Academics
How do classes work? How big are they?
You get to build your schedule
General ed classes have more options, classes more specific to your major are offered less often (sometimes only once every other year)
Classes are held on a "block-like" schedule.
When you register for a class, it will say:
ENGL 1010 or ENGL 101 MWF 1:00-1:50 3 credit hours
or Hist 1700 TR 11:30-12:50 3 credit hours
General Ed classes are bigger (1200)
Classes just for your major are (My smallest was 5)
How can I make new friends?
Clubs
Classes
Study sessions
Church activities
Roommates
Who will help me when I have questions? What if I need help with homework?
Resident Advisors
Freshman Orientation
ACES
Academic Advisors
Tutoring centers
Office hours
I still plan on attending church when I go to college. How do I find my denomination?
Food and Faith BBQ
How much can I expect to pay semester
Rough estimate:
In-state tuition, $3000
Rent $1200 per semester (more expensive to live on campus)
Books & supplies $400
What are "credits?" How do they affect me? How many do I need each semester?
Credit hours
A typical bachelor's degree requires 120
Most classes are typically 3 credit hours each
12 required for "full-time student" status
18 is max allowed per semester (typically). If you register for more, they may charge you additional fees
What can I do off of campus?
Get involved with the community
Women's crisis center
Internships
Many cities are "college towns" they welcome college students participating (for some, it is what that makes that community special)
What kind of activities/events can I expect?
Athletic Events
Forever Red
Concerts
Theatre/Choir/Dance
Bread and Soup Nite
Conferences/symposiums/convocations
Outdoor stuff
What does Spiritual growth have to do with college?
Supplements what you are learning in the classroom
Strengthens personal convictions
Your faith may be challenged. Learn where you stand.
College is hard. God will be someone to go to for help
Where do your beliefs fit in with the wider world?
How can I get money for school?
Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships LOOK AROUND, THERE IS ONE FOR YOU!!!!
Work studys
Work on campus
Part-time jobs
Grants
Student loans (be careful, they pile up fast)
What kind of homework can I expect in college?
LOTS of homework
Chapters of reading PER NIGHT
Most of your grade is essays, tests, quizzes
PROFESSORS ARE NOT LENIENT ON LATE WORK
Not uncommon for professors to test on content from class discusses AND out-of-class readings
LEARN TO TAKE EFFECTIVE NOTES NOW!!
What do people do for fun in college?
Campus Events
Study Sessions
Game Nights
Road Trips
What do I do between summers?
Go home and get a job
Summer classes
Stay and get a job
Upward Bound
Study Abroad
What if my faith doesn't align with what I am studying?
Theatre major/being a Chrisitan
Many of my classmates were not of my faith, and did not share my values. I felt out of place many times
Professional theatre is not like high school theatre. Many shows were about topics and had content I did not agree with.
What kind of jobs are available on campus?
Office jobs
Teacher Aides
Janitors
Tutoring centers
ACES
Utah Shakespeare Festival
How do I choose a major? When do I have to decide? Can I change
80% of college students change their majors at least once.
Most students change their major at least 3 times
You can enter college without deciding on a major, you'll be "undeclared." Use that time to take your general education classes or electives. Take entry-level classes ("Intro to . . . 1000 or 101") in fields that seem interesting to you.
How have the friends I made in college impacted me?
Uplifted me
Helped me spiritually
Became my family away from home
Are the stereotypes regarding fraternities and sororities true?
In my experiences, no. They are actually good leadership opportunities
How did college strengthen my relationship with God?
Pneumonia experience
Determine my relationship/devotion to God
Where can I look for scholarships?
The universities offer them
Private institutions
How can college prepare me for the workforce?
EDGE Project
Build a resume
Participate in conferences/competitions
Festival of Excellence
Rocketry
Research symposiums
Practicums
I have a friend(s) who is struggling with mental illness. How can I help them? What can I do if I'm struggling with mental illness?
Take care of yourself!
Get plenty of sleep, exercise
Failure is not the end of the world
CAPS
If your friend is struggling, get them professional help. Be someone they can go to in a crisis, but you are a stepping stone, you are not the final solution.
What opportunities will have away from campus?
Study Abroads
(BYU, SUU)
Semesters, weeks, summers,
Internships
Work studys
How did I grow more spiritually?
Bible class
Good friends
Become friends who may not have shared my beliefs
Is it worth it?
Bachelor degrees are becoming the new high school diplomas, the expectation
Trade, or tech schools
Community college