Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Top Questions

Look for a college that satisfies the students needs. Look at the location of the college as well as the type of people that go to it. Always remember why you came to college... to get a degree. Keep school over a social life no matter how important it may seem at the time. Tour the campus of the colleges you choose to make sure it will be the right fit for you. Remember to try and have a little fun and don't spread yourself too thin. Become active in your campus so that you can meet new people and become comfortable faster. Also remember that everyone else is in the same boat as yourself and they are all nervous to start college as well. It won't be hard to make firends. Just be yourself and let someone get to know you. Everyone else wants friends just like you do.

Look up all the information you can about the schools and take visits to the school to see how it runs.

Consider the economy, your child's happiness, and the environment that the school is in.

The advice I would give to parents and or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is before chosing any college, tour the college first. Many colleges offer shadowing and tour weekends. My university for example is holding a WildCat weekend this weekend. This is where potential students stay near campus for to have a weekend to explore the University and the city. Parents and students should take the opportunity to explore campuses. If you do not sign up for a tour you will go to college blind. Touring the campus gives students a change to meet other potential students who are looking at the same college. They will already have a sense of the atmosphere and will have the change to meet other professors and students who already attend that college. This will give them a taste of college life and what they expect from college.

My advice to students and parents about picking a college or university to attend is to consider every aspect such as location, job placement, financial aid, professionalism, student services, etc. Dont necessarely choose the most popular school and dont choose a school all of your friends are going to. Just really make sure your going to the college that best suits you and your future.

The best advice that I could give up-and coming students about choosing the right college, is to expore all of your options before making your decision, and also to remember that college is goign to be a time of self-discovery, meanign that you will more than likely eventually choose a career path. Furthermore, try not to compare your college experience to anyone else's, as every experience is different and unique. Last but most definitely not least, choose the college .major that is best for you, follow your true passion, no matter what others may think.

Finding the perfect college for you is key. If when visiting you do not feel comfortable and can not see yourself living there, it is not the right college for you. Getting involved even when you don't know anyone will help you to make new friends and have a more enjoyable overall experience.

make sure the student has some clue of what they want to do in life, there are many schools that offer many things, and if you dont want to do there is no point in going to a arts school, if you want to do law. get the free money, use FASFA its easy and will help alot... visit the campuses before making a final decision...

Take your time when searching for colleges. You may or may not be able to choose a college without seeing other schools. When you go on the college tours, ask lots of questions . Before you go on the tour, write questions down and then ask your tour guide. When choosing between cities and smaller towns, think of which you like better. Do you like to hear the hustle and bustle of a city, or would you rather be in a place where there is nature all around you. If you haven't chosen what you want to do with your college career or what major you want to study, no worries, because once you get there, there will be faculty and staff that can help you decide. One final thought is, if your don't want to be far away from your family, don't go to a school hundreds of miles away, choose one in the vicinity or your home state. If you feel that you can be away from family and not get home sick, then maybe you can go a few states away from home. Its all up to what you feel that you can do.

Choose the school where you can follow your dream and not your parents and/or boyfriends/girlfriends.