Rhode Island College Top Questions

Make sure you have a set path for your child/yourself. Even if you decide to you want to change in the middle of your college career, make sure you won't be trapped by things like money.

Make sure you child definately find RIC appealing, with one hint of doubt, choose a different school and go with your gut feeling. Your child cannot work while they are in this school, especially if they are a nursing major, those who graduate/succeed in the program tend to be children of parents who pay for everything involving their college years and experiences. If you are one that needs to work, it won't happen for you. Choose a different school.

Make sure you now what you want to do before committing to a four-year college. Take a year off or attend a junior college if necessary. DO NOT rush into anything.

Parents definately talk to your kids about which college they want to apply and go to. Even if the college that your child may want to go to is far away from home, don't discourage them, try to be happy for them and talk to them about what that school may offer. You never know it may surprise you. Students, make sure you talk to your parents about college. Everything from scholorships to dorm rooms. Trust me they'll want to teach you and give you a heads up on what the outside world will bring you, and they'll be more than happy to talk to you about it. Even if they dont want you to leave.

I would definately recommend going to the college and seeing it for yourself, especially if it is a college in the same state as you reside. If researching a college outside of your state, utilize the college website and maybe e-mail a professor and ask their opinion of the college to see if it is right for you. Also, use website such as facebook to find a student from that college and message them asking their view of the college. Find a college that will have your interests of study.

To make the most of college, I suggest finding a college that is far enough away that you must live on campus, but are close enough to return to home. You want to have the college experience. Living on your own, and experiencing life the way all college students do is a must. Make friends, be outgoing. But never lose focus of your future. Work hard and success will come to you.

I think it is very important to travel to different states and see what type of community that they like. Also it was important for me to be in a smaller community and the division for athletics. There are surveys online that can help you find the school that fits you best.

Take you time when choosing schools. Visit your prospective schools campus. Look at class size and credentials of the professors.

Be involved.

You only do it once, so do it right