Anyone planning to pursue higher education hopes to find a college that’s a good fit for who they are and what they want to get out of an education. It’s a hard, grueling process — especially if you really broaden your horizons and think beyond the ag program closest to where you live. We talked with 12 colleges who have booths at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo to hear what their advice was for young people as they begin to make this life-changing decision.
Here’s what they had to say:
.@UFCALS: Stay open-minded. Get involved with things like judging teams and others team/classes to help you discover what your interests are. #FFAJustOne
— AGDAILY (@AGDAILYMedia) October 25, 2018
@CornellCALS: Visit schools and talk to the current students. Experience the environment and the culture of campus. Look for a strong program, and be engaged in your area of interest. #FFAJustOne
— AGDAILY (@AGDAILYMedia) October 25, 2018
.@CFANS: Look hard at the kind of place that meets your needs and interests. Talk to faculty and do everything you can related to what you are planning to major in. #FFAJustOne
— AGDAILY (@AGDAILYMedia) October 25, 2018
.@mostateag: Find your niche, and consider whether you want to stay close to home or venture out, as well as how much you can afford to spend. And lastly: research, research, research. #FFAJustOne
— AGDAILY (@AGDAILYMedia) October 25, 2018
.@nmsu_aces: Find a place that feels like home. And home doesn’t always have to be your home state. Apply to a lot of places to help land where you want to. #FFAJustOne 6/13
— AGDAILY (@AGDAILYMedia) October 25, 2018
.@VTCals: Figure out where your passion lies. Actually look through your options to best discover which programs will provide the most benefit to you. #FFAJustOne 7/13
— AGDAILY (@AGDAILYMedia) October 25, 2018
.@AuburnAg: Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Even if a school is geographically far away, take everything into account. #FFAJustOne 8/13
— AGDAILY (@AGDAILYMedia) October 25, 2018
.@OSUCASNR: Find your home. And you may realize it as soon as you step onto a campus. Understand, too, that your home may not be what you think it’ll look like. #FFAJustOne 9/13
— AGDAILY (@AGDAILYMedia) October 25, 2018
.@UWMadisonCALS: There are three main factors:
Academic fit — based on rigor and major
Social fit — do you like the town and culture?
Financial fit — Affordable#FFAJustOne 10/13— AGDAILY (@AGDAILYMedia) October 25, 2018
.@UWMadisonCALS: There are three main factors:
Academic fit — based on rigor and major
Social fit — do you like the town and culture?
Financial fit — Affordable#FFAJustOne 10/13— AGDAILY (@AGDAILYMedia) October 25, 2018
.@UGA_CollegeofAg: Reach out to a professor or current student to get a feel for what it’s like on campus. And definitely visit the school. #FFAJustOne 11/12
— AGDAILY (@AGDAILYMedia) October 25, 2018
.@kstateag: Do an in-person visit. Your perception of the college will be different from what you get in a real visit. Also talk to current students to get insights. #FFAJustOne 13/13
— AGDAILY (@AGDAILYMedia) October 25, 2018
