University of Colorado Colorado Springs Top Questions

Student need to find a college campus that makes them feel comfortable. Being in a college wherethings make you feel uncomfortable creates more stressful situations that could have been avoided. When the students feel comfortable they seem more willing to go out and try new things such as joining clubs or start playing a sport, which will help students meet new people and possibly create friends that could last a lifetime.

I would recommend that both the student and the parent take a tour of the campus and do a large amount of reearch on the schools they are interested in. This i an extremely important decision that will influence both the student and the parent for several years. Making sure that the tudent is happy and feels comfortable at their school is very important and I think that has a great deal to do with college grades and that students career opportunities after college.

The college itself and the community surrounding it are equally important. Not only pay attention to the school's faculty, academic record, classrooms size, facilities, and course offerings, but also be sure to check out the surrounding town. Take into account demographics, political viewpoints, size, and social services and institutions around the city. Make sure that you are comfortable not only with the college, the professors, fellow student demographics, curriculum, academic reputation, and school services, but also comfortable with the surrounding cities services, activities, population, and any other economic or personal concerns. Schools, in my opinion, should foremost be centers of learning, excellence, and preparation for adulthood, and the cities around them should only help in those regards. No matter what, always keep in mind the student's personal preferences and don't be pressured into a school decision by statistics, parents, popular culture, friends, or any other resources beside yourself. Listen to what your mind tells you, and remember, research, research, research, and you'll be more satisfied in the long run!

Being a Resident Assistant my self for a while I feel like I got some good experience helping incoming students. The main thing to keep in mind is to be open to a school and what it has to offer. Just because it looks like there is not a party every night does not mean it is not the school for you. The next most important thing would be to look at the classes, are you a student that does better one on one with smaller classes or does big classes work for you? Try to meet some professors it will sever you well. The last and to me most important part is where the school is located and if that fits your life style. More of what I saw students be unhappy with in there first year was the campus and city were not there type or they were not comfortable in the dorms. Remember that what goes on outside of classroom will effect you in the classroom. Over just pick the school that feels right and can offer you what you need.

Make sure that you find a campus that really fits your personality! If you are a social butterfly, it would probably be better to live at a campus that has a lot of dorms and that is really big on college sports! Also, chose an area that you like! If you are big on the outdoors, then maybe living in the mountains would be a good idea!

To have faith and not to stress. Everything always works out for the best, even if it is not apparent at the time. Also be honest with yourself. If you thought throughout high school that you would go out of state and your senior year not felling so sure about living far away, be honest. No matter where you go you have the potential to graduate and enter the work force. The school you go to will not necessarily make or break your future. Also never forget that if you are truly not happy at one school there are many others that you can transfer to. If you continue on the path to a degree, no matter where you go, how muh money you have, or how close, or far, away from your mother you are you will graduate.

Choosing the right college or university can prove to be a challenge for students and parents alike. Students and parents must face and compromise on important factors such as cost, quality, prestige, and even the distance of the the college from their home. The outcome of these compromises will make a significant impact on the educational and social development of the student. I would advise all potential college students to make a list of the most important factors they are looking for when selecting a college. The student should consider the cost of tuition, books, and living expenses and develop a plan for how these costs will be paid, whether it be through family contributions, student loans, or their own wages. Another factor to be considered is the college's focus on social activities, environmental issues, and campus safety. The focus of the college should be in line with the student's focus on these issues. Lastly, the student should consider the methods of transportation available around the campus or if they will have to provide their own. After considering the above factors, any student will be able to make the right decision about which college to attend. ~Kari Bowers

I believe that choosing a college is an individual process. Location, activities, sports and credentials are all important. Visit the campus and see how you like it. You should look at the dorm rooms and make sure it is somewhere you want to be. Check out the local area and see what kind of amenities are offered like transportation and health care facilities.

I have had an excellent experience at my college, and I believe that it is mostly due to the fact that, while it is on the newer end of the spectrum and does not have the long-established reputation of some other schools, it is a very personal school. It is small in size, allowing for better communication between staff, faculty, and fellow students. Personally, I would advise other students to pick a similar type of school. It may still be under construction in some parts, but it is far better to have faculty and staff who are both willing and able to assist students to the best of their abilities. It is far easier to learn, and to find resources you may need, at a school with such a strong sense of community. That would be my advice: don't look for a school, look for a home.

Spend lots of time talking to advisors and going to meetings that lay out certain degree choices. Think ahead about grad school and talk with advisors to help choose the best undergrad degree for your future school goals. Be prepared for hard work and be committed to never giving up, even when it's hard or else you're just wasting your time and will fail/drop out when you take a class you don't like and/or is really hard. Believe in yourself because you're capable of more than you know.