University of Louisiana at Lafayette Top Questions

Go to the college that fits your personality. If you are looking fo a crowd and party do the research and find a school that fits that. If you are looking for a school the is academically oriented then research those types. If you are looking to play big sports then find a college that has a good team you can play for. This will enable you to be as satisfied as possible while your at college.

Granted that I'm only in my second year of college, I have found that in order to get the most out of your college experience, knowing what you love and what you want out of life is a good starting point in picking the right university. If you really pursue and work for what you love, than the rest (friends, a job, good grades, etc) will eventually follow. Find the school that you think best emphasizes the things you want, and don't pick a college just becasue your friends are going there. What you get out of this is going to stick with you the rest of your life, so choose wisely, and once you do choose, fully immerse yourself in the experience of it all. Open yourself to different lifestyles and try every new experience you possibly can, so when you look back on your college years, you know you didn't miss out on anything.

To make the most out of college, you have to be prepared to work hard from day one. Don't slack off - professors want to see you trying hard, and you'll learn more information if you put in enough effort. Treat school like it's your job. Be dedicated and never give up. Even if you look like you're in a slump, if you keep working through it, you may perserve in the end. College may be a great deal of work, but try to remember to have fun, too. These are the "best years of your life." You'll want to excell, but you won't want to only remember the inside of your library or dorm room. If you only focus on school work, you'll stress yourself out and you won't really be getting the full college experience. Meet new people; try new things. Go to a few football games, or join an extracurricular activity. College is supposed to be a learning experience in all the ways of the world.

Parents helping students find the right college should find a school where the student feels comfortable. The parents should be prepared for helping students financially or should offer their help in researching financial aid. A home computer with internet access and printer should be provided for the student to help him or her succeed. Students should explore the campus and find a place to study that works for them. Their are many benefits of belonging to a University including work out facilities, health clinics, and technology labs that sometimes have to be searched for but are nice additions to the college experience. Students should not be afraid to meet and talk with other students in class. Study groups are fun and beneficial. Enjoy your College experience and don't get discouraged. College will fly by and it is worth it!

Visit on a normal school day, so you can see the typical routine, not on a campus preview day.

You should visit the campus when school is in so you can get a true feel for the student life. Attend as many open housese as possible to really make an informed decision about what school to attend. Talk to as many current students as possible and look into the clubs and groups active on campus. Make sure to visit on campus and off campus housing options.

My advice about finding the right college would be to make sure there are a lot of classes offered for the sudent's major. Having different types of classes that pertain to a particular major is very important for students to help them learn more about that subject. It will also help them figure out what type of job they might want to get in the future. Students should take their college experience very seriously. They need to study and put a lot of effort into their school work. However, they should also enjoy themselves and take part in some of the clubs or other organizations on campus. Students should also take advantage of the services that are offered on campus (i.e. career centers, study groups, etc.). College can be a great experience for every student, as long as he or she knows how to manage his or her time and not get too overwhelmed.

Research what the student wants to do in life and pick a college accordingly.

Good Luck!

My number 1 piece of advice would be to check out ULL. It is a great school. But, I would also tell students that it really doesn't matter what College you choose, they will all give you about the same education. You get out of college what you put into it so it is important to pick a college that you like and feel a connection to so that you will put the most into it and get the most out of it.