University of Nevada-Las Vegas Top Questions

I think you really need to follow your heart and your gut instinct. Don't rely too much on words like "study-oriented" or "state-of-the-art facilities" or "active student leadership experience". You need to actually travel to the school and take the vibes in. You need to research not only YOUR area of study at that school, but others that appeal to you as well. Because if you get there and hate your first intro course for your major, you want a secondary program that is just as good. Also, I really think talking to the students at the university is a good idea, too. I was too afraid to walk up and ask students what they thought. The students the university brings in to answer questions will not give you the answers you need. Don't be afraid, college kids are pretty nice and don't mind talking about their experiences, in my opinion. Look into the resources more instead of the faculty and college credentials. Does the school have many computer labs? Do they subscribe to good research search engines and newspapers? These are the questions to be asking.

At this point in our society, a Bachelor's Degree means much less than it did a decade ago. The same applies for any professional or post-Bac degree out there. College is now the new high school, and for those who seriously want to advance themselves into a place in society that most likely will not involve living paycheck to paycheck, it is a necessity to succeed and move up in this world. Good luck. And God forbid you become my competition.

I would say just to go to the place that you feel you and mostly your child would enjoy going to, becasue it is them the one who will be starting their new life there. Also, make sure you know what you are getting into, even thought you dont have to know for sure, have an idea so you can start to prepare for you future in the real world.

I would encourage students to start with community college because the classes are top-notch and you can save money and transfer to any university simply. I would encourage parents to encourage their children to attend whatever school they choose, and support their children in their decision.

When looking for a school, location isn't really a big deal. If you're very interested in the major you choose, you should be more focused on the quality of the school rather than the place. Look for a school that has a good focus area in the major that you choose. If you're looking for a good liberal arts college, don't go to a technical school, you'll end up with less experienced or knowledgeable professors who are less than enthusiastic. Pick a college that does things that you like. If you're not into greek life, don't pick a school with a larg fraturnaity/sorority community. If you intend to spend a lot of time in the library of labratory, pick a school with great facilities.

I think it's important to think about what you like, and what kind of environment you work in best. If you have trouble focusing when there's too much craziness, you probably don't want a college in the city. It's knowing things like that, that will make it much easier to find the right school for you. And once you find your perfect environment, just be yourself! If you can't be yourself and succeed, then you're not in the right place.

Go to a school that fits you academically before anything else. I went to a school for athletics and wound up hating it so I transferred.

Take a tour of the college first do your research on the college before you pick which one to go to

It's never about the name of the school. Make sure that the school offers best education and opportunities that the student wants to approach in life.

If your not sure about what you want to do with your life don't be scared to get a undergraduate degree in a broad category such as business. There is always time to specialize in your real field of interest with a master's or PHD. The important part is that you use your time effectively, productively, and efficiently constatnly striving for some higher goal.