Kean University Top Questions

My advice for parents and students who are looking for the right college is to take the time to visit every school before acceptance during their peak hours of operation, such as in the middle of a weekday. This is important to see what types of students are on campus and what they are doing. (Spending time in the library, cafeteria, etc.) To make the most of the college experience I cannot stress enough the importance of joining at least one extra-curricular activity or club that is not a frateriety or sorority. (I.E. student government, English Honors Society, etc.) This is important because it will connect you with other students who have similar interests to yours and will also look great on your transcript/resume. These clubs allow for networking that will help you both during your undergrad experience as well as your post-graduation job search, but most importantly they can help you make friends!

I would tell parents/students to find a place that really makes them feel comfortable , and a place that they truly will love to go to everyday. To make the best experience out of college , I think you must be open-minded to new ideas and people, and be able to find a passion that makes you happy.

My advice is try to find the right college that fit your personality and career goals because is very important to feel happy in order to do great at what you have chosen

In my opinion, commuting to college is the best way.

The most important advice that I can give parents and students when deciding on a college is: happiness. Every student's main goal in college is to graduate, become educated and achieve a higher level of education however, if the student is miserable none of what I mentioned will take place. College should be a time where a student can feel at home and not a stranger, a place the student loves to attend rather then dreds. The phrase that high school seniors hear the most is, "the real world". College isn't the real world. Parents know what the real world is like. College bound students should remember that college a time to be reborn again. A time to better oneself or alter oneself if that is their choice. Don't be afraid to break out of the shell and interact with people from all over. Besides job skills, a degress and education, college provides one of the most important social connection in life: NETWORKING.

Choose a school that BEST FITS YOUR NEEDS!!! students should try to visit that school more than once and do extensive research befor e making the choice. Also try to find a school that is affordable for you and that you believe will make your experience the best!

The Advice I would give is first find out if your child wants to go to college once that is asured from your child then, then next step is has yor child taken the SAT's those are imporatant to attend a 4 year University, if not there are alternates such as a 2 year school or trade school. Third step once the school is choosen and grades are in what college is in your budget, has your child applied for scholarships and grants. Is your child going to live home, on campus or off campus. How strong are their study skills. Are there libraries on campus and computer based informatin systems that provide internet. How about the academic standards and achievements. How about the sports, science, and sociology program. Are there shuttles to get from different campus.

Know your career path Know your line of sanity in the balance between the diffferent types of liesures (yes different), rest, socialization, work and study are.... It's important to have all .....too much or too less will KILL the performance....leading to anxiety and breakdown... each component is needed for moving ahead since theyre all inter-related Try to stay healthy, physically, emotinally, socially, spiritually, and environmentally Know he difference between wishes, wants, and need........ Know what u control

Find a school that the student finds most comfortable with. Encourage the student to become involved in Greek Life, it is a lot of fun and worth the experience. Also, make sure the student gets the chance to explore the area of the college or university because they will get hungry late at night and will want to get food out somewhere.

There are better state schools to attend in New Jersey, do not let Kean University be you/ or your childs first, second, or third choice.