University of Massachusetts-Lowell Top Questions

Make sure that you visit a lot of schools before you make your decision. Although you are given pictures of schools and are able to go online to take virtual tours, going to the college and talking with actual college students is a much more real experience. As far as making the most of your college experience. GET INVOLVED. So many people sit back and wait for college to come to them. In actuality, you need to seek out opportunities to engage yourself and make the most of your college experience.

Visit schools with your children, allow them to sleep over one night at the school and shadow other students. Observe the campus, eat lunch at the campus, and you will have a good feel for what is right.

Work hard in high school. A good preparation will take you far.

The advice I would give to parents and students about finding the right college is to apply to as many colleges as possible. Make sure you explore all your options along with every interest you might have. Part of college is finding out what you want to do, and finding out more about yourself in the process. Make the most out of your college experience by joining clubs and sports. If you played football, baseball, hockey or soccor in high school join the team in college. Its a great way make new friends, friends that can last a lifetime.

Make sure to visit the schools that your considering. Visiting the school and looking at the schools webpage could definately change your opinion of the school. Check out collegeboard.com it helped me out ALOT when I was in high school, looking for a college. To make the most out of your college experince try and get out sometimes, attend events that go around campus that way you'll meet people, and it's also away to pass time or to catch a break from studying. Eat in the dining hall sometimes, it may not always be the best food, but at the begininng of the year it usually the best time to go, its another way to meet people.

When looking for the right college, I advise not to get caught up with names and reputations. While many schools are renowned for their prestige, one must still consider whether or not the school is the right fit. I never would have imagined that I would end up at a state school, but it turned out to be the best decision I've ever made. My second piece of advice is to get involved on your campus. This applies to both students and parents. Students should join clubs that promotes good stewardship in the community. It's great because you get to meet and work with people from the area and other students. You would be surprised how any connections you make can help you in the future. It's also a way to take a much needed, but productive, break from schoolwork. Parents can get involved by supporting their student. I always feel a sense of joy when my parents are wearing my school colors at a home game. Something as simple as that can make a student feel like they've made the right choice.

just go with your heart. thats the best thing you could ever listen to.

Network!

Visit the schools, check out the courses and activities, talk to students that already go to the school. Make sure there are many major options in case the student decides to switch and see if there are a lot of off campus jobs.

Visit the campus and walk around on your own. After visiting alot of colleges all at once, tours can start to make everything look the same. Try to find out the school's culture, instead of basing decisions off tour guide information. And always take money into consideration, don't pick the school with free cable if it means going into debt for life.