Texas Tech University Top Questions

I would advise all parents and students to research as much as possible. It is important to research the tuition and cost of living for different colleges and towns. It is also important to research campus safety, degrees offered, and the average grades of past students. I really believe it is important to find a college that will fit perfectly for the student.

go visit ones that seem nice and thenask as many people there as many questions as possible on every concieveable topic

I wished my parents had better prepared financially for my education. I love them and don't resent them for not being prepared but it would have made my collage experience much less stressful if I didn't have to worry about money all the time. I have great parents but there business has gone through a very difficult time and they have many financial problems. The advise I'd give to students would be to take the time and become aquainted with Universities before they make a selection. I've been very pleased with my educational selection.

Consider location, strength of the academic programs, affordability, and student life options of the universities being looked at. Often, choosing the right college is difficult and must make a list of pros and cons for every school.

I would advise that the student AND parents go visit the campus and take a tour. That's what I did and it helped me decide on my school. I got to see college students in their daily lives, and that made me want to be them. I learned a lot about the campus and history of the school, and I also got to see how the students interacted with each other. Visiting the campus gave both me and my parents a good idea of where I would be spending some of the most challenging and fun years of my life. I would definately suggest that one would take a trip to several universities before choosing one. It helps the student find out if they will be comfortable in that environment.

The best advice I would give parents and/or studens about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is to start early. I believe everyone should be thinking of their future the day they start high school, or maybe even earlier in middle school. Eventhough you are not aware at such a young age, everything you do are tiny stepping stones to your future. This includes, but is not limited to; keeping up good grades, strong community involvement, active volunteering, keeping your family values first and staying involved in your church to maintain your beliefs. One weak moment can create such havoc and have a large negative impact on the journey you intend to travel. I have always tried to keep my mom's teachings within arms reach - it 's as if her words come out when I speak. I am so very grateful for the persistant nagging (which we will just call "advice") that I endured from her over the years. I truly believe that I am successful and where I am today because of her and for the simple fact that we started planning for college very early in my academic years.

I would recommend students and parents to go on campus tours. When walking through the college, students can really get a feel for the environment and the personality of the students on campus. If available, even try to sit in on a class that he/she might find interesting. College can be a great experience if you put forth the effort. Get involved in a variety of activities, make friends in different crowds, make relationships with professors and students within your major, focus in school, and find a balance between academics and activites.

There are many things to consider when choosing the right college for oneself. Having an idea of what you want to major in should definitely play a huge role in choosing the correct institute for you. The environment, whether the city or the country is preferred should be a factor as well as a larger institution or a school on more of a low scale is what is favored. Once choosing the school that fits ones needs, in order to get the best experience, I believe joining clubs, activities, and becoming active within the school plays a huge role. It?s a great way to make friends, thus increasing your college experience. Utilizing the facilities is another way to make the best of what you are paying for. Attending a university Is a privilege and selecting one should not be taken lightly, and making the best out of one?s opportunity should be taken advantage of.

Your college years are all about growing up into your adult years. In college, you will most likely learn to take responsibility for your own self and life. These years are all about enjoying what's left of your childhood and joining the world of adults (while still remaining a child at heart). I'd have to say that chosing the right college is essential because you will be spending the next four years in a different town and school on your own working towards becoming your better self. Thus, you want to go to a school where you know you will find yourself confortable and happy so as to ease the child-adult transition. If a particular school calls your attention, do not hesitate to apply and follow your hunches while still keeping in mind your program of choice at that school. To make the best out of your experience, my best advise is to simply take one day at a time, join organizations, make friends, study hard, don't cram, and simply love and enjoy every single day of your college experience because once it is over, you cannot bring these years back. I LOVED attending Texas Tech.

Finding the right college is very personal and depends largely on an individual's personal goals, disposition, and what they want out of a college. Take into consideration what you want to accomplish, whether that may be getting accepted into a good med school, being hired upon graduation by an exceptional design firm, or discovering what exactly it is that you want to do in life; yet don't lose sight of the importance of a college experience, and how a good experience will help you grow as an individual. Learning and degrees are important, but they aren't the only valuable life enhancing opputunities to be had at college. Jump into the community and get involved. Join an organization that supports something that means a lot to you. Make the friends that will last a lifetime. Decide the direction of your campus. Develop the social skills that will help you make friends and develop a network of career contacts. Take advantage of all of opputunities that your college offers you, not just the acadmeic ones; but don't forget about them in the midst of all the fun you're going to have. College is challenging, but also fun.