Texas Tech University Top Questions

I would say that students and parents should focus on finding a school that has the funding they may need, economic pricing, a school with the academic program they want, and a school that is open to changing majors that allows them to keep a lot of their credits if they chose a new one. Make sure your child is thinking about the future (when they will look for a job) when they look at colleges. Have fun but study!

Most students know where they want to go from the get go, so finding the right college isn't the hard part. To have a great experience, just get involved with something. There is always something for everyone. It's a great way to get to know people and have fun. I worked freshman orientations out at Tech this past summer and thats what I told incoming students all the time.

I truly think that where ever a student winds up going to college, as long as the take into considerating the class size, and location of the campus, they will be happy there. Every campus has a variety of students with different backgrounds and come from different cultures, there is no reason that someone should not be able to fit in at a particular school. Research majors and I strongly suggest picking your college choice based on the academic analysis of that major at a specific school. Know what you want to do before getting to school so that you can be focused and prepared for what is to come. Its your future, you must make what you want from it! It is all up to the student, college is fun and the best years of your life! So live it to the best of your ability and enjoy it while you are there!

For me personally, my choice was all about distance, costs of living and school, and how easily I would be able to assimilate into the workforce once I got out without having to move at all after graduation.

Visit as many as possible and do not be afraid to step outside your comfort zone.

Have your child attend orientations at all the schools thtey want to attend. If they can, have them sit in on a class with a few people and a huge lecture hall just to see which they prefer or if either one is fine. Walk around campus with them, eat in dining halls and start to interact with the student population on campus.

I would advise parents and/or students to reserach the school as well as the surrounding community before choosing a school. Visit the school, talk to alumni, current students as well as professors about the school environment. Make sure that it fits what you are looking for in a school both academically and socially.

Visit the university and talk to professors. Usually, they will be williing to meet with you. Make sure that you like the campus, and the people on it are your type of people. While in college, get involved. Meet people, whether it's going to the rec and working out or joining a sport club. If your not athletic join the chess club. Regardless of what you decide to do, make the first effort to meet people. They will not likely come up to you and befriend you. The introvert on campus is easy to spot, so be the extrovert. Don't get caught up in the party scene. Everyone is going to be doing it... but you don't have to. Take your time when studying. Don't do everything in one night, but spread it out. While studying make sure that your actually studying and not goofing off online. Its hard to do I know, I'm the grand master at procrastination. Find the balance between fun and school. All work and no play makes jack a dull boy, but all play and not work make Jack's wits dull too.

Go to the college for your self.

Make sure you visit the college before you decide. You can really get a feel for whether it is going to be a good fit by going to the campus for a tour and meeting some of the students there. To make the most of your college experience, it is important to try to meet new people and try out different organizations during your first few weeks so you don't get lost in the crowd.