University of Hawaii at Manoa Top Questions

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Picking a college is practically up to you. Does the school give you a good vibe? If not then maybe it isn't for you. You should pick them not only upon prestege but also by how the campus looks, and how the people there interact. Only going there to study, you may get out faster, but you'll miss out on many of the fun aspects of college. On that note, when at college, go and join a club of some sort. This is one way to maximize your college experience. If not a club, there should be an activity board somewhere on campus. Go find it and attend the many activities that your college offers. Another way would be to start a lot of study groups. Not only will these study groups benefit you academically, but once the class is over, there's a chance to make great friends who have struggled with you. However, if you don't want to do any of these options, at least socialize. Find it in yourself to get our of your shell and just talk to people. Most of them wont bite, I promise.

Parents and students alike should seek as much information as possible. Students should apply to colleges they like--if you can't make campus visits, contact the admissions department. They very often send out free information packets for prospective students. Trying to find a college that fits 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} is both impossible and stressful. Just choose one that you're really interested in, and that offers degrees in your preferred field, and once you get there, you'll find your place. Parents shouldn't push too hard because kids will only push back, and it could stifle their ability to think clearly and choose the right school for them. Remember, it's the students who are attending, not the parents. In the end, the student has to be comfortable. Look at everything from academics to leisure activites, from dormitories to dining facilities. Finances usually fall into place, as long as you remember to file your FAFSA. Don't let money hold you back--nothing pays back like an education. They always say to apply to at least one ideal, and one fallback, but go ahead and apply all across the board. Be yourself when applying, and "your" school will find you.

(Students) My advice would be always be who you are no matter what college you attend. Make the most out of all the experience you can get. College life is fabulous no matter where you are, as you can see, I am a very optimistic individual. You can always find happiness if you have peace in your heart, soul and mind. Going to a new school, a new place is always hard, no matter where you attend college. So finding the right college is a very hard choice, however, prepare yourself; so you don't surprise yourself with what you see and what you feel. (Parents) Your son/daugther will make the right choice, will make their own mistakes, nevertheless, will be smart enough to pick themselves back up and move forward. It may take awhile or it may not, however, let them go, but always have your arms open to let them back in. Always be supportive, loving, passionate, positive, and praise them for good. Aloha!

Some advice that i would give to parents and/or students about finding the right college and making the most of the experience is to choose a place where you can get the best education for your major. You may also want to choose a college that meets your personal expectations. Another bit of advice is to choose a school that has good professors who don't not only deliver the information but makes the material interesting, this may make your classes much more enjoyable and may help to motivate you to do well. Most importantly for the student is to choose a place where you will be happy because the hardest thing is to try to focus on school when you're miserable with where you are.

Start searching at around the ending of the student's junior year. Make sure that the college's environment fits well with the student's personality. But, at the same time, make sure the school has quality academic programs across the board.

My advice to find the right college is to not only apply to the "well-known" schools, but rather to find and research which school best fits you as a student and person. Try to narrow your college list down and be able to determine your number one school to set a goal. It is much easier to decided if you have less schools to choose from if you get into all of them, but make sure these schools are clearly the right choices for you. To make the most of a college experience you must go into college with an open-minded and positive attitute because college is definitely what you make of it. If you go out and experience what any college has to offer you, you will not be disspointed but if you decided to just keep to yourself and stay in your dorm room or something, then you will be miserable.

The best thing to do when choosing which college to attend would be to find out if you would feel comfortable spending 4 years or more there. You should take into consideration average class sizes, the cost of tuition, success rates, and overall reputation of the school. I decided to attend the college that I am in now because it is very well known in Hawaiii, our school is VERY diverse, which makes it unique, there are numerous classes that are offered, and by attending UH, it also gives students an opportunity to take classes at community colleges because they are all interconnected. As for making the most of the college experience, I can't tell you exactly how to do it, because it's all up the student. If you feel that you are comfortable where you are and enjoying every moment, then I believe that you are making the most of evreything.

i recomend that you follow your own path. Don't go to a school just because your parents went there or your friends are going. Make sure it is the right fit. remember you are going to meet alot of different people in your life don't pigion hole your self to early. do not go against you gut feeling. you will know what feels right. please try and strech your comfort zones in some things.{not partying} let your self be open to new ideas ans challanges. thats one of the best things about college they want you to think for yourself. and yes get to know your professors they love students who care about learning. I'm dislexic and my professors love that i think differently than most students. study hard, live life and have a wonderful learning experence. this is the chance of a lifetime don't waist it.

Whatever school you decide to go to, even if it is not your first, second, or thrid choice, make the best out of it. Parents, do not prevent your kids from persuing their dreams, students, do not let anything keep you from what you want for yourself. Do your best, study hard, and have fun.