University of Detroit Mercy Top Questions

Check the standings of the colleges in relation to location the student wants to be in. Look into the class sizes to determint if they are too big or too small. Larger classes tend to allow less contact with the instructor. Inquire about their financial aid availability. Build a relationship with your counselor/advisor - he/she will be one of the most important contacts a student has. And parents - be patient, let your student decide what they want to do and not what your dream career for them is. They will get more out of the education process if it is something they are passionate/interested about. If they are not sure, work on getting the core classes out of the way until they are.

Go to a college out of state or at least an hour away from home so you can get the away from home experiance. But also factor in academics in there thats most important.

Make Sure its affordable, reputable, enviromentally sound and has what you love about a college!

I would say that it really depends on each individual student. The University of Detroit Mercy is a small private school, but for me is is perfect. I love the small environment and I love that I can see my professors when I need them. But a small college is not for everyone. I would say you really need to look at a lot of different schools and see which one will be the most fulfilling for you!

My advice when choosing a college is for the student to attent a University that provides the particular majors/programs in which they want to be enrolled. Friends can be made at any University and starting from scratch is not as scary as some people make it appear to be. Speaking with the faculty is a great way to start and also participating in summer meet and great events! Almost any University will provide support so the student must look into places they want to go and not somewhere based on the wants of their parents or friends. As long as the student is passionate about their path in life they will succeed.

Parents and/or students should consider the big picture as that is what is most important in picking a school. Does this campus provide for the educational focus my student needs/desires? Will this school connect them to the workplace by means of internships/co-op experiences or does it possess a strong reputation that will get them in the doorway of a business? These questions are essential. College is often described as the best years of one's life, but it is essentially a preparation for the future years. Do not forget it is a stepping stone. With that said, make sure you pick a place that one still finds appealing. If your questioning how one could possibly remain at a particular location for 4+ years, perhaps look elsewhere. Afterall, you need to still live in the moment, and 4 years does just pass in the blink of an eye while your in the middle of it. Only after will it seem that it went quickly. Make sure the campus has descent facilities (recreational, food services, entertainment options) and that in the near periphery areas to escape from campus exist such as parks, shopping malls, movie theatres, etc.

My advice is even if you do not know what you want to do in life start out by taking general education classes. These classes can always be transfered to another school and are needed for every degree. When picking a college make sure they have many program options available and many financial aid options available also. Look at the class sizes because the smaller the classroom the better quality education you will recieve.

When looking for a college, don't get your hopes stuck on just one- there are so many out there that will far exceed your expectations. Visit the schools during busy times and meet as many people- professors, students, and administration- to get a feel for the attitude and spirit of the school. Finally, never base your choice on one experience. Good Luck!

I believe that students need to chose a college based on their own needs. They must visit the colleges that they are interested in, specifically the departments that they are planning on spending time in as a student. It is important as an incoming freshman to be aware of what to expect, therefore everyone should tour all of the different areas on each college, in order to be familar with the new environment they will face. Also, students should try to talk to professors or current students to get an idea of what life is like on the campus of the college they are visiting. It is necessary to find out how students spend their time at certain universities.

The first and most important piece of advice I can offer to prospective parents and students is to listen to your conscious; be true to yourself. The purity of intent that the student posseses will effect the outcome of the decision. I am a believer of a Greater Being which has given us the free will to make choices and to have faith in what is best for us. Over the past four years, I have come to realize that even though this school was the last on my list of choices, I knew that that Being has a bigger purpose for me than I thought. It is this kind of faith that has supported me, along with my parents who have raised me to be the woman I am today. Do not take for granted the life that has been given to you; being true to yourself is the first step you can make towards the rest of your life. Why not do it? This is the best time to start!