Hofstra University Top Questions

LOCATION! your overall mood while youre at school could possibly affect your school work so check location. Parents and students should think of distance from home, type of people that generally attend the university, and the weather because schools that tend to be in cold areas can alter moods. I know when its sunny and nice out at my school everyone seems a bit happier. Night life is a big deal because parents, yes, your children are probably going to party. If you arent into the bar/club scene...stay away from city schools...the need of a fake i.d. (plus alot of cash for cover charges/drinks/ect.) could possibly be a set back. I have friends that go to schools that have great house parties every weekend and only spend about 20 dollars a week... I attend Hofstra University which makes spending more difficult. I spend 100 a week easy. So parents do have to understand that location affects money as well... college is what you make of it, who you meet, and what you get involved in... beware of sororites and frats at certain schools...they can be viscious...believe me i know

I would tell prospective college students to think about what kind of school they want to go to (size, cost, location, type of school, etc) and what they want to get out of college first. The next step is doing a lot of research and looking at many different schools in order to find the right school for you. Once you are there the most important thing, which many students lose track of, is your academics. You must always put school first because it is very costly and that is the reason why you are there in the first place. It is extremely important to be social and make friends because this makes the transition to college much easier, and it provides you with many opportunities to explore new things and find out more about yourself.

To find the right school, you have to be aware of the things you personally enjoy. I was born and bred in a city, and i wanted to go to a school that was close to the same style i had. If you have no idea what you want to major in, i would reccommend going to a school with lots of options and classes so you can get a feel of what you like and what you don't.

I would tell other students to really look at schools for them and not to look just look at what is told to them. There are so man schols for so many different things that thre can be a school for everyone. I would tell parent to accept their child's decision because this is the beginning of their adult life and this decision starts the process of many other decisions that they will have to face without them. Getting involed in school can really be the determining factor in a student's time at their school so I would encourage students to do so because when you meet people who share your same interests you can make friends who will be with you for the rest of your life. I know I did and I'm glad I made the decision I did to come tot he school that I wanted because I really believe I would't be as happy anywhere else.

Don't let anyone else sway your decision on a college to attend. go where you feel most comfortable, and be sure you can picture yourself at that college for 4 years, thriving and being happy. Once you find the perfect school, you'll know. Listen to your gut. Work hard to do well, but don't forget that academics aren't everything. Experience everything your school and campus life has to offer and make sure you are happy and having fun as often as possible. Happiness is everything. You'll hate your college experience if you aren't happy. Don't be discouraged if other people do better than you, only compare yourself to your own personal best. Remember: work hard first, but have fun too!

College tours only show the silver lining of a school. There are many attractive campuses with incredible statistics, but make sure research is done on the general student body before making a final decision. Find students online who can make personal claims about campus life and websites are dedicated to giving prospective students the inside scoop about their schools of choice.. A perfectly groomed campus can be meaningless when it is filled with a cold-hearted student body.

Make sure you take the time to go to the college and look at evert nook and cranny of the school. Come during the semester and observe the culture, the interactions and the classes of the students. Sit and watch a class that yoru interested in majoring in. It could be very helpful in determining if you like how the teachers interact with the students. Above all ask questions!!! Like all the teachers in High school said "there are no stupid questions". You'll gain a wealth of information just by doing so.

Explore all spectrums of schools. Look at big schools, small schools, private schools, public schools, etc. Tour campuses of all kind; urban, rural, suburban and everything in between. Make sure you expose yourself to everything so you know exactly what you like and what you dislike. Chances are, there is a school that has everything you like in a college. If you're unsure of a major, chose one that offers all kinds of majors, where you can find something you like.

For students, the most important thing would be to choose a school for yourself and dont let any outside influences sway what you think would be best for you. Students need to realize that they are going to change a lot over the first year and that it is important that you put yourself in a school that is going to nurture that change and help you grow into an idependent person. For parents, listen to you children. They know more about themselves than you may know and in the end it should be their decision where they go. Advice is always important, but be sure to guide them and not drag them along the process.

My advice would be to both students and parents is to think about the cost of attendance, the ratio of teachers to students, what the college offers to you and your family, academics, social life, and basically all of the things that make college. Don't rush the process because college is a vital stage in life that should be taken seriously and what the things you do and experience there shapes who you become in the future.