Bentley University Top Questions

Commuting to school is much different than living at a college or university: living on campus, on your own, amongst friends (or perhaps not) is so important in terms of really getting the full college experience and truly growing through those exceptional 4 years. Truly dedicating yourself to getting the most of your school (i.e. participating in extracurriculars, getting to know your professors, taking advantage of cultural activities, attending lectures or presentations put on by the school, forming a relationship with academic and career services, studying abroad, etc.) helps in truly getting your money's worth and the utmost out of college. Moreover, it is ok to attend your not top choice (i.e. go to a school close to home, or to a school that is less prestigious for monetary reasons) as long as you truly put your all into the experience, you will get a huge amount out of it. From a business student's perspective: high risk, very high reward. College is once in a lifetime; the support of your family and courage of your own will help you have a wonderful time: learning a great amount, playing just as hard. Enjoy and good luck!

Whatever college you decide on, you need to make sure that you will feel comfortable and there are opportunities that appeal to the student.

Bentley's awesome.

College should be about a lot more than getting drunk and spending four years being wild just because adulthood is around the corner. Decide what you're truly looking for, beyond solely the academic aspect. Being at a school with a strong department in a field you are looking for is important, but it won't provide an enjoyable and healthy environment if other aspects of college are not aligned with your values and needs. Keep in mind your political and social opinions and research to be sure a college you are interested in truly has an environment that will not feel hostile to you. Realize your values and don't sacrifice them; it's ok to abstain from drinking and it's ok to be celebate if that is how you want to live. If your environment pressures you against such behavior, then that's not a place you should spend your college experience at. Make sure your college provides ways for students to make friends without having to join a fraternity or sorority. Don't misunderstand colleges that boast of professors with experience in their fields. Somethimes this is simply because they couldn't last in their field.

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Choosing the right college can be difficult and frustrating, but there are a few things to keep in mind while choosing best one. An overlooked indicator is the first impression of the school and the comfort level you get after visiting. Sometimes first impressions can be the most important because after looking at numerous colleges, they seem to all be the same. Try to observe the students who are on campus and see if you can match them and their style; think "would i be comfortable here? Could I see myself here?" In order to get the most out of the college experience, I would say get involved, but don't overload yourself initally until you can determine how much you can handle. If you do this initally, you may regret it and end up disliking the school.

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Make sure you find a school with the right balance of academics and social options. the best academic school isnt neccessarily the best school to go to.

Please visit the school and walk around campus for the whole day. Don't just take a tour and leave. Ask questions to students rather than the tour guide.

When I looked for a college, I searched for a place that I could live without my parents for four years and feel proud attending the college. Going into college searching, the student really needs to know him or herself, like what they are interested in, how they prefer to live, what kind of people do you feel comfortbale around etc. Once I could figure out where I would fit comfortable, I tried to figure out what colleges would best suit my needs. Can I get everything that I want there, will I be able to make friends, and so on. In the end I wanted to go to a school that I would be proud of. If you don't like what the school stands for, you are going to lose the motivation to be educated there. Honestly you can get the feeling you want to attend the school after going through the school's website or visiting the college. Somtimes it;s an instant feeling or oyu won't be able to forget the school but it always feels right.