Rutgers University-New Brunswick Top Questions

I would tell students not to get caught up with what their friends are doing and to be true to themselves. You will meet many students who are different and you may want to change who you are, but do not! Know your morals, principles and be true to yourself. Also, get involved your freshman year and rember this is still school so schoolwork should be a top priority, if you have to choose between partying or studying for a midterm...studying should come first because there will always be another party! And parents just need to be supportive, maybe send some mail to make their child more comfortable. College isn't the easiest so through thick and thin, tough love and all parents are a big part.

Always attend the open house so that you know what you are getting into. College life is very precious experience that students go through and this experinec decided the student's future.

Don't focus on one specific thing aboout a school to determine your choice. When I applied to college, all I was worried about was going to New York City. I ended up going to a school merely because I didn't get into the other NYC colleges I applied to, and ended up hated it. I left after a semester because I was extremely unhappy and transfered to Rutgers University where I quickly learned that I should have enrolled there in the first place. Because of my poor decision making, I am well over 10 grand in debt and behind a few credits. If there is one thing I learned about the college application process it's to listen to those around you, give everything a chance, and don't become fixated on one idea about where you should attend school. I certainly don't regret spending a semester in NYC at Marymount Manhattan College; it gave me a taste of living in the Big Apple, which is something I'd like to do again after graduating, and it taught me a valuable lesson about making important life decisions.

When searching for the perfect college for you or your child, always bear in mind that a visit and oftentimes an extended stay in the vicinity of the college in question will generally always give you an accurate feel of the life around the campus, as well as the conditions of living and such. Usually most students can make up their mind about a college once they visit, but I believe that it takes a bit longer to really get a feel for the college. Once you have found the perfect college, make sure you attend your classes. It is one of the easiest and most basic of tasks to accomplish, but since it is executed so irregularly that most professors actually reward the students who make it to class each time. If your parents are paying for your college, the least you can do is attend all of your classes and give it the best you've got.

One thing that i've learned after entering college is that there are many facets to college life. Parents or Students cannot choose classes just by one or two categories. Social life is a very large part of college and its almost certain that poor social life may not directly affect grades but it will hinder personal growth. Creating a strong social network is very important in college. Friends that are made in college will become very useful tools in ones carreer. The camaradarie built at Rutgers is unlike other universities. This can be seen by the constant alumni involvment in our everyday lives and helping find jobs for undergraduate students as well as graduate students. Rutgers conveniently can service any personality, the studious, the party types, the religious etc... There is a place and an organization for every personality which makes Rutgers the best university to go to. Professors are friendly, nice, smart and above all, inspirational. Professors that inspire are in shortage however THAT is the most important thing to look for to find the right college and making the most of the college experience.

Have an idea of what you would like to do in the future, and also have a back up plan. It's good to find a college that offers both of your choices, so if one of them doesn't work out, there's always another. Also, find a college that is suitable for you in terms of academics, social life, and culture. I especially like Rutgers because it offers all these things, and I feel like it was a good choice. Consider how much tuition and housing cost and figure out if that college is worth it, or if you can find a better one. Keep your options open, and visit as many campuses as you can.

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Take your time finding a college that fits you. If the classes don't seem right don't take them. Take classes that your interested in so that way you will succeed in what you love. Find a major that you will enjoy learning not something that will be impossible for you to do. Enjoy yourself at college, have a good time, but always manage your time wisely and finish your work before you play. Most importantly keep a open realtionship with your parents while your away, just because they aren't there with you doesn't mean they don't constantly think about you. They need to hear from you no matter what because if you don't talk with them you may feel completely alone. They understand you the best and will help you make the best decision not matter the situation, so always keep them in the loop.

Find a college that both the family finance and the student's happiness match.

Listen to your heart, mind, and feelings when visiting a college campus.