New England College Top Questions

Find a place where you feel comfortable when you make your first visit. It's not always about the big name school or the big city. A lot of times you'll find people from all different walks of life even at a small school where you will get more individualized attention for your money. Just keep in mind, college is where you'll meet some of your best friends that you will have for the rest of your life.

I would say make sure that you know roughly what major you want to go into and what kind of school you want to go to. Also go and visit as many schools as you can before making your choice. There is a right school out there for everyone you just need to find where it is.

The best thing I did when I was choosing schools was I made sure the learning environment (class size, students, faculty, faculty to student ratio, etc.) was the number one thing on my list. The social aspect of college is an incredible thing that is something I will never forget. I am a member of multiple clubs, I attend school events regularly, and am on the varsity lacrosse team. But the most important thing you must remember whether you are a parent sending your son or daughter to college or a student choosing their school, it is imperative you remember your main purpose for attending college. This is to further your education and to put yourself in the best possible position to accomplish your goals. I could have gone to a big public school with very large classes (this is not a bad way to go it was just not for me). But in terms of the way I learn and what I wanted I knew a smaller school was right for me. Although the social scene may not be as lively as a big university, I enjoy it and am very happy with my choice.

Student's deciding what college they want to attend need to look beyond the pricetag. Higher education needs to be thought of as an investment. A good education is worth some debt if the graduate is going to get out there and get a well-paying job, especially if they are good at what they do. Student's really need to experience the atmosphere of the college. Some are crazy on weekends, with parties and places to go to have fun. Others are kind of boring because a lot of people go home. One of the most important things a prospective student should be concerned with is the environment of the town. Is it safe? Is it too big or too small? Are there things to do in town at night and on the weekends? It all depends on the student and what they are looking for in a college.

I find that it is very important to travel and visit the school that you think you may wnat to attend. You need to find a school in a town where you feel comfortable and also the class size is what fits you personally. Finding a program in that school is also very important, because it could be a great school, but your area of study may not be fitting to you. It is very important to take into consideration every aspect of that school, for example I forgot to make sure there was a band here and I love to play my instrument, so I am missing out now. Check out EVERYTHING about the school!

I would give the advise to students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience by following their heart. This would include the financial situations between their parents on what they can afford, what culture do they like, tutoring assistance, counseling assistance, disability opportunities, sports, educational programs, and housing facilities to be sure that the student can get all that they need while attending their future classes. Students need to see if the college of their choice has the major of study, students are looking for. Students need to think about what kind of campus they would prefer to stay at such as, in a small country or in a big city. I based my decision on attending New England College because I was interested in the size of the college, disabilty assistance such as tutoring and I had the opportunity to work on campus for work study. Now that I am finishing my Elementary Education Bacholors Degree I am currenty living on campus and doing student teaching with 4th graders at Kearsarge Elementay. While attending college I have had great opportunities and privilages to work with students at different grade levels in different schools.

Finding the right college for some people might be hard, for me it was just a matter of being comfortable enough to settle in, get to know people, start making friends and getting to know the professors. As far as making the most of your college experience, enjoy yourself. I don't mean partying everynight. I mean hanging out with friends, getting involved in clubs and sports on campus, going on trips held by the school, having a movie night with friends. Those are the times that are going to make the most of a college experience, at least for me. It shouldn't be about remembering how much you drank one night at a party, but how you beat your friend at a game by one point. Those are the memories I want to keep and will make the most of my college experience.

Visit many campus to get a feeling of which kind of place you may want go to school in. Once in college, participate in activites!!! The more you participate, the more fun you will have and the more friends you will make. Try to meet a variety of people and make alot of friends. The more people you know, the better off you'll be.

I would tell them to look very carefully at each school they apply to. The price is important, but it's not everything. Sit in on a class, talk to the professors in the department you're interested in. And when you get there, don't be shy! Join clubs, get to know people in your hall. The best and worst thing about college is meeting new people. Avoid getting caught up in the "freedom" of not having your parents around. Yes, it's cool, but no, it's not a good idea to get drunk on a Monday when you have class at 8:30! Go to the library to do your homework if you need quite, because you won't find it in the dorms. And last but not least, try to vary the foods you eat at the dining hall. You can't avoid the freshman fifteen if you eat pizza for dinner every day!

When you are looking into colleges the most important question you have to ask yourself is: Will I be happy here? I made the mistake of neglecting my own wants and needs. I weighed all the schools I was accepted to with pros and cons. These pros and cons were mostly based on money and financial aid offered. I ended up choosing the school that offered me the biggest package. Now, beginning my second year here, I am realizing that I made the wrong choice. I always knew deep down that I wanted to be close to home. That was the most important thing to me, but I based my choice on what was most important to others. Now I am looking into transferring closer to home because I am not happy. I advise all students and parents to find the right college by looking inside and truly seeing what matters the most to them. If you make the right choice I am sure you will have the best college experience possible.