University of Arizona Top Questions

Make sure you go somewhere where you enjoy the weather.

To the parents, use your knowledge of your child in guiding them towards the best fit. Consider the strengths and weaknesses of each college as they pertain to your childs' personality, education interests, and extracurricular interests. For the students, do not favor a school strictly because of its name, or success of its athletic programs. Be open minded, and go with your gut instinct when you have an opportunity to visit a campus. Remember, once at school, these four years go by faster than you can imagine, so get involved with as many clubs, groups, and organizations as possible. The networking and friendships you gain through extensive campus involvement will definitely not go unappreciated when your time is up. Live in the present, don't dwell and the past, live without regret, and learn from your mistakes.

Students looking forward to college should take time to seriously consider their interests before thier orientation day. This will give prospective students ample time to assess what interests them and also the time to change thier major's if needed. If enough time has been set aside for pre-college students to think about thier ambitions and goals for secondary education. When the student has made a clear decision, colleges should be decided upon based on the classes and majors offered. The student should also visit the campus to see if they connect with the surroundings and community. These are the best steps to take or consider before a student makes the life changing choice of which college to attend.

If you want your child to be & stay focused, send them to The University of Arizona. They will have a great time learning, bonding, and finding stability.

The first thing I would advise potential college students and their families to do while searching for the right college would be to visit the perspective campus sites at the most undesirable time of year; for example, if you are thinking of attending the university of arizona, I would advise them to visit in the 105 degree summer weather. After all you will be living in whatever environment you choose to go to college at, and its easy to fall in love with a certain campus if you tour when the weather is perfect. Since the decision of what college you will attend is so life altering, it makes the whole expierence much more tolerable when you really know what your in for as far as climate, and you will be able to narrow down your choices if you realize that there is no way you could live in that type of weather. Secondly, I would recomend sitting in on a few classes before you make your final decison. When you visit the school just sneak into the back row of a large lecture hall and get your first glimpse of what you may be in for.

I would say apply to at least three different colleges. Make sure and check out the major you're interested in at each college and check out the National Ranking for that college in whatever field you are interested in. Visit the colleges, especially the one you are most interested in and ask every question you can think of! Parents please support your children and don't push them towards your choice, let them choose where they want to go. Also stay involved in their lives, and students learn to balance your academics with fun!

I would say your junior year start looking at colleges that you really like without thinking about money. Then start planning ways to rairse or earn money for those schools that you really want to go to. Find out about scholarships and financial aid.This is how you will go to a college you really want and not just one that is affordable. =] For parents encourage them early on to look for colleges they want to go too and start a budget plan on how to get there. Be supportative if the price is how and try to come to a nice solid compromise, this way your child is going to a school they will really love.

Research the area in which you are applying. Don't neglect a college right of the bat look a little deeper into it before disregarding it.

Every student is different and every university is different. There is a university out there for every type of person! Students need to determine what they want to get out of their college. If you are a person that wants to be a dedicated student, find a university or college that will challenge you within the classroom. if you are a person that loves to help people, find a university that helps you with voulunteering oportunities. Every individual student is exactly that, an INDIVIDUAL. Don't attend a school simply because your parents went there and liked it- find out if it works for you! I made the misake of following the money my first year rather than following what my heart told me was the correct fit. I know money is a huge factor, but it's not the only one. You must be happy in order to succeed. Find the school that provides you with what you find interesting and desirable.

Pick the college that is right for your child, make sure that you visit the school and that they have the programs that you are looking for. College is the best time of your life and you and your child want to be comfortable being there. Whether, you go near or far, just make sure it is where you want to be and enjoy it.