Clark University Top Questions

I would tell myself to be more independent and to not be one of those peole who needs a friend to join a group or club. I missed out on opportunities my freshman year because I didn't feel comfortable going out on a limb and doing things by myself.

Be open to new people and new ideas. Keep challenging yourself to succeed and do the best you can. I would also tell myself to be part of clubs and organizations, especially those of interest. Networking is a big part of succeeded in college and meeting the right people who will help you.

I would have made the decision to have applied to more colleges and universities and really looked at what I wanted for a social scene. Looking back I have decided I wish I went to a university that had fraternities and sororities because I wish I could have that sisterly bond with a houseful of girls. Also I wish I looked at schools all over the globe. I wish I possibly attended a university abroad so I could become more cultured. Going to school only an hour from home I feel like I am not getting an experience where I can learn about a different culture.

Make sure you like the location of the school. The surrounding area can matter a lot especially when attending a smaller school. Pay attention to how safe you feel. See if you can get in contact with a student who attends but isn't one of the tour guides. You can then ask them deeper questions and they won't give trained answers.

Don't stress over finding the perfect school. I am attending a school i never dreamed of applying too, yet i will never regret my decision to attend. No matter what school you go to, if you keep an open mind and work hard, you will enjoy yourself. Look for a school with the program you want, but with other options as well. Once you get to school, make friends with everyone and soon school will feel like home. Find the balance between academics and social life and everything will be fine.

Have a clear idea of the school you want to attend, and do your research!! Visit enough schools until you find the one that clicks, because in the end, it will.

I think letting the kids make most of the decisions seemed to work out pretty well with my situation. I was definitely lucky to find the right place, however. I think also try to not put too much pressure on the student because they are already experiencing a lot. I know you have to remind your kids to do stuff, but do it politely.

I believe that a student must be true to him/herself. When parents and students begin the process of finding the right school, the ideas of what a parent wants may differ from what the student is thinking about. Of course, the experience and emotional and financial support of parents is important, but a student must find the college that fits. Attending the college that a parent wants may work out fine, but not always. The student has to decide what is important to him/her: What do I want to study? Where do my interests lie? Do I want to stay close to home or travel across the country? Would I like to try living in a city? Would I like to live in a small town? College is the time for a student to find him/herself. It is a time to mature, to become independent and self sufficient. It is important to visit college campuses and to ask questions. Find out if the college offers what you would like to explore. Make sure that there are many ways for you to experience life, such as internships, foreign travel and community service projects.

Always tour the college or university. If you don't like the fit, then you won't when you go to live there. Put your financial aid in on time, or else you'll regret it. Even if you think you want a big college coming from a small high school, look at everything!

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