Rutgers University-New Brunswick Top Questions

they should visit the college few times, and make sure if the college fulfills their child's dream.

Look for a school that is big enough so that you're son/daughter can make a lot of friends and have a great time. College is 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} fun, 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} academics. The worst thing your kid can do is get straight A's because he or she will lose out on the most valaubale years of their lives. It's very possible to have a great time and still end up with a great GPA...it's all about persistence and determination, and any kid in college should have those qualities.

As a transfer student, you really need to decide if a large or small school is best for your personality. Its a drag trying to transfer.

I would say to find a college that is diverse because you may learn about the different values and opinions that can contribute to your personal enrichment. I believe that the biggest advice is learn to network with other people because a lot of times in life is not what you know, it's who you know. It may be a great academic school, but without involvements in student organizations or clubs may disadvantage you in the future when you are searching for a job. Overall, just try to join all the clubs that interest you and become active in the student community and try to find a balance between school work and social life. I find that this approach is what currently making the most out of my college experience. Hopefully it was helpful!

Go to a college that exceeds in what they would like to do for their career.

When trying to find the right college parents and students should consider the following: Parents.... 1. Take into consideration how safe you feel on the campus. Go with your instincts and gut feeling, they're usually right. 2. Is this where you want to go to school or where your son or daughter wants to go to school...and also, what are the reasons you each feel that way? Students... 1. Can you see yourself at this college, almost everyday? Do you feel comfortable? 2. Does this college offer classes you enjoy or a major of interest? 3. Sports and activies you enjoy? Are they available? Both... ***Take advantage of all chances to go to orientations and any activities that allow the opportunity to meet new people before your first year and during that first year as well.

College is meant to be enjoyed, and to further one's education in the direction one wants it to go. Be free, and study what you enjoy. If living on campus, make sure to eat in the cafeterias at schools you visit, food is a major factor in your life, and if you're not satisfied with your meals you won't be satisfied with anything else and your performance will suffer. If living in a dorm, talk to your neighbors. They can be your most valuable allies and closest friends - on the same note, if you and your roommate don't get along, you can always switch.

Visit the college, don't base your opinion on what you see online, or what people tell you. It all comes down to your own opinion and how you feel on the campus.

I would tell everyone to be open and willing to try new things. College is about finding yourself and you have to try a million different things before you actually can see who you are.

Find somewhere that you can picture yourself in four years. Do NOT go were your parents tell you, unless it is what you want. Find somewhere that you can change your major, dont go to a major specific school unless you are certain it is what you want to do. Definitly factor in the types of people and social life that the campus has, if you do not like the social life, chances are you will have a bad college expirence. When you find a school that you are intrested in, go there and talk to professors and students in that area. Both students and professors are very open to helping you find what you are intrested in, and getting you involved. Most of all DO WHAT YOU WANT. Its your expirence not mom or dad's or your friends so do what makes you happy, do what you enjoy.