I've discovered from making the transition to college life is that living is an adventure, and I wouldn't want to spoil that journey for anyone.

Don't panic so much over the work. It's really not all that hard. As long as you study hard and apply yourself, you'll be fine. Stay focused and listen to mom and dad. And don't freak out on the first day when you can't find a parking space. You wont be late to class. Have fun and always remember that God will get you through anything as long as you believe!

The advice that i would give myself would be to study harder and change some of my bad habits. Such as waiting to the last minute to do a project, which I did alot in high school. I would aslo tell myself to strive for bigger goals and focus on achieving them. I see now that hard work pays off. I now relize if i had worked hard in high school than adjusting to college life wouldnt be so hard.

I think if I could go back in time and talk to myself, I would say there is really no way to prepare yourself for your first year of college. There are going to be alot of changes and it is going to be scarey, but just know you will get through it. Its the beginning of your adult life and hopefully your parents have prepared you socially and mentally to accept the challenge. Life is about change and we all must learn to change with it. I would also say to take one day at a time. Don't sweat the small stuff. Study hard and listen to your mentors. They are there to help you and they really want to. Enjoy everyday!!

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I would tell myself to be ready to do more school work on my own and not reliy on the teachers to help me get through my course work. Just because you only go to class 2 or 3 times a week for one class you need to look at your material everday to stay ontop of everything.

I would apply to a lot more schools and look into going to a bigger school. I would want to force myself out of my hometown.

Look for a school that is going to work with the student. Financial aid is key for you because you are not going to have lots of money out of pocket to pay. Get your license and a car by your sophomore year because once your start your junior and senior years you are going to be extremely busy in your major classes. Think ahead and have plans if something goes wrong.

Definitely go on tours, a lot of these tours are held by students themselves who are happy to answer any questions you have. Go sit in on a class, most professors don't mind. Once you are there, get involved!! What you put in is what you get out of the experience. Find your niche and stick with it, whether it be the greek community, different clubs, or leaderships positions. There is usually something for everything so embrace your college experience and enjoy it!

The avice is just to think about everything the student really wants that will further their education and help them in the world.

make sure you find a college that can meet your needs. look at the campus and observe the people because this will be benefit your college experience

College, often described as the best time of a person?s life is also very important to an individual?s career. There are many things that parents and students must consider before deciding which college suites the student best. The most important factor is to find a college that has the student?s major. Checking to see if the school has the activities, clubs, and fraternities/sororities that the student might be interested in joining is also a very important factor. Even though college is about obtaining an education, a student should like the location and campus of the school. Once a student has selected the perfect college, they must make the most of their time at school. One way to do that is for the student to do the best they can in their studies; good grades bring awards and proud accomplishments. Getting involved on campus is another way to have a good experience in college, it allows a student to meet new people and learn more about their school. The last tip is to stay out of trouble, it?s very important to keep a clean slate. Following these tips will ensure fun and successful years.

To potential college students, it is very important that you do what is best for you. Although friends and family may have plans for you and your life at the end of the day it is your life and your happiness and stake. Do what is best for yourself. It would be nice to please everybody, but the truth is, its not possible you can please most people but at the end of the day consider your happiness. To potential college students parents, remeber it is their life to live. Your student is in no way grown or completly independent. You must find a happy medium by being there for them while also alotting them their own freedom. No matter how hard you push you cannot force them to do anything they are unwilling to do. It is their life not yours, the only thing you can do is assit them in trying to be the best they can be.

As an older, non-traditional student returning after 20 something years away, students need to know that they must stay focused and finish school once they start and not even consider the possibility of taking a year off before they finish school. just stick with it and finish now.

When making the choice of a college you need to consider what you really want. If you chose a college that your friends are going to or family wants you to go too you will not be happy. You need to make sure you attend a college you enjoy. If you are not enjoying yourself it will be hard to do good. Also, you have to make sure you stay focused. You have to be able to manage time and make sure there are not too many distractions. Make mature decisions! Some advice I would want to give other students once they get into their college is to take every course seriously. If you start out doing really well you will have no regrets in the end. A lot of people mess up during their freshman year and it will effect them in the long run. GOOD LUCK!!

The advice that I would give to parents/students about finding the right college would be to look around. Do not settle a college! College is a major part of your life and influences you in so many ways so don't just pick the cheapest or the closest one. College is so much more than just a place where you attend classes. College is the foundation of your future, it is the preparation and planning for what the rest of your life will be. You obtain so much knowledge from college and not from just the classes. In college is where you make lifelong friendships. You will meet people that will impact your life in ways you never thought possible. Some will leave you with good memories and others will leave you with bad ones but each one contributes to the person you are. College brings many new experiences that teach you a lot about yourself and help you grow. Some decisions you will never want to make again, some you will wish you did differently, some will be small, and others will change your life drastically. Finding the right college takes careful consideration and can't be rushed.

One major point I would stress is making sure the student knows that college is serious and it is serious because it can help you determine the outcomes of your future. Make sure the location and campus is comfortable for the student, as well as the parent, because even though the student is the one attending school, the parents play a very important role in their child?s college life. The type of college determines the students college experience. Also, make sure the school has everything the student needs in order to accommodate their child. I also believe an important factor is making sure the campus has a health center and/or close to a hospital because you never know what can happen. But the main thing to consider is your child?s opinion on their future school. This is their first step into adulthood and even though you want the best for your child, they too want the best for themselves so they should be able to make their own life decisions. Trust them and their judgment because if you don't you may run them away and risk them taking college seriously.

Be open minded. Its not what you expect it to be. Just keep in mind that it isn't high school any more and you're paying for your education. If you don't take it seriously, there are other people who do and its not fair to disrupt the learning experience for those who are taking it seriously. At the same time, don't take away from your college experience by only studying and only doing homework. Get out and meet people and make the most of your college career. You can only do it once and enjoy it while you can.

My advice would be to visit the college more than once. Also to visit the town because after all that is where the student will be living for the majority of the next year if not the next four years. When making the most of the college experience I would say to use planners and wright down everything that you do so that at the end of the day you know where your time has gone. The biggest thing with time that I have learned during my college experience is although I enjoy sleeping I cant let sleep take up all my time there is more fullfilling things to do than to sleep. I would advise to get involved in a club and to go to sporting events at school and theatre productions after all you have already paid for it once your enroled. The last thing I would share with the parents and students about college is Parents try not to worry so much about the students and Students live the way that your parents have taught you and everything else should fall into place.

It is important that the student feel comfortable with their surroundings. I grew up in a small town, so that is what I wanted my college town to be like too. Whatever the student desires in his/her college experience is what they should aim for. Parents, your child knows what they want. College is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so just make sure that your child is happy with their decision and you will be too. College is a time to meet new friends and experience new things, so go into the first day with an open mind. You might find your lifelong best friend there, or even your future spouse! It's okay to have fun at college, but don't forget the reason you are there. Your education should be your top priority. Next, after studying and giving the right amount of attention to each of your classes, it is time to hang out with your new friends! Just make sure you get what you want out of your college experience, whatever that may be.

go where you want alot of college is what you make it but west georgia is a shitty school

Students should spend more time studing and less time parting.

For students, find a school that suits your needs, where you will be challenged. Not only academically but personally. The school that you choose should be one that makes you want to be a better person and want you to get all that life offers.

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Advise I would give parents and/or students about finding the right college is first and foremost do research. Make a list of multiple colleges the student is thinking about attending and then visit their websites and visit the actual college. Find one that best fits the students personality, not one that all your friends are going to. Check with the colleges departments and find out what each school has to offer, for example a career service department.

My advice to students trying to find the right college would be to find out not so much the major they want but to figure out what kind of area of knowledge they are interested in, such as more liberal arts or more technologically based studies. Also know whether or not large classes would be beneficial to their learning enviroment or if smaller classes would help them more. If the student is interested in extra activites outside of school, be sure to research what kinds of programs and teams are availible.. Fot the parents of the students I would research the schools policys on discipline and living arrangements. Check to see if there are male or female dormitories availible if that interest you for your upcoming student. Look into the school's achievments and its staff to evaluate the qualifications fit for your son or daughter.

The advice that I would give to parents and or students would to make sure that the college you chose fits you. Never decide to go to a particular school because your friends chose to go their or your parents went there before you and they strongly encourage you to attend their same school. Your school must match or be similar to your personality or you will not succeed. If you like intimate settings and close knit enviroments then a major university might not be the best choice to ensure your success. College is a place for learning, but if you ignore the other activities such as campus events, then that is taking away from your entire college experince. Involve yourself with campus groups and have school pride.

Finding the best school for you can be a very challenging experience. I recommend looking at schools as early as the freshman year in high school. The fact is there are alot of schools in our country and its a battle to get into them. By knowing what schools show interest you, you will know what needs to be done in order to guarantee your andmission. Also, by looking at schools early, you may save money because people often forget that applying to schools is not free. If you know what schools interest you, you will know exactly where you want to apply. Knowing what school interest you may be a challenge. Most people attend their parents alma mater, but I suggest you look for schools to please yourself, not the people around you because you're the one who is going to be going their. Looking at the class size and professors helps chose a school. Also, knowing the surrounding areas helps; you should look for schools that are surrounded by things you like to do. For example, if you enjoy surfing you should not go to a school in Nebraska.

To find the right college, decide the type of area that you want to live in, whether it be suburban, rural or urban. Next, look for an institution that has the majors that you are considering, if any. Also, look and decide what type of school do you want to go to, do you want good: athletic teams, school spirit, clubs/activities, etc. Finally, do not be hasty in picking a college and consider all you options. The experience you get is what you put into your collegiate life. On most campuses if you really want to get involved there is something for you to do. Be open minded while going into this new experience, you do not have to change your views whatsoever, but seeing different ones from your own and learning about others can help you appreciate your views and culture even more. If you have a roommate, try to get to know them because you never know who your next real friend will be. Do not hang on to high school or the past, it's not bad to remember and go back, but it should not be your focus. It's a new life, live it.

Go to the school. Talk to the student and staff.

Take your time to decide what school is right for you. Visit and ask current students if necessary. Never go with a school just because you feel obligated to go to college. Really take the time to find the school that fits you the best.

Choose a school that you can commit to. One that you can become involved with in some way. It will mean more to you in the long run and you will get more out of the experience.

Research all the schools as far as majors go. If there are many different majors that you can choose from that interest you, you will most likely fit in and find your way. Also decide if you want to go to a big university or a smaller university. That makes a huge difference on your entire college experience. I feel a smaller college makes for a better setting to meet more people that share the same interests as you and the professor/student relationship is much better.

My advice is strictly for parents! I would advise parents to help their child pick a school that will be within their comfort zone. For example, don't pick a school in the city if the student was raised in the country -- this could prevent undue stress on the parent(s) and student. I also strongly encourage parents to talk to their students about sex and alcohol. Their studnet will have more freedom and with that freedom, some students will make stupid choices and may end up pregnant or possible dead from alcohol poisioning. I know this because of some unfortunate vicarious experiences with some college friends I have lost contact with. I also suggest that parents do not allow their students to take a car their Freshman year. By doing this, you are giving your students the opportunity to develop good study habits, prevent drinking-and-driving, and makes your student earn the right to have a car for their Sophomore year (only if they do well their Freshman year). By following these simple suggestions, you will help your student reach their full potential throughout their college career.

I was say to make sure that you visit the campus and get the opinions of those who attend there.

Look into every detail so you are entirely prepared.

Pick a college that will suit you well and try hard to get in. Once you're in, make sure you study hard and do your work ahead of time., especially during the first year or two. However, don't forget to take time to make friends and learn for your own pleasure as well.

First and foremost that everyone at the college should be VERY NICE and HELPFUL. Make sure that you and your child feel comfortable. Also allow your child to have a say so in where they want to attend. If they are not happy where they are attending then they will not do as well. And last, dont make your child go to a college because its close to home. Allow them to experience the world and meet new people; if not, they will be with the same people they have been friends with. College is about learning but also about meeting new people.

Apply for all of the financial aid you can get. Don't make yourself stick to one major; as you become more informed on other programs and professors, you may find something you are interested in that you were not formerly aware of. Finally, develop your concept of who you are by yourself. Looking around and finding a group to fit into is counterproductive and will not permit you to stand out academically or professionally.

Research about cost.

I would say to take a very in-depth tour of the campus and sit down and talk with the students and teachers.

Your most important agenda for finding the right school, is to fully research the in's and outs of the school. There might be a slight detail that the counselor may not tell you. Find out the information out for yourself, so you would know ahead of time. That includes finances, room and board, and everything the parent would think the student would need. Also, let the student experience the college life away from home. Meaning don't let the child go to the local college unless he or she really desires to. Let them get involved in school activities and make positive roles, because if they don't then they won't know what to expect when the time comes for the real world.

I would say look first of all at the quality of professors. Professors can make or break a class. Also, look for the technology and administration that will be available when needed. Although it may not be the most important part of college, the opportunity for activities, sports, and a social life are very important for expanding knowledge that cannot be found in a classroom.

research, visit campuses, and i reccommend living on campus at least your first year!

STUDY!!!

Find a college that you feel connected to, and that makes you feel at home. It is important to make sure the college is able to support you and have a good program for your focus of study.

Join groups and participate in activities around the college

As a parent I would look at the way my child learned in highschool. If they attended a large highschool and was able to focus and make good grades then I would let my child look at larger schools. But if my student attended schools and struggle or did very well then look at larger or smaller schools. Also do your research on the schools and talk to students that attend the school to find out the enviroment. For students starting college do your research and go with what feels right. Go to a school were you think you will be comfortable. Never go to a school because a friend is going there because it may not be for you. Also for parents and students meet with counselors so that the student will know what track they would have to take to complete college. And ALWAYS, ALWAYS ask questions if you have them.

whatever school you pick work hard but try to have some fun too!