Towson University Top Questions

Go to the college and expierence what a normal school day is like at that college.

I would advise students to not be afraid to try new things or to take different classes or join new groups because you never know where you will find yourself and sometimes it takes a long time to figure out what you really love. i would advise parents to always encourage their kids to try new things because with the right motivation, kids will get themselves out there and figure out who they are.

From the experience I have had in college for three years I would advice prospective college students to ask theirselves why are they going to college? To me if you are able to answer this kind of simple question that means you are on the right path, all prospective students should know college can determine what they want to be in the future so they should be able to know what they want in life and how they want the future to be. Knowing this will help them choose the right course and be happy about what they learn in school and motivate them from the very first day they set their foot on college campuses. Also they should have set goals to become prosporous in their academic work by getting exposed to all campus resource to know how each function and how it can aid in their academic work

Find a school that fits and welcomes you. When I say "fit", I mean size and the kind of community that makes the school. Prospective students should shadow a current student if possible. When prospective students see the school in a different way other than a normal tour, they can make a better decision as to whether the school in question is right for them. Personally, Towson was not my first choice. I wanted to go to University of Maryland, College Park. Now that I am at Towson, I don't want to leave. Maryland is too big for me. My classes have at most 20 students, which allows me to have more one-on-one time with my teacher if need be. Feeling welcome on your campus is important too. Look for diverse clubs and extra cirricular activities. We have a Black Student Union, and an LGBT Alliance (Lasbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans.) If organizations like this are important, then find a school that has these! Talking with an advisor of a college university may help with decision making. They can answer any questions you may have that the university's website or information packets may not answer.

Visit as many colleges as possible. Go somewhere that has many majors and a lot of oppurtunities for the student. It is a good idea to pick a college with many majors that the student would be interested in in case they change their mind. Diversity and new ideas are important, so don't stay in your comfort zone. Make new friends, involve yourself in new oppurtunities and keep an open mind. Don't commute.

Follow your heart. If you know what you want to do, find a college that can get you there. I wanted to teach and I went to one of the best teacher colleges in the country. Also remember that college is about truly discovering and establishing who you are as an individual. You come in one way and come out another. There is no right or wrong answer as long as you find a way to do what you are passionate about. Once you can do that, everything else will fall into place. Good luck!

College is what you make it. Find one that is good for the major that your're interested in but also one that uyou can enjoy. There's no sense in going to a school where you won't enjoy yourself. Coming in as a freshman, you have to make the effort to meet people and attend events going on on campus. Nothing and no one will automatically come to you. That's true for anywhere that you go. Be involved. Getting involved is how you meet people and make the most of college. Focus and get help from teachers when you need to. It's not like high school where teachers keep tabs on you. Just enjoy it while you can. It's better to try and say you don't like something than to wonder what could've been or what you should have done. Seize the opportunity to do it.

The best advice that I could give to prospective college parents and college students would be to start early. It is never to early to begin planning for the future. It is important that both the parents and students are not only satisfied but excited about their college choice. Taking college tours is a vital part of finding the right college. Without experiencing the campus and its student life beforehand, there is no way to tell if its a good fit. As far as making the most of the entire college experience, living on-campus is without hesitation, the most important element. Towson is a large commuter school, and is subsequently very disconnected. Without living on campus for my first two years, I would have never made the good friends that I have now and experienced the Towson area like I have. Living on campus allows students to be independent while in a safe environment. This new found independence for students is an intergral part of growing up as it prepares them for the real world.

I would tell them to make sure if the student has to pay for their own college, then the parent doesn't claim him/her on their taxes the year before because otherwise it makes it impossible to get a loan from the government through the FASFA because of the parent's income. Other than that, don't take college for granted because it's an opportunity that most people can't have and it can get you further in life if you stick it out.

Go on a college visit, ask students what they think of the program you're considering, make sure they have alternate programs that interest you in case you decide to change majors and pursue a different career.