Xavier University of Louisiana Top Questions

I would teach myself not to procrastinate. Procrastination has hit me hard my first semester, and because of it my grades dropped. Now I know how college is and how it works, I know I have to study even when I don't feel like it. Parties are not of improtance, so when I wanna go out I have to have self control and study knowing I have a test coming up in two days.

I would say to myself to take it all in slowly, to prepare myself for a different lifestyle. School is fun but its also a job. I would let myself know that only the strong survive and that I have to brace myself for the ride that im going to take by attending a college so far away from home. College is a time for growing and finding yourself , allow it to happen. try new things and meet as many people possible, have fun and enjoy being educated for what you what to study/learn. Enjoy college!

Try to get more scholarships early. Work harder on your grades.

I would have taken the opportunities offered to me in high school to take upper level courses to better prepare me for college. I would have found some studying techniques because college is much different that high school. I would have found better ways of finding funds for school instead of having to take out loans for financial reasons. I would have chosen a school which offered me more money. That way I would not have to work off campus and and find ways back and forth to work. I would have enough money so that I could focus more on school than working so many hours.

As a high school senior, I would study more and learn how to manage my time wiser. Adjusting to college was somewhat of a struggle for the first few weeks because I did not have to study as much in high school as I did in college. I also found it hard trying to balance the work and have time to relax. It did not take me long to realize that there were many sacrifices I would have to make being a Biology major and planning to go to medical school. I also would tell myself to not stress or become too upset when things do not go as planned because that only makes matters worse. Also, studying every day is an important factor in succeding in college that I did not have to do in high school. Aside from school, in my social life, I would make sure that the people I am among are also a representation of myself, so choose wisely. Most of all, I would practice becoming a better student by studying harder and just making sure I retained all the information in high school because it does help in college.

The first advice I would give is make sure you have financial aid and or a loan, but make sure you are able to pay the loan off when the time is due never go to a school where the tuition is so expensive you have to take out more than one loan for only a year. My second advice to the student is make sure you vist the college you plan on attending first, never go by the pictures or what is written inside of a brocure. A over night vist is also a very good idea, you will be able to see the sleeping arragement, student life, classroom experience and also test the cafe food out.

Finding the right college is all about you and what you want for your furture. It is very important not to just think about the present but to also think about yourself in the long run.

Finding the right college is one of the most important decisions a person will make in life. When looking at your college options it is important to sit with your parents and look over your options. A list should be made that names the things most important to you in a social and learning enviornment. Keep in mind that it is your time to choose how you want to live and learn in life for the first time. If volunteering and mentoring is important to you, research your opportunities at the schools. If whats important to you aainvolves saving the killer bee population, ask around and see if there's an organazation that focuses on it. Don't see the program you want? Well start one. This is your time to shine. Become active in the area around the school. Find something you really want to do or something you never thought to try and do it. Rock climbing? Hiking? Folk dancing? sky diving? This is your time.. Try it and get the most out of your college experience!

I would suggest that students consider what they would like to study and which schools offer the best programs in that subject. It is also important to consider the size and location of the school. Plan ahead to make sure you can afford the cost of attendence, including travel, extracurricular activities, emergencies, and other expenses. When you find a school that fits into all or at least most of your criteria go for it! College is like nothing else. Try to make the most of your experiences because everything you do will teach you about yourself and about the world around you. Take advantage of this time and don't be afraid to get involved. Balance is key to making it all work. Things aren't always going to go as planned but when you give your best effort and perservere it might surprise you how well things turn out in the end.

Find a school that fits in with financial status and desired location. Look around at different schools before making a final decision. Decide based on the student's desired school size, academic standards and outlook, and overall comfort with a particular school.

When looking for a school the best advice is that you need to make sure it is tailored to you. You have lots of options. In order to narrow it down think about these what size you want to go to and what do you want to study. If you don?t like crowds of lots of people then chose a small school. Then if that school doesn?t have the degrees you?re looking for there is no reason to go there. Then the all important financial aid! I would say don?t let the prices of school scare you. You can usually find some type of aid to help you most schools are very helping and there are TONS of online places to help. After these the only choice left is the type of social life that?s around the school, make sure you have fun. One you at school the thing no one ever tells you is that college isn?t too much harder than high school, the amount of freedom you have trips people up, but if you have time management you?ll be okay. So think carefully and have fun.

the advice that i would give to the parent is send there child to a college that he/she likes n the one that will be the most benafical, no matter what the cost is becasue a child education shouldnt have a price on it.atted a college that is good his/her major becasue in the long run you don't want to waste your money

When choosing a college and a major, choose what major will make you happier. Do not always choose the career path that will make you the most money. Also explore other fields, as you may find some other path you might like more. The United States itself is in debt. YOu need to spend money to make money and if you need to spend your money, then spend it on something that will be worth while.

I would inform parents and students both to research about the college that the student is interested in. It is important that the right college excels in the programs of the student?s major. Most likely, he/she would want to follow in the footsteps of their peers and friends, but making new friends and extending your communication to new people may be more beneficial. It is a very competitive world outside and the right college isn?t always necessarily the most prestigious, it?s necessary to be realistic. The student should reflect on his/her likes. Will the student be comfortable on a large campus or does the student prefer smaller numbers in the class? It is best to tour the campus to get a feel of how attending the university may be like. Also, it may be a good idea to try talking to the several people in admissions. Pay closely attention to the way they treat you and how the students treat one another. Being familiar about the right college will help the student?s experience. The parent and student will also open a wider range of communication if the parent knows more about the college.

Do a lot of research. Go into college with a possitive attitude, and surround yourself with people of the such. As for parents, help your child do the research. He/she may want to attend a certain college for all the wrong reasons, but with a little guidance that mistake could turn into something very rewarding.

When finding the right college, think about what's financially reasonable and don't let others influence your decisions. In the end, it is you who has the do the work so make sure that the college you choose is the place that you feel you'll get the most out of your education and time there. Also, remember to stay true to yourself and not give into the peer pressure that will come. Only you can determine how and where you end up in life and making the right choices is the key. Good Luck!

Tuition cost should not be the main decision in choosing a school. An education is a highly profitable investment in life, and it should never be compromised. The right college shouldn't be the parents' decision either. I would advise any and every student to just follow their heart when deciding. I had several full ride offers for college, but I chose only full tuition at Xavier University just for those reasons. I did my research and followed my heart. Xavier is my home, and there's nothing better than being proud of your decision than thinking what if.

Start early!!! Parents make your children take the SAT and/or ACT early. Students don't procrastinate. File for FAFSA early, turn in papers and other applications by the deadline. When picking a school, make a list of all the things that you want in a school. Also think about your major and how good your school is in that particular major. Don'f forget to decide on how big you want your school to be. All of these are important when picking a school. Also if possible try to take a trip to the school before making your final desicions. Also talk to financial aid too see how much they will give you. If you can financially go to your dream school then you should go. Don't settle for less.College is supposed to be the most fun years of your life. Once at the school you pick, get organized. Once you have your class schedule get organized and get ready to manage your time. Once your organized with your school work get invovled. If your school has and clubs or if you want to join a fraternity or sorority do it. Make the best of these years!

When you first get to your school of choice, take at least a semester to get a feel of the environment, but make sure that you keep a tight hold on your studies. If you plan to succeed, every move you make academically is crucial, so keep that in mind. But you want to make sure you enjoy your college experience, so make friends, discover activities on campus, and make sure you discover what you can about the area around your campus as well.

The best advice I can give to parents and students looking for a good school is to of course go and visit the campus before hand to make sure its the best place for your child to be. Once attending the school of your choice its very important to be open minded because you will meet people from all different backgrounds, believes, and situations and you never know who has common goals or can help you out in the long run so you certainly dont want to limit your network by being afraid to get to know people. You certainly want to form relationships with your professors, advisors, and your business and financial aid offices because these are the people that can help you network further and see that your placed in the right departments and courses when seeking that extra help. Try to be involved around the campus and if they dont have something your interested in dont be afraid to start your own clubs and organizations or atleast speak up so they know what your interested in. Most importantly remember the school works for you not the other way around so make sure to get your moneys worth.

I would like to give advice to the parents as well as the students. First, the students, when you are choosing the right college for you, you should first think of what you like to do. If you are more of a free-thinking liberal arts type of person, a conservative college might drive you crazy (in a bad way) just choose according to you what you want; not according to what your parents or your friends want. After all, this is your college career. Once you have found the right college for you, don't slack on your work. Parties are fun and all, but in the end they aren't going to help you graduate. Also, I know that students like to join lots of clubs to meet new people or pursue their interests, but limit the amount of clubs you join (especially for freshman year a.k.a STRESSman year.) Now for the parents, I know that you all love your children and you are going to miss them but they are adults now and they need their space and individuality. So call, but don't call every 5 minutes.

I would tell parents that this is a time in their childrens life that can only be decided by their child. It is not them recieving the education. What they need to do is be their for their child no matter what! As for students, it is not all about partying and finding someone to settle down with. College and life are about decisions. What should matter is academics and the people that they are going to meet along the way. The people that they meet will be the ones to shape them, and the academics will round them out. Having a social life is fine, but everyone should know how to balance social and academic life to help make those college years golden.

Don't be worried about prices and tuition costs. If you really want to attend the university there are plenty of scholarships and financial aid out there to help with that process. Make sure that you are happy about the college you choose. Definitely visit the campus if you can and follow your intuition. Every campus has its own vibe and if you don't like that vibe, you will not be happy there. Make sure that you can tolerate the weather there as well, if you are constantly sick in cold weather, your college experience won't be so wonderful. Above all, relax and stay positive. College is a time when many students discover themselves and many other wonderful people and experiences. Enjoy these years as a time to explore (safely) and learn from every adventure you have. There is no other time during your life like college so don't sweat the small stuff and take advantage of every positive opportunity, especially if it's outside of your comfort zone.

I would advise that the student visit each college campus and take a campus tour that they plan to apply to, even if they havn't sent out any applications. Also I would suggest that once the student is enrolled in college that they take advantage of of the opportunity. I can't imagine how many students leave home to go to college and flunk out because they didn't seize the opportunity and take care of their grades. My advise to those students would be to put a hold on their social life and dig into their studies. College doesn't have to be all hard work but at the same time it isn't all play. There should be a slight balance between both with more emphasis on work.

Finding the right college for you is easier than you might think. first when looking never rule any college out. i love the school im at but when looking for schools xavier wasnt even one of my options at first no i cant immagine ever going to another school. second get all the information you can. those fliers you throw away from diffrent schools look at them see what the school is about. finally realize that the decision is yours its your life your education and you have to live with it. take information from others but dont let anyone make the decesion for you not even you parents. do what you feel is best for you.

When making a decision about the right college you must make sure it meets all or at least your most important needs. The first step is academics: make sure the college has your major and a time frame (how long it will take to graduate) that suits you. Also see what kind of academic support the college offers and what the school is best known for. Once that is done, look into the cost of the school and if the school is helpful with financial assistance, if you cannot cover the entire cost. This should narrow down your choices so the next step is location. It is best to take a tour of the campus, but sometimes travel does not permit us to do so. If you cannot visit the campus, go to the school website and take an online tour if possible. See if you like the look of the campus since this is where you'll spend the next few years of your life. Pay attention to distance if you want to stay close to home. Make sure you know what is located around campus (in case you cannot cook) and the operating hours of the campus facilities.

Find a college where you can complete all your academic needs and your social needs as well.

Let the student choose :-) Life is about choices and each person must experience life for themselves first hand :-)

When choosing a college the first thing the student should know is if that particular school has the academic program and degree plan they are interested in. It will aslo be helpful to know what other academic programs they have in case the student decides they want to try something different and change their major. Sports and recreational/social activities are also good things to consider. If parents are going to be involved in the college search, the things to consider are expenses and location. If financial aid and scholarships will not cover the entire cost for attending, will they be able to meet the required balance is an important question to ask. If a student is considering a school that is far away from home, it is important to keep in mind travel expenses when traveling to and from school on breaks. Finally, I would recommend parents to discuss an emergency plan with the student in case he/she needs to evacuate due to natural disaster or any other unforseen event. Having experienced several hurricanes, including, Hurricane Katrina, I think the worst fear for the student and the parent is not knowing what to do in an emergency.

Allow the child to choose their own college and the will make a better academic and social experience in college.

College is a big part of a student's life. It can determine what career you will end up with, who your friends are, and teach you many life lessons.Parents should be involved in the selection process with you to find the right college. You both should go visit the colleges together and see how living there would be like. Get the environment vibe. To make the most out of the college experience: stay in the dorm at least one year. If not, move out while still in college. You will have a lot more freedom than if you were to live with your parents.

My advice to parents and/or students on finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is basically do what is best for you. Many students follow friends and significant others to college. Majority of the time the college a friend or significant other chooses may not be right for you. When looking at colleges you have to look at the demographics of the area, the class sizes, the student to teacher ratios, and even the cost of attendance. In order to be happy at a school those four areas need to be within your liking. If you are not a big city person, do not go to a big city school. If you like small classes, pick a school with small classes and a smaller student to teacher ratio. Then the last thing the cost of attendence is one of those things that can and will stress you out. Most schools now do not let you take your finals until the bill is paid. Stressing over a bill and finals at the same time usually ends in the bill winning. In my opinion, finding the right school will make your college experience very fullfilling.

I would tell parents not force students to pick particular schools. Also parents should invest in taking trips before or after the application process so that student has a greater sense of what the schools are like before they are enrolled. I would encourage students to make a list of at least 8-10 schools, so that they will have options. Most importantly if students start early they will have a greater chance at recieving scholarships and other forms of aid. Personally, I think going out of state is the best thing ever because the student has the ability to learn and become self sufficient in so many ways. Nonetheless where ever they attend, maintaining a level gpa is always good but not to lose out on social activities; being happy and content should be key and that will lead to success.

Finding the right college should be a shared experience with family. You should tour as many colleges as posible and make sure they meet your personal goals and needs. Once you've found the right choice get involved in activities, network with professors, and make friends for life.

Make sure you are going to the school because of it's academic standing and not because of it's party history. Partying is fun, but it gets you nowhere if you can not function for class in the morning. Decide together what living arrangements would be best for the student, and whether or not going to an out of state school to far away is a good idea for you. School maybe stressful at times, but it is all worth it in the end. And never ever ever ever forget to STUDY STUDY STUDY!

chose a college that fits you, and will get you to the next level of your career

My best advice for students is to pick a school that has EVERYTHING you want and will benefit your personal growth.Do not pick a school because your friends are going there or because its a really popular school.DO YOUR RESEARCH.Know everything you possibly can about the school.Not just the good aspects but the bad as well.Do not pick a school because your parents graduated there.A good school for one person may not be the best school for the next. Parents-Offer advice, not criticism.Allow your child to pick the best school of THEIR choice.Support them and help them every way possible.Encourage them!My parents picked my college and I'm not happy and it definitely has a negative effect on me.But I learned to make the best out of a bad situation.

Always visit the college during the school year to see how campus life is. Pick a school that has the major that you want or is known for excellence in certain majors. School size and location does matter and include those factors in the decision making process.

To find the right college, one has to do alot of research. Look into schools that best meet your and what you want to pursue after graduation. Visit colleges and talk to current students to see how they adapted to the enviornment. Good Luck!

When looking for the right school for you, make sure you consider location, size, ethnic diversity, interest of major and WEATHER. Believe it or not, these things make a huge difference in whether you will enjoy your college experience. Know who you are as a person and what you want from a university. Choose an academic major and do research to find out what schools focus on your major and offer the most opportunities for you. Find some schools that fit your criteria- if you prefer a large urban campus, with warm weather, look for schools that have those attributes. These decisions will make you happier in the end. Be sure to consider the cost of certain universities that fit the budget of you or your parents. Although making sure you find a college that fits all your criteria can be quite difficult, it is a very fun and memorable time during a student?s life. Once you have chosen your school and have started the school year, be sure to be open-minded to the people and environment, remain focused, and be ready to have the time of your life!

Know that there will be an adjustment period. Learn to balance your time wisely. Plan for the future now, don't wait. Time will fly, leaving you wondering what's next. Enjoy it!

Your college education is not about getting out and making money. The time we spend in an institution of higher learning should never be forsaken. We've been given fertile grounds and ample resources to catalyze the growth and development of our community. Many of students don't realize that simply by taking their education to heart and integrating it into their lives that they can make a big difference. All you need to do is make sure that every bit of work you put your hands to is accomplished purposefully. Don't waste your time waiting to change the world, because if you don't start now you never will.

It is hard to find the right college for you, because often enough, you cannot fully know until you arrive and experience. I was not sure if Xavier would be right for me, but i did know that i am a biology premed major with aspirations of going to medical school, and Xavier's reputation was a big incentive to incite me to come. My advice would be to truly understand why you are going to school, and no matter where you decide to go, make sure you make the most out of your experience. The best way to enjoy college, academically and socially, is to get involved and make friends. College is no place for an individual to try to be "superstudent" and try to succeed all on their own. There are plenty of student, faculty, and the like that are willing to help and contribute to your experience.

Xavier University is a very small campus and tries to shelter their students from a real college experience. If you would like your child to continue high school in college then send them to Xavier University

My advice to students about choosing the best college is to not look for big name colleges but to really research colleges that will best suit your preferences and needs. I believe that by doing this you will truly succeed during your college career because you have found a school that best suits your academic, financial, and social needs. Taking this first step and really researching your college will narrow down your choices and hopefully make the application process more enjoyable. Once you are accepted into your dream college there will be many memories to create. All research aside there are bound to be many interesting facets to your college that you do not know about. I feel that the best way to make new friends and really learn about your college community is to get involved! Getting involved in an activity that interests you automatically guarantees that you are meeting people that share a common interest with you and you will be able to form great friendships and have a great college experience. The worst thing to do would be to try to suddenly change who you are in order to make new friends.

Do not feel limited to your choice of college by the amount of money it will cost to attend. It is much more satisfying to attend and graduate from the college you desire than to feel trapped at a college where you are unhappy. Happiness is the main ingredient to being successful in college. The sacrifices you make for an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree will return great benefits when you are an alumni member.

When finding the right college, make sure that the decision is 100 percent yours. Make sure that you research the institutions that you are considering. Find the college that is the right fit for you. If you want a college that is strictly academic and limited social life, do your research, ask around and find out which school is best for that. The same goes for any type of school that sparks your interest.

I would tell the parents to make sure that whatever college their child wants to attend is suitable for what the child wants to major in because just because the college is very popular does not mean that is right for certains majors. I would tell the child to make sure he or she has all the high school credits and other requirements to be accepted into the college. Financials preparations are very important. Make sure you know what the tuition and others fees are and begin early figuring out how they will be paid. Please do not wait until the last minute like I did. Making the most of your college experience is a very important part of life. College is fun and it will prepare you to be a successful person in life.

Parents should not force their child to go to a school because inside the child will rebel and not do as well as they can. Students should make the best of each educational oppertunity given to them.

Pick a school that best fits your child's needs. Dont waste time or money studying what you are not passionate about. Go in ready to shoot for the stars and if you fall on the moon its okay, at least you tried. Parents support your child (ren), college is hard and can be mentally draining. Never say never, because nothing beats a failure but a try.