University of Maine at Farmington Top Questions

Find a college that has exactly what you want to major in available. Also find a school that works well with you financial situation. Once you get into college and start your studies, really put some effort into it. You are paying for your classes and if you fail a required class you have to pay for it again and retake it.

Let them deside, and help them don't fourse them to go where they will be unhappy!! They will do better at a school they love and will work harder.

When looking for the right college, you must consider the feel of the school, first and foremost. Can you picture yourself living and working in this environment? The academics should be your top priority, as that is why you are attending college! Make sure the program you are interested in is strong and will open doors for you. The social aspects of college life are also very important. My best advice would be to spend a weekend at the school you are interested in. Are the students there friendly or only concerned with their own success? Are there fun things to do on the weekends? Will you be happy here? Cost is also a major concern while living in such hard economic times. Check out the availability of scholarships, financial aid, and loans. While at school, take advantage of every opportunity you are interested in! College is a time to grow, and it is a time to explore yourself. Take risks. Do something you wouldn't have in high school. The friends you make in college see your true colors, and that's why their friendships last lifetimes. Be open to change. Quench your thirst for knowledge. Be yourself.

Spend a lot of time there. Don't go by just one visit to a school, actually spend a lot of time on the campus. Try to see a school for what it really is on a typical day, not just on an open house day to get the real picture of a campus. Also, pick a college that has an office for career placement. My college gave me no help in finding a job after graduation, and I really could have used that help.

I think it is important to visit several schools before deciding on a college. I visited a couple other schools and knew right away that they weren't right. I drove through Farmington and told my parents to stop the car because this is where I was going to go to school. Go with your gut feeling. If a place feels right to you from the start, chances are, you're meant to be there. As for making the most of college, make some friends, get out and do stuff with the people on your floor in the residence hall. My best advice is to live on campus for at least one full year before moving off-campus. You will meet so many people and have so many opportunities you wouldn't otherwise that it is worth it to have a roommate and little privacy. College academics are super important, but so is having a social life. Don't be the hermit staying in your room, get out and do things, see new places, explore. You only have a little bit of time to set your patterns for the next 3 years, don't be a shut-in.

Make sure that you know what you want to do and that you can handle a small school! It' great for Edu majors and Ski Industries! If you like the mall and shopping, or need city life... don't come here! If you don't mind quiet life, which does help to study, then you may make it here!

The most uselful advice for finding the best college for you is don't pay attention to what your friends or family says. You have to find the school that is the best fit for you, don't let the opinions of your friends deter you from applying anywhere. When I first applied to UMF my friends all made fun because it was a state school, but now as a junior I am the only one that has not transferred or is not completely miserable with their choice. It is important to listen to other's opinions but don't let that be your guiding force, only you know what is best for you. Don't be afraid to pick a school no ones heard of, look outside box. College gives you a unique chance to start fresh. Take advantage of the fact that nobody knows you and dive into the campus community. Don't be afraid to stand out in class or challenge upperclassmen, this is your chance to prove yourself. Remember that almost everyone starts out with the same fears and apprehensions on the first day of freshman year, jump in and get your hands dirty.

A person needs to think about what would make them happy. It is important to think about how big you would like the school and what you expect from the professors. I also believe that you should visit the school to make sure that it feels right to you. College is an amazing experience and you want to make sure you are in a place that you can thrive at. For many, being on our own is a new experience, but it is important to remember to work hard and stay focused. Also, it is important to get involved and meet new people. Enjoy your time, don't try and race through it!

Definately visit the college you are considering and if you can visit more than once. Sometimes a college looks great on paper but when you finally get there it may be something not to your liking. Also when you visit, check out the department you plan on majoring in or are interested in. It is nice to know what is available to you as in equipment and the learning space. You may even bump into the professors and talk to them about their classes that you may be taking. A visit may change your mind completely about the college so it is worth your time to do so.

Make sure to pick a school that best fits your personality and interest. If it is difficult for you to make friends then I would not pick a school far from home. No matter where you end up it is impaortant to try your best and make the most out of your college experience. Your college experience will be what you make it.