Old Dominion University Top Questions

get involved as much as you can! College is what you make it.

I would have to say make sure that will enjoy and benfit from your college choice. I would have to say make sure that you can afford that college so, that you will not be into debit after college !

Go with what you feel comfortable with

First of all they should look at a school for its acedemic standards. These are very important as in when a student graduates from that university they should be well acredited and be able to find a job with ease. Chosing a college based on friends is the wrong choice. College is about meeting new people and expanding on your horizon. A student must grow individually to grow intellectually. Another great reason to pick a college would be their reputation for your major. They should have a strong program in which you would like to endure. Location is another big determining factor. If out of state tuition is too expensive or might be a waste of time if you don't like the area, then it should be considered less. Overall take in to account all the needs of the student and then list the colleges in order of most relevant to least. It ill help narrow things down.

I would tell them to visit the University and make sure the student feels comfortable. Visit the college that they student would be involved in and also visit during the week when the school has students going to class. I would also tell them to sit in on a class for their major.

First, consider you goals both academically and professionally as this is the basis for choosing the right college. However, keep in mind that college education is only one step towards achieving those goals. In this regard you may want to pick something that you will feel comfortable with in terms of price, location, and academic challenge. It is essential to do the research and definitelly visit the college(s), sit in a class, talk to people who are enrolled. There is no substutite for first hand experience and direct impressions. Then do the cost versus benefit analysis - sometimes it is smarter to enroll in a bit chceaper university and less demanding university but get out debt free with high GPA; likewise if you get motivated by challenge enroll in a competitive one for some people paying a lot of money for school keeps them more responsible. Your choice is very important and will affect directly the next four years of your life and indirectly the rest. Nevertheless, more important is to get the best out of your college life by acquiring new knowledge/skills, getting better orientation towards future academic and professional development, networking, interning. Just stay foccused and motivated!

The piece of advise would be to visit when school is in session so that you can get an adequate feel of how the campus really is. I also personally believe that the decision about finding the right school should be left up to the student. A parent could fall in love with a school but that does not mean that it is the right fit for their child. Students need to realize that you are in college to become more knowledgable which will most likely be reflected through their grades but also college is about having fun. Getting good grades is the most important factor but if a person does not have any fun in the process they really have not made the most of their college experience.

The best way to make the most of your college experience is to attend school in an area you feel is right for you. Remember that you want to feel comfortable around the people you are learning with.

Keep an open mind and listen to your elders. Don't study too hard because the stress of being away and in a new enviorment will c ause you enough stress. Talk to your peers before a class and after to get to know them. Join a club or sport and get to know people. Pay attention in class you pay for college so us your time wisely.

Parents, support your child through college. It is nothing harder than having a parent who will not help you (when capable) with one of the most important things in your life, your education. Students, your college experience is what you make it. If you want it to be the best time of your life, you can make it that way!