Huntington University Top Questions

In regards to finding the right college, I would say that it depends on your criteria for a good school. If you are looking strictly at academics, make sure to look at what courses are offered and the background of the professors at the school. If you are looking for the social life, try to talk with people who have gone there and/or to the residence life staff to get a feel for what the school offers. If you also are very interested in the physical environment, go to visit and see if it is a fit. This last part is key. It is really important, if possible to visit several schools to make sure it feels right. As far as making the most of the college experience, I am not a person to say try everything. I would say meet lots of new people and in order to do this get very involved in campus sponsored events and random activities in the dorms. I would say that the most important parts of college are to get a great education and make life-long friends. If you can do this, you have made the most of your college experience.

You have to pick a college that will work for you. It is not about what the school has to offer, but it is about what you are wanting to get out of the school. Not all schools are going to be the best for everybody. Don't just go to a school because someone else went there. You are the one who is going to be doing the learning and growing. Consider what will help you.

Take a look at as many colleges you can and follow your gut instinct. God opens all kinds of doors, so never stop relying on Him.

Look at the community and find one you love. A school can have all the best academic ratings or most experienced professors, but if you won't be comforatable and can't enjoy being in your new home, college is going to be a wretched experience.

Visit the colleges your interested in and learn as much about them as you possibly can before making your final decision. Best of luck and God bless!!

Visit, Visit, Visit!

Make sure that you feel comfortable on campus. When you visit, pay attention to how welcoming the students, faculty and staff are. If you can, stay the night with a current student so you can experience dorm life! It's the best!

I would say make sure you do everything you can to find financial help! There are a lot of weird little scholarships out there that you don't really hear about. Don't disregard a college just for money. Also, let your kids go away. They don't have to go far, but it is so good for them to get out of the house and learn to make friendships in new settings and be a little more dependent. It is a great learning experience and I think it is very crucial. Also, no matter how far they are if they live out of the house, send them mail!!! I makes their day!

I think you should choose a college that fits your personality. A big school may not be a place that is conducive for learning to a person who is easily distracted. In my experience, attending a small school has kept me focused on my studies and out of trouble. You my have to look at what you want versus what you need reallistically. Also, finding a good roomate can be very influential in how much you prosper as a student. Your college should feel like a home to you and a place you would have no problem spending four or more years of your life at.

My advice to parents and/or students about finding the right college would be to find a college that fits you, not anyone else. You do not want to go to a school because a friend is or because a family member has been dreaming about you going there ever since you were little. Your college experience starts with you being happy with where you are and expands as you start enjoying your pick even more as time progresses. When you start at your college, be social but focus on your school work as well. You do not want to focus just on school work because your experience will be lessened, but if you are overly social you may not be able to stay at your college due to failing grades. Once you find your happy medium you can make college the best years of your life!