Howard University Top Questions

Transitioning to college is not as hard as a lot of people make it seem. The difficulty in transitioning is being able to stay true to yourself, when everyone around you is trying to fit in. If I could give advice to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to take in the opportunity to make new friends and don?t be disappointed by the relationships I may lose with friends from home. Another thing I would say is to remember that there is not a lack of ability, but a lack of confidence. In other words, I can accomplish anything, but I have to be confident in my own ability to do it. It is so important to be confident in your abilities on a college campus, because if you are not, you will be left behind ? losing internships, possible leadership positions and networking opportunities. I would also say HAVE FUN. While college is a time to broaden your horizons and gain work experience, there will never be another four or five years like it. Take it every opportunity you have to learn, but also have fun because soon, you will be an adult.

Work hard!Have fun!

FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGE FOR STUDENTS ISNT ABOUT WHAT YOUR PARENTS WANT FOR YOU. IT HAS TO BE A DECISION MADE BY THE STUDENT AND THE PARENTS SHOULD JUST BE BY THEIR CHILD SIDE. ALSO PICK YOUR SCOOL BASED ON ITS PRESIGOUS NAME, AMOUNT OF UNDERGRAD STUDENTS WHO ACTAULLY GRADUATE ON TIME, THE AREA OF THE AND OF COURSE THE SIZE. PICKING THE RIGHT SCHOOL FOR ISN'T A EASY PROJECT BUT ONCE ITS DONE SO MUCH PRESSURE HAS BEEN RELEASED ONCE YOU KNOW YOU'VE DONE EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO PICK THE PERFECT SCHOOL TO FIT YOUR PERSONALITY AND YOUR GOALS.

Make sure that they are able to fit in with the majority because being apart of the minority would sometimes create isssues and make it very difficult for them to enjoy college. Also make sure they live on campus their first year!

Choose a college that you belive will best benifit you!

I would advise that both the parent and student feel comfortable at whatever school they decide to go to and I would also advise that they look into seeing if the program they want is accredited.

When looking for the college for you it is very helpful to make a list of the things you want out of a college experience and then choose the school that best fits your needs. Once you have chosen your school it is very helpful to go and visit the campus during the week it wont be beneficial to visit the campus on the weekends. Once you have narrowed it down then you should try and make sure you can afford it. Once you are in school it is hard to keep up your grades if you are worried about how you are going to pay for the next semester. Also, always try and keep a good relationship with your finiancial aid advisor because they can always help you find more money to pay for school.

When it comes to college, you may have an already preconceived dream of what your experience is going to be like however, when you set foot on campus eveything changes. the dreams you held in your heart get twisted by reality of the day-to-day grind of college life. being on your own can either drive you to go for your goals or give you every exscuse to postpone your dreams. In the end, college makes you into a responsible adult. Dont fall into the pitfalls that college offers to everyone. When looking for a college one has to keep in mind that the college you may want does not always meet your needs. also, the college that you do not want may be the college that gives you the most room to grow. when looking for a college always remember that that will be your home for the nest 4 YEARS so choose wisely. dont just choose a school because it has the best party scence, choose your college based on academics AND the diversity that the campus holds. choose a school that will challenge you to strive to become the best you possible.

The advice that I would give parents and/or students about finding the perfect college and making the most of the college experience is to find a school that focuses on whatever it is that you are specifically intrested in so that when you get to school it will not be hard for you, as a student, to remain focused and above the curve. Also, make sure that you have a great support system on and off campus as you go through your journey as a college student. There will be times when you are feeling so overwhelmed with school that you are going to yearn for someone to vent to in order to feel relief. Do not worry though, as this feeling is common. Lastly, enjoy every waking minute of the class time that you have committed yourself to. Be sure that you take full advantage of this experience because you college years, even though it seems like it lasts forever, will fly by you.

My advice to parents and students would be to truly evaluate exactly what they want to do with the rest of their lives. Once they figure out whether they want to be a doctor or just a simple trade the next step is to research or are still unsure. They need to see what school has the best program out there for what hey want to do whether it is a 2 year program or 4. The next step is to look at location if it matters and the campus life as well as housing and food. Once they are satisified with the quality of education, location, campus life,housing, and food, they have found the school for them. Its also great to visit each school that they might have in mind.