Columbia College Chicago Top Questions

My advice for parents is to be as supportive as possible. Allow your child to choose whatever he/she wants to major in. If they make mistakes, do not bash them over the head about it. Give them your advice without shoving it down their throat, they will receive it better this way. Remeber, college is not only a learning experience, but a living expereince. It is a time to make a transition from teenager to adult, so allow them to find their way on their own. You have to trust that you raised your child to make the right decisions. My advice for students is to trust yourself. Whatever your interests are, explore that side. College is a time for you to develop who you are as a person. Don't allow the world to detour your dreams. Don't settle for anything less than what you want. Because you only have one life to live , live it to the fullest. This is one of the most crucial times in your life. It is all about you, take your time and advantage of every opportunity that caters to building your "This is Me" resume!

Don't expect the right school on the first try. Also to the parents, don't push your child to go to the school you want them to, let them pick. Students learn better in an envirnment that they feel comfortable in.

Find out how much school spirit and fraternities and sororities mean to you, how much do you like the Friday night football games and the campus experience, because if you don't a regular school is not for you.

Don't stop at the first college you get accepted to. Keep searching for schools that also offer your major and see what they're big drawing points are. I almost attended a college that was more than 5 hours away from home until I found my current school. I saved my parents more than $20,000 a year by living at home and commuting instead of choosing a school where I had no choice but to live there. Also, I choose a college that shared my views about the world which I believe is very important in feeling comfortable and succeeding.

1. Understand that much of academia exists, unfortunately, to provide schooling rather than an education. It is imperative that you develop some form of autodidacticism and seek knowledge on your own, as you will learn a great deal despite college, not because of it. 2. Remember that college costs are high, and that every bank in America wishes to rape you with student loans that have interest rates as high as twelve percent or more, which adds on to the debt of eighty-thousand-or-so dollars that can accrue at the end of four years (which is somewhere near the amount of what I will have, along with the twelve percent interest). Seek out all the scholarships and grants that are available, and fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible. 3. Critical thinking is a must when dealing with the persuasive arm of college advertising. Know what you are getting into and prepare accordingly. 4. Only blunt, honest, and consistent criticism will dispel postmodern hegemony, stay fallacious argumentation, and change failing methods. Do not be afraid to question anything and everything that seems inherently flawed or filled with internal contradictions. This includes teachers, policies, and class materials provided.

I would advise visiting the campus of the schools you are interested in and finding out the most you can about the programs that you are interested in. See what type of vibes you get being in that campus and general area if it doen't feel right then don't go for it find the place that makes you feel positive, comfortable, and most of all happy. Once you get to school try work as hard as you play or vice versa, don't go over board just because after a huge paper of final you feel obligated be responsible. Remember you're still young and the best time of your life is anytime you are happy being you.

Parents should help their kids find the right school for them. Often times, parents go for the cheapest school, or the school that they went to. I would encourage parents to ask their kids not what they want to be when they grow up, but what FIELD they are interested in. When they have decided that, research what schools are best for that field. Go to different types of schools (big, small, liberal, conservative, etc.) and find where your child is most comfortable. I know from experience that just because a school gives a great scholarship to your child does not mean that this shool is the right one for them. The child must find a place where they feel comfortable not only living, but also meeting new people, getting themselves around campus, and reaching out to the community. Good luck!

go ater what you want to do rather than what you thnk you should do -- this is more than a 4 year comitment, its the rest of your life.

Get a full understading of what type of coolege you are going to. Understand the social and academic aspect of your school and make sure its exactly what you want

My advice to both parents and students is to choose a college that offers just what you want out of it. Dont let your parents decide where you will go to school and dont let others bring you down. Make sure that you do research of the college you plan to attend to make sure that it is just right for you. Also make sure that as a student or parent you are not waisting your money and time. When you go to college make sure school work is number one and social life second. College is not high school it is much more important and it is the time to make something of yourself. Be yourself and try to make the best of it. It is the real world after high school, and sometimes it can be rough.