Monmouth College Top Questions

Take into account the location of the college and what you're expecting. If you come from a big city, its probably best you go to school in a big city. Plan on getting involved. If you aren't getting involved, school can be boring and pointless. Find out what kind of activities are really on campus from the students themselves. Do your homework, and before applying, find out the average workload from students that attend there. Check out what kind of food you'll be eating everyday, and if you can make your own food.

The first thing that I would tell parents and prospective college students would be to look at many colleges. They should also make a planned and unplanned visit to each of the proespective colleges that the student is interested in because this will allow the student to receive a guided tour of the campus as well as a close up look on campus life. There are many things that can be done in order to enhance a students college experience. The most important thing to do is be involved on campus. Join a club, or organization. This will allow you to make friends, do something you enjoy, and get your mind off of schoolwork for a brief time.

My advise would be to go somewhere that you can not only grow as a person academically but socially. There is so much learning that goes on at a college outside of a classroom and once you get past trying to choose a school based on cost and location and size look to see what the college environment can offer you.