University of California-Berkeley Top Questions

College visits are very important. Don't just take the tours, actually shadow students to their classes and talk to the students that go there. There are many programs like that where a student can actually stay with a student for a couple of days to experience it. Also, if possible take summer courses at the college, that way you can get a feel for the academic rigor. Students need to figure out whether they want to go to a big school/small school, urban area or rural area, consider the weather and surrounding neighorhood of the school. Parents also need to make sure to let their student pick where they want to go and not force their student to go the school the parent wants the student to go. To make the most out of college, join clubs, go to office hours and get to know the professors and graduate students, don't be afraid to speak up and ask for help, and talk to peer counselors and advisors. Also, stay on top of the reading, professors usually do not check and it is easy to fall behind. Don't just worry about schoolwork, have fun!

When it comes to applying for college, keep your options open. You can start limiting your choices when you hear back from the schools. I had never even heard of Berkeley when I applied, but after I got in I checked it out and ended up going to school there. Cal was definitely the best fit for me - but I would not have guessed that when I applied to college. Once you get to school - wherever it is - it's up to YOU to get what you want out of it. There are tons of resources and fields of study out there, but they may not be easy to find. If you're not seeing what you want to see in terms of opinions and curriculum in your classes, then figure out a way to demand it! Speak up - this is the only time you will have smart professors around and people who will listen to you talk! The most important thing you can do in college is find out who you are as an indvidual and how you fit into the rest of the world - your major should help you do that, but don't let it limit you.

Make sure you go to a school that will help you succeed. Also, stick by what you want out of college. There will be people who will have different opinions about education and what it means. Don't listen to them. Stay true to your own goals, and you will have a good college experience. It sounds cliche, but in college, your friends start to have a huge influence over you. Your parents aren't around, and your close friends really become your family. This means that they will influence your ideas and opinions, but stay true to yourself. Try to surround yourself by good, positive people, but in the end, remember that the only person responsible for your success is yourself. Finally, think about the weather. It will make a huge difference on your mood and the activities you can do!

Visit the campus and get a feel for what the surrounding environment is like and the campus environment. It really affects how you live on campus and enjoy campus life.

Before you pick an area of study, do some research! Get out there and visit professionals that are doing what you think you would want to do. Most people have expectations of careers and don't realize that it's 85{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} paperwork, or all group work, or requires a lot of time in and out of the office. It's important that you visit the school too. Get a feeling for the class sizes, the professors, and the kind of overall attitude that the school has. It was a challenge for me to get used to the large classrooms and the limited one on one help; students should know of at least some of the pros and cons before waisting time at at school that is not for them.

Students should visit the campuses of the colleges they are applying to, to find one that strongly appeals to them. I know the virst time I visited Berkeley, I fell in love with the whole surrounding area. Finding that same experience will help greatly in choosing the college that fits you. To make the most of their experience, students should seek friends everywhere they go, keeping an open mind as they do so. Having friends from all types of backgrounds is greatly rewarding and is a growing experience as students transition into adulthood. Although academics are important at college, they should not be the full focus of the student. The greatest rewards and teachings come from the people you meet everyday.

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For both parents and students, it is all about going on campus tours, visits to colleges, and orientation events. These are the events that will demonstrate the campus culture and student interactions best. Hearing recruiters talk about the campus or reading handbooks will not give students the complete story. Hearing facts such as, "This is the number one public school in the U.S.," or "This school has a large Greek system," will not truly help determine whether or not the student will fit in and get the most out of the college expreience. However, one the student is admitted and enrolled in the college, he/she should be open-minded and active. That is the best way to learn the most about life and relationships, in addition to academic material and professional development. Go join clubs, start organizations, pledge for a fraternity or sorority, write a thesis paper, become a Resident Assistant. Being out there on campus will not only help the student's social life, it will also, in a way, positively affect his/her academic life.

Make sure you find a college that will let you step out of your comfort zone a bit. Not too much, or you will not get any work done. Make sure you find a place that will offer you interesting subjects, courses, and conversations both in and out of school. It is not so much about the classes as it is the experiences and knowledge. Research what the STUDENTS think of their school. Go to the campus and talk to both students and professors. If they are willing to talk to you and they seem open to share their honest opinions about anything in particular, that's probably where you want to go.

The ultimate choice of college really belongs to the student because in the end it is the student, not the parents, who will spend 4 years of their life there. One of the most important things to consider is how the school makes you feel. Visit the school and talk to current students. Sit in on a class if you can. Do not think that the official campus tour will show you everything you need to know. Spend some time exploring the campus and the surrounding city on your own. Making the most out of the college experience means being open to new experiences. Get to know new people. Go to all of the Welcome activities on campus even if the organization is not something you would typically consider. After checking out different campus organizations, clubs, and activities pick a few that you really like and attend as many meetings as you can. Also take advantage of the variety of classes offered. Whether you know what your major will be or not, take some fun electives and seminars. One of the most important things to remember is to balance studying, work, and social life.