Butler University Top Questions

In order to find the college that is right for you, you must fust identify what qualities you truly want in a school. What majors are offered, the size, the type of students that attend, etc. all are important characteristics to consider. I had to visit many different types of school trying to figure out exactly what I wanted in a school. I recommend visiting many schools of various sizes, shapes, and colors if you are unsure what kind of college you want to attend. Once you decide on what sort of school you would like to attend, I suggest evaluating all those schools you have visited and those similar to the type you like. It all comes down to fullfilling the criteria and what draws you personally. I recommend physically visiting schools to which you wish to apply. I fell in love with the school I am attending when I walked the campus and saw the students. Ultimately, it comes down to what you want college do for you, and what you plan on getting out of the college experience. Making the most of the college experience is easy. Try anything and everything. Don't be afraid to try.

Choosing the "right college" is one of the most difficult decisions a student must make. The most important piece of advice I have is to visit, visit, visit! Check out the campus, sit in a class you might have to take as a freshman, talk with advisors, students, faculty, and imagine yourself walking those hallways every day, sitting in that class, or talking with those individuals. Can you picture yourself doing these things? It's a hard thing to grasp, but making the decision is such an exciting one! Take advantage of the opportunity and find the place that makes you feel the most comfortable. Once the decision has been made, it is even more important to make the best of your college experience. Get a random roommate, be optimistic, socialize, and study hard. Surround yourself with friends and become friends with those who are different than you. Any college is just pouring with diversity and opportunities. Don't pass them up! Whichever Univeristy you decide on, make the most of it. It has been the most exciting and educational time of my life!

Go to a school that you know you are going to enjoy, and but also be open minded. Do as much as you can in your 4 years because once they are gone, they're gone forever.

Be flexible and open to any opportunities that may come. You never know who you are going to meet that may be able to provide you with any opportunities that you may receive.

When trying to decide where to go, listen to your gut. Even though this wasn't my first choice in my mind, it really should have been, and I am so, so, so, so, SO glad I didn't get accepted into the program at my first choice, because then I never would have ended up here. So anyway. Trust to your gut.

I think it is most important to go with your gut when deciding where to go to school. If you feel like a small school will make you the happiest go with that. Don't go somewhere just based on where your best friend or significant other is going. I know that I made the decision that was best for me & I have never regretted it.

You need to find a school that is right for you and Ii is important to visit the school to help determine this. Thinking about the size of classes, the variety of classes, and the general atmosphere of the college should help you find a good fit for you. Talking to a few students can really give an insight to the workings of the university. Once you are at the school you have chosen, a balnce will need to be found between work and play. Nobody will be happy if you forget your coursework and fail out. On the other hand if you focus on you studies all the time and never socialize, you will drive yourself crazy and miss an important part of college life.

The adivce I would give parents and students who are trying to find the right college is, don't worry about the cost. Yes, I understand that college is very expensive, some more than others. But when it comes to college, not only are academics important, but also the experience outside of the classroom. If you are at a college that you love, and money is important, you will apply yourself during college because you don't want to be wasting your money. The staff and faculty at a college are willing to work something out with a student if they are working hard during college. Don't let money dominate your dreams. Everything will work out in the end. Money will come, and your dreams will be able to be accomplished attending a college that you love. And parents, you will be able to see your student become succesful at a place where they are happy at.

My advice would be to first be to ask around, do research, and apply to all the colleges you are thinking about attending. Talk to your high school counselor about what you are interested in studying or where you think would be a good fit for you and they can help! Also, they can offer different types of scholarships and even talk to you about how to prepare for the transition into college. Think about everything that you are interested in and see if that fits with the college that you want to go to. Don't be satisfied with the college that offered you the most money, but you don't really like. Once you make a decision, make sure you know that you will be happy there. The transition to college can be hard if you do not prepare properly, but talking with your college counselors in your department will help you to get on the right track. Being organized and planning ahead are simple, but major keys to college success. Lastly, don't limit yourself to staying inside your room; get involved through organizations and extracurricular actives on campus and always try to broaden your horizons.

I would advise parents and/or students in the process of finding the right college to do many campus tours & stay overnight with a host student in order to get the best look at & honest information about the campus & its students. Talking to older friends/family members to see what they like best & least about their campus can also be helpful so that when on the campus tours the individual can ask questions up front & is not left with a surprise should he/she attend the school. The size of the school along with the student's character should also be taken into consideration. For example, if the student is easily persuaded or gives into peer pressure easily, a large public school may not be for that person because of the many activities surrounding alcohol. In order to make the most of the college experience, the student should try out as many clubs as possible to see where his or her interests lie. The individual should also be open-minded in order to meet people different than him/herself and be more able to embrace different cultures. All of these suggestions will make for a more rewarding college experience.