Towson University Top Questions

My advice for students about choosing the right college is to look over all the details that your school gives about tuition, residence life, academics, location, the people and so on. After you have read all the information try to picture yourself there. If that does not help then visit the school to get a better feel for it. This is the place where you will be spending alot of time and you will have a better experience if you know more about your school. To make the most out of your college experience make sure you learn to balance school and fun. Learn to manage your time and use all the resources that are provided to you. The less stressed you are, the more fun you will have.

Choosing a college will affect the rest of your life. The people you meet, experiences you have, and the things you learn will be a result of this one choice. Always visit a college before you make your final decision; talk to students who attend the university (preferably off the record) to find out what the campus life, classes, and overall experience really is. Make sure the university has your major and has other majors you are interested in (just in case you change your mind later down the road). I would say my biggest mistake was not getting involved right away. I made the most of my first year of college by joining multiple clubs and volunteering. As a result of doing this I met some of my best friends and have grown and matured in so many ways. I also strongly encourage those of you who have the option, to live on campus. To truly get the "full-college-experience" you will need to stick around after classes are over to meet new people and enjoy the new-founded independence. Overall, just be yourself and college will be the best four years of your life.

When looking for the right college to attend, it should be a college that both you and your parents would agree on. You should be able to see yourself at the college, in class, studying, going to pep rallies, etc. It should be as comfortable as a second home when you are away from home. It should be a place that caters to your major and have the right class size and diversity. But overall, it should be a price that is convienient for your pocket. But with any college you do pick and decide to attend, become active and participate in as much organizations as possible, if only just to meet new people and explore all that the campus has to offer.

When speaking to visiting prospective students and their families as a Towson University Student Ambassador, I constantly emphasize the importance of choosing the college/university that students feel "at home." I feel that students attending a college with an atmosphere that they feel comfortable in eases the transition from high school seniors to college freshmen. EVERYTHING else falls into place when a student is at ease - the college work load, finding the right group of friends, being away from home, dealing with new responsibilities, coping with independence, etc...

When you are looking for the best school, do not immediately jumpt to ivy league schools or well known ones. Find a school that suits you as a person. It does not matter than the princeton review says so and so is amazing. All colleges are qualified to teach. What you are looking for is what will work for you. What college will balances the things you like and also challenge you? It is your future choose the school for you. As far as making the best of your college experience, do not hesisitate to get involve. Join groups and figure out how far you can stretch yourself. This is about finding yourself and making you strong. Learn to balance your social life with your academic life. Do not let one triumph over the other. Life is about interacting with people, not just sitting with your nose in a text book. Fidn your boundaries. Most of all study hard and have fun.

Take your time in looking for just the right school for your career, I went to the wrong school at home and was miserable. Once i went away to school things had a much different atmosphere and i made a lot more friends.

To the parents of the students, and to the students themselves, the college experience is a period of immense personal growth and developing independence. For most students, leaving for college is being able to do as you please without reprimand for the first time in your life. So some of you will make the mistake of applying to schools because they?re known as party schools. And parents, you?ll believe that you are investing your time and money into their studies for the sake of their future. In reality, both expectations must be met for a successful college career. After completing the first semester students will be forced realize that a careful balance must be obtained between social and work time. Their first grade may reflect the imbalance if it was present. However, this is also a learning experience for both parties. The students must learn to push themselves and pursue their own interests, while the parents must accept that their babies may be going out on school nights and partying. Not only does this build trust, but also it builds confidence and autonomy. No matter what school you choose, both parent and student will emerge stronger and liberated.

Students should visit as many campuses as possible, more than one time. It is imporant that students feel comfortable on the campus, in the classroom, and with the students and falculty. Many schools offer campus tours and opportunities for student tio shadow with a current student. Furthermore, many schools also have listing of campus events that may be of intrest to students, and may also be a great opportunity to meet other students. Students should also consider what resource the college/university has to offer. It is strongly encouraged that new student speak with an academic adviser about various majors/programs, and a finacial adviser so that the student knows where he/she stands financially. Lastly, new students should feel confident that they will do great, ge open minded, flexible to change, and have a positve attitude. Remeber college is what you make of it, and how you begin to shape and discover who you are. Good Luck!

Deciding where to attend school can be difficult. In the decision process students and parents need to know if that school teaches the students area of interest. If a student is undecided on a major it may be wise for that student to attend a school with many majors so that they may take courses from a variety of departments. Cost plays a very important role in deciding where to attend college for many. If there is a school a student wishes to attend but can not afford it would be wise for that student to have several back-up schools with lower tuition and fees. Students and their families will need to decide how much will be contributed to the student's education. If all families are able to provide financial wise is information for the FAFSA then the student should plan to work a part-time job during the school year. Also be aware that if you plan to attend school out of state you need to be sure that your school will allow you to live on campus for four years, as many schools require upper-classmen to move out of on-campus housing.

I think that you should definitely take the time to figure out what it is that you want your college to provide for you. Don't make your decision based on where your friends are going, or where you parents want you to go, or where you think you're supposed to go. This is a decision that will affect atleast 4 years of your life and it should be taken lightly. And once you find the place that has what you are going to need on a daily basis, submerse yourself in it. Get involved and enjoy the experience because it will go by fast and you don't want to regret it.