Indiana University-Bloomington Top Questions

The advice I would give to parents and/or students would be to visit the school first. Make sure the campus you plan on attending offers everything you need, from academic to recreation. You have to be comfortable where you go to school and you have to enjoy the beauty of the campus you'll be walking everyday. Walk through some of the academic buildings, know the environment in which you'll be attending classes for the next four years. Research the type of housing where you'll be living, first the dorms then on and off campus housing. If you're in need of a job while in school look at the amount of campus jobs offered both on and off campus. Don't pay attention to where your friends are going to college, going to college is all about meeting new people and experiencing new things, going somewhere new is the best way to get the full college experience. Finally, one of the most important is the academics. Although this is most likely the most important you may not know exactly what you want to do, look somewhere were there ar numerous and most intriguing options.

Visit the campus and pay close attention to the students while you are on your tour. How the students look and react to different situations will tell you a lot about life at the particular school.

Find a college that specializes in more than one concentration. Many students change their minds, and if you attend a school that has options, you will never feel pressure to stay in your respective major when you know it's not what you want.

I would go to a school that offers the best job placement. Having a job long before you graduate is a very rewarding feeling.

The best advice I can offer is what my parents did for me when I was searching for the right fit for college. Don't restrict your kids to a certain geographic area. I thought I wanted to be as far away as possible and ended up feeling the most comfortable in my home state; but we traveled to many others to take a look. Taking that look was what helped me make my decision because I continually compared each school to IU and finally realized that that is where I belonged and needed to be. If my parents hadn't allowed me to do those other visits I might have ended up in a situation that could have been a disaster. I would also encourage incoming freshman to try all activities offered on campus, go to a football game, even if they don't have the best record. Visit a fraternity/sorority...it may end up being the best environment for you. Also discover new people who didn't go to your school, it is a time to broaden your horizons and make lifetime connections.

It so extemely important to find the college right for you or your child. The college experience is one that is once in a lifetime and students need to enjoy it while they can. Too often life gets to be too much and having the college environment to go to when you need a break is a great advantage. It is very important to make the most of the experience because there are so many things at your figertips that are offered only in college and they are only beneficial if you take advantage of them.

College is such an important part of life. This is the place where you start your career, experience life on your own, and make friends that you will know for the rest of your life. I believe that everyone ends up in the place that is perfect for them. Look for a school that will help in your future endeavors and the size that will fit you socially. I dont regret one thing about my college experience as of now. I found the perfect size school that I feel as though I fit perfectly in. I am taking classes for my major and succeeding greatly. I have already found friends that I know will be in my wedding. These are friends that I know will never let me down. I truly believe that the friends you find in college are true friends. These people become your family and at the end of freshman year it is a sad, sad goodbye. I will never ever forget saying bye to my dorm floor for the first summer. College is an experience I never thought I would enjoy as much as I am. Enjoy it while it lasts! Its amazing!

Be open minded and willing to accept new experiences culturally and academically.

Visit first!!!

I would telll students to take their time in choosing what school to go to. Really look at the campus and the people to decide where to go. If the administration is not kind to you when you go for a campus visit chances are they will not be helpful when you need them while you are attending their school. I would try to meet with Professors and ask questions about classes and what is expected of you. I know that I didn't look at all my options when I was a senior in high school and I regreted it because I ended up transfering and that was not a pleasant experience. It pays to sit down and look carfully now so that you will not end up being unhappy with your decision in the future. Finally, don't be scared or timid college is a lot of work, but it is also fun! Good luck with your searching.