Don't know how you're going to choose a college? Campus Life talked to students at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, Illinois. Here's what they had to say about the big decision:
Jimmel Cutts, sophomore
"When I came to visit, I met with a business professor because I knew that's what I wanted to study. I talked to him about the different courses and how they were taught. Then I sat in on a class. That way I was able to see how the professor interacted with the students and how he related the material from the book to the real world."
Laurie Johnson, senior
"I think it's helpful to apply to several colleges be cause then you have a choice. Also, once you're accepted, I think it's a good idea to wait to see what kind of financial aid each school will offer. I had actually told Trinity I wasn't coming, and then I found out about a scholarship they were offering, and I ended up changing my mind."
Christopher Cayari, sophomore
"I prayed through out the decision- making process, and it was hard because God didn't just open up the sky and point to a particular college with a lightning bolt. I talked with the chaplain here at the college, and he explained that sometimes God doesn't give us a clear direction. He lets us choose.
"Choosing a college is a huge leap of faith. But God can take any decision you make and use it for his good."
Sara Stout, junior
"When I visited Trinity, I stayed the night. That was how I decided I really liked it. I was super nervous about doing that, but it was good because I got to scope out college life and see what people were like. Everyone was really friendly, which was important because I knew if people weren't friendly during my visit they probably wouldn't be when I came to school here."
Chad Meeuwse, junior
"Ever since I was in third grade, I knew I wanted to go away to college. I wanted to get out on my own. It seems like students who live at home and commute are missing out on a big part of the college experience. They can go home and get their laundry done. Students that live on campus have to do it themselves. It's just a different world, an exciting one. You really learn to grow up and live on your own."
Shannon Whalen, senior
"When I came for a visit, I really felt at home here. I think it's a bad idea to consider a college if you just can't picture yourself there."
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