University of Arizona Top Questions

find close to home and university that fits your major

To make a decision of what college to attend...You should go to the campus and see if it feels right. Sit in on a class and see if you like the size. Ask a question, and see how the teacher responds. Take in the environment, pretend to be a lost new student, and see who helps you. To make the most of your college experience...Be involved. Get into sports/the band/clubs. Form study groups to make lasting friends in your profession. Meet your teachers by going to their office hours. Ask for help. Enjoy life!

Find out who you are and what you need to succed and choose a school that will meet those needs

Let the kids choose wherever they desire to attend and be supportive.

It is almost impossible. Talk to the personnel at the school for sure.

Do research

My parents always said a college education is the same no matter where you go. The only variable is how much the student puts into it. You will get as much out of it as you put into it. Generally the quality of teaching will be the same at every college. So when choosing a college don't choose it based on its academic recognition, but rather how it will affect you as a person. Maybe the location of the college is important to succeeding. If you can't stand the rain, then Oregon probably won't be the right choice for you. Find a school that offers activities that you are interested in. College is the place where most people find out who they are. College is not all about trying to get that degree, but it is about growing as an individual. You need to try as many things as possible. You will never know what you enjoy doing unless you have experienced it. This is how you are going to make the most out of your college experience.

I would advise both parents and students that a mutual happiness shared between both parties is the factor most important for a successful college experience. It is crucial that the prospective college engender feelings of excitement, comfort, and simple happiness within the student. I have found college has the unique abillity to ingnite a change from academic complacency to academic passion within almost everyone once given the chance. It is a very simple formula, If one loves their surroundings and therefore looks forward to learning and working, they will go very far and more importantly be happy. Also I believe one's parents being comfortable with their student's future surroundings is something that can often be overlooked. Regardless of distance, parents remain the most stable and consistent support pillars within a students life. It is very important that this particular relationship stay strong as the student transitions between lifestyles. Hopefully these are useful suggestions, if not thats fine too. There is no one right way to experience or pick a college. However, if the college inspires a spring of passion or exuberance within the student, it is very hard to go wrong.

I would say to consider factors like weather, climate, how far you are willing ot be away from home, and obviously if it has the programs you are looking for. I also think it is important to really know if you feel more comfortable at a big or small school, and and if things like greek life and school spirit are important to you. The last piece of advice I would give, is to go with your initial gut feeling. Definitely visit the campus, and if you feel like that is where you belong, then it probably is.

The most important thing I would tell parents and students about making the right choice for college would be to compare the cost of living and out-of-state expenses more carefully than I did. Also look at the school's size, diversity, and overall attitude of students that attend the colleges you are considering. To make the most of the college experience, you should get involved in several on-campus activities, be friendly and considerate in classes and around campus. Even if you join a club you do not like, you do not have to stick with it and can join a different one in no time at all. The class sizes are another important factor. There are lots of things to consider when trying to find the right college and making the most out of the experience, and they all should depend on your personal desires, interests, and what you really want to get out of college life.