Benedictine College Top Questions

There are many colleges out there so the process has to be one that is thoughtful. The first thing I would tell the students or parents would be to look at a decent amount of options for schools and pray about it. After some thought and pray, paying the campus a visit would be a very wise choice. You have to know that you will fit in and like the campus you will be on. After picking the right college, know that you don't have to be involved in everything on campus. You have to leave time for yourself and friends. College is a time where you will meet some of the most wonderful people in the world that will be your friends for a very long time. You don't want to always be on the go and alter that from you finding your best friend. Make the most of college by getting involved but not overdoing it. College is also about getting a degree, so don't forget to study!

I would advise parents to allow their son or daughter to chose where they want to go to school. My parents allowed me to make the ultimate decision for where I wanted to go. At first, I was nervous! But now I realize how respectful my parents were being in allowing me to handle such a huge decision. Parents' opinion is important and helpful, but it should ultimately be left to their son/daughter to decide. It is their son/daughter who is going to attend the school for the next four years of their life; it should be his or her decision where to spend those years.

Find a college with an environment that suits your child. You must visit the college WHILE STUDENTS ARE THERE. Small colleges have a closer community and it will be easier to get a feel for them. Larger colleges have many communities within them and it will be more difficult to get a feel for them. Keep a journal as you visit colleges, because campus visits will begin to run together in your mind and you won't remember specifically how you felt at each college. Students tend to lose their identities in college. Find a college that will actively foster your child's identity -- religiously, ethnically, and socially.

Research! Visit colleges... make sure you're making a choice that will be most comfortable for you!

If there is one thing I could change about my decision to go to Benedictine, I would have visited more colleges. It is very hard to make such a huge decision from looking at a website. When it comes to making the most of my college experience there are some things I would do differently. First off? No drinking.... I got caught up in the "party scene" and lost track of the real me. It was really hard getting back on the right track. I would also try to hang out with people who are more like myself!

The only advise that I can offer is to make sure that the school you pick provides the programs taht you are interested in. Also make sure that you visit the campus and attend some of the classes so you can get an idea of how the professors teach in your consentration. Meeting the professors is sometimes one of the most imporatnt factors. Don't be afraid of picking a smaller school because you don't think that it will be socially diverse . Don't under estimate the graces of smaller class sizes; smaller school usually means more one-on-one time with the professors and gives you a better chance to get the most out of your education.

Take your time, visit as many campuses as possible, and pick a school that you really like, regardless of what recruiters and coaches pressure you with. Listen to your high school teachers, coaches, and counselors regarding your decision--they can offer valuable insights into what colleges with which they have had personal experience/known people with experience.

Trust your intuition when visiting campuses. It seems like that impression beyond words is usually the best indicator of how a potential student will feel there.

I feel they need to visit the school on a school day. Visit the dorms, and sit in on classes. So they feel comfortable and will feel co mfortable at the particular school. I think they should talk to advisors and get class list and know how hard it will be to graduate in 4 - 5 years. When I was selecting Benedictine I visited 2 other similar size schools. When I walked on BC campus I felt a connection. This was before I was given a Soccer scholarship. Choose by size and size of classes. I believe smaller is the way to go as there is more accountabilty. I would choose Benedictine again and hope my future children will attend.

I believe that the first thing parents and students should look for when it comes to finding the right college is that it offers the academic program and other activities that the student is passionate about. Find what you love, and go for it. Also, the size of the school makes a big difference, no matter how good the programs are. Personally, I am not the type to do well in a big state school, which is part of the reason I chose Benedictine; that community aspect helps me to flourish. No matter what school you pick, however, the only way to really make the most of it is to get involved with things you're interested in and try to get to know new people. Everyone has something to offer to the college community, and you've just got to try to find it and push it to the next level. The most important thing is to love where you're at, though. Otherwise, no matter how good the programs, the activities, professors, and students, you're not going to get what you need out of your college experience.