Howard University Top Questions

Be sure to visit the college and not only take the tour but find students to talk to and see how they feel. I would figure out what area each University specializes in and go to a college geared toward what you would like to do, go to departments your interested in and talk to professors, look in on some of the classes to see class sizes and how active discussions are. Ask professors if they will allow you to sit in on a class so you can get a fill for how it is run. It is also very important to get a good idea of the financial aid available and what is typically given. Instead of trusting the school talk to students and see what their experiences are with financial aid because just because a school says that offer a lot of financial doesn?t mean they actually do and many schools have a lot of problems with financial aid and students are left struggling to get by from semester to semester. But overall I would say to just find a nice safe location where you feel comfortable and let your heart guide you to the right school.

Make sure that the prospective student vists the campus on a "normal" day not just around exciting times like homecoming. Visit the dorms, walk around the campus to get a feel of what the student will be experiencing. Check out the surrounding areas and neighborhoods and the distance to grocery stores and places like Target or CVS. Check out the cafeteria and see where the student will be eating and if possible what kinds of foods are served on a daily basis. Know about security issues and dangers or common situations that occur in the area. Make sure the field that the student wants to go in has a good program and offers things like a dual degree program if wanted.

The most mportant advice that I could give to students and parents that are trying to make the right decision as to which college or university they should attend is to think about how you want to live out your college exoerience, what do you want people to think about when they find out that you attended a certain college or university. I would also say that someone looking for a college or university to attend should really think about what they love to do and not what they think they should do to make money butwhat they love to do and then choose a school that will most help you to do that thing that you love as well as find innovative ways to survive in this capitalistic society. that is the key to geting a real education and starting a career you have to really believe in the things that you love to do and go after them so taht you can find a way to share it with the world.

Visit the school and talk to underclassmen there about their experiences.

Decide base on your future career choice also attend campus tours to get a feel for the campus and its students.

Go with a will to learn and improve. Stay open to new things and new people, make the choices you think are best for yourself and be careful of your surroundings esp when you may be new or uncomfortable. College is suppose to be a fun learning experience and if you stay open and try to get all that you can out of it , it can be one of the best and most life changing experineces you'll have.

Visit the school before deciding to attend and make sure its providing the best enviornment for the student to succeed in their studies.

Before beginning your research, it is very important for the parents and/or student to determine his/her career field of interest. If the student isn't sure about what they want to study, determine their interests, what academic, social, and extra-curricular opportunities they would like to be available at the school, and financial aid opportunities. After these have been determined, begin researching schools that meet these criteria. It's important to find a school that fits the student versus making the student fit the school. In order to make the most of the college experience, I would suggest that students give their best in all they do. Be active participants in school activities, don't be a passive student who's only involvement with the school is attending class. Be sure and befriend people and establish a group of people you can call on for anything. Focus on the work you're doing in school, all the while keeping your future goals in mind, which will motivate you to do that much better. Remember that school doesn't have to be all work and no play, so make time for fun and relieve some of the school stress.

FIrst i would have to say, find and visit the top three schools a student/adult would like to atend. Second, what ever his/her major is, make sure they have it. Third, also make sure the have a large networking program that comes to the school. Last but not least, make sure you interact with students and make friends to really get the whole college experience.

From previous experience, I would first tell parents/students to defintely visit ALL the schools that are most interested in, and get accepted to, so they can make sure the school fits them. Second, do tons of research on your major at the college to make sure your department of your major is accrediated. Third, make sure the college has flexiable finaicial aids services within loans, grants, and scholarships. With making the most and best experience is college, I would have to say is to always remember what you are there for in college; which I mean always stay focused and keep above a 3.00 g.p.a. Also have fun, socialize, experience new things, and network with organizations. Don't be ashamed if you have to do college for 5 years instead of 4 years, because the percentage is low for students that actually go to college and finish in four years. Last, dont rush college it only comes once, and will be the best of your 4-5 years!