Towson University Top Questions

Undergraduate colleges offer many different things. But the biggest thing is networking and making connections. It really doesn't matter where you go whether it is a state school or a prestigious school, it is all about what you get out of it. College is not about making good grades, or making life long friends, it is about exposing yourself to a bigger world to connect to more people. Even in college you are still trying to understand yourself. Use college, the classes and faculty, as an anchor to pull you in to find out who you are. Without that stability in yourself, all the good grades won't get you anywhere until you know yourself. Don't be overwhelmed with college but rather use it as a stepping stone, another experience. Don't get lost in the crowd, excel and let yourself shine.

You are an organized person, so try to stay on top of everything including courses, financial aid, and housing. Apply for more scholarships because although it takes time and thought it will be worth it if you actually win one. I know you hate it when mom is right but listen to her because she knows you do not want to graduate with all those students loans, and trust me they are a lot. When you get to college, get involved as soon as you can, it helps to make friends, connections, and it gives you constructive things to do outside of your school work. Also, get a job, preferrably off campus, because you will need to pay for books and you need to save now to pay all those loans back. Most of all remember you are in college for you, so do your best because you can get As, make yourself proud as well as mom and dad. Also, your grades and what you do will be a reflection of you and your work ethic for future employers so working hard can only help you in the long run. Good luck, Elise I know we can do it!

The very first statement I'd make to myself as a high school senior would be to, without a doubt, visit and RESEARCH your possible school choices. Do not choose your institution by the mere reputation and "prestige" associated with the name of the schools; being misled by what many have described as "resume boosters", a young adult choosing a 2- or 4-year institution will find themselves in an unfamiliar place that doesn't suit them at all. The most difficult thing a young person can experience is the disappointment that follows being accepted to what they truly believed was their "dream school", making their way there, and finding that the experience was lightyears away from what they'd hoped. I'd sincerely suggest to my younger self to view college websites, take a virtual tour, and take a look at the avaiable programs the school offers: sports clubs, campus activities, volunteering. The more interested in the campus itself you become, the more likely you are to visualize yourself immersed in everything the campus has to offer. Before you know it, you're more satisfied and confident---first, as a student, and with your choice to attend the institution.

The first week is the toughest but get involved and don't be afraid to go up to people and say hi. Everybody is there to make friends. Study during the week so you can go out on the weekends. Time goes by fast so make sure you don't put anything off.

Make sure that the college fits what you are looking for as far as location, your choice of major, student to teacher ratio etc. The school should be able to help you get to wherever you want to go in life.

I can keep the short I think every child shoule be open to college choices and let the school almost pick you. I was not going to attend Towson until after my first visit and I am glad I pick this school because it is just right for me.

One thing I would suggest is to visit the schools. You want to get a good feel fot the schools you are applying to so you know which one is best for you. Thos is important because you will be deciding on where to spend the next for years of your education. Also make sure that you apply to many schools. Some that you know you can definitly get into and some you are not sure about and maybe even some that are a reach. You never know which you will get into and which you wont but always expect the best outcome. Also dont get to overwhelmed because no matter where you go to college, you are guarenteed over that the next four years will be the best years of your life and you will make life long friends. Also study hard and have a social life, but dont let you social life over take your study habbits because that will never have a possitive outcome and no one wants to fall behind. But if you dont have a social life you wont have a good time in college.

Know what you are looking for in a school. I chose my school because I will graduate in 3 more years into a job in education, which will pay for my masters degree. You just have to know what you want, and visit the school at least once. Take a tour of the school, but don't be afraid to break off and ask students questions yourself. My favorite thing was asking students, what was the best part and worst part about their school. That way you don't get the glittered up answers from the admissions workers, but straight from the students. Make sure if you are going to be living on campus you know what ALL of the dorms look like, because they might just show you the nicer ones to draw you in. Once you have found a school, just have fun. Do your work, but more importantly make friends, because college is a once in a life time experience. Even if you go back for a second degree, you will never have the experience of those first years out on your own again. Overall, just enjoy it, and make the best out of iit.

Make sure you go on a lot of school tours and check out the surrounding area before you make your decision. College should be the best time of your life. Make a decision with that in mind.

I would tell students to visit as many schools as they can so they can determine what is right for them. Of course you have to take into account your financial situation etc., but the best way to choose your school is to go where it feels right. Sometimes the best school you get into isn't necessarily the best fit for you. When you consider that you will be spending a minimum of 4 years at a university, you should want to be somewhere that feels perfect no matter the case.