University of Northern Colorado Top Questions

I think the most important thing to look for in a university is the size of the school. A bigger university is going to have more opportunities for academic achievement and creating new social and professional relationships, but at the expense of losing out on smaller class sizes and a chance to get to know your professors so they can write good letters of recommendation when he time comes to apply to graduate school. A small school has a more personal feel to it, where everybody knows everybody but funding is limited and there are not as many opportunities to take a variety of classes and meet many people. A mid sized university makes for a best of both worlds experience in regards to academic and social opportunities, while still allowing scholarly students opportunity to get to know professors better than at a big university. So ask yourself or your child what they want from their experience, most every school is going to have a good mix of people to get to know and be friends with, but the opportunities that are available will have positives and negatives based on the size of the school.

First and foremost parents and studenst must have ongoing and effective commumication between them and the counselor of the school(high school). It will make the process less stressful. Parents must encourage the child and help them with the process. Second, when the child goes to college, parents should keep in contact with their child to make sure they are doing well and having a good experience. During the process, students must go to the schools of their choice and tour them and ask questions regarding finances, classes, social life, and more. Second, I encourage all students to get involved as much as they can. Whether in Greek Life, clubs, or sports. There are many benefits for getting involved. Third, go to class and learn to study. Last, do not give into peer pressure that may surround a student. Overall, effective communication and involvement among the school of your choice will make the experience much better.

I think you just need to find the school that best meets your needs. I am a student who cannot be in a room with 500 students, so my school is perfect for me. And me being young, it is weird, but I don't like to party so I chose a school that is mostly older students who have a specific goal in mind. To make the most of you college experience you need to be sure your school is able to attend to all your needs!

When many students graduate from highschool they are so ready to get away from their families and be on their own that they choose schools far away. It is very difficult to adjust from seeing your family every day to just seeing them on main school holidays. Also, do not choose a school because it is where your best friend is going to go. The decision as to which school you decide to attend should reflect what you would like to go to school for. There will be new people to meet at all schools and in turn many new friends to be made. When many freshmen get to their new school they are so excited to be away from home that they do not focus on learning or classes, but more on the fun going on around them. Focus on school; have fun, but do it in moderation.

I would tell any inquring individual that price is not more important than education. Never let the cost of tuition influence your decision on what institution you choose. Partying can be fun for some students but those are the students that will not graduate. Study and set up a time management schedule for yourself so that you can really get the full experience. A lot of freshman make the mistake of spending too much time socially and not enough academically-- this is a mistake-- a big mistake. Get a solid group of reliable friends that you can lean on and that can lean on you. Use this to your advantage. Your friends will help you stay on track both in your social life and college career. Remember that you are in college for the learning-- you are paying for the learning-- the partying should be an afterthought.

Don't think that you have to go to Harvard or Yale to get a good education. Sometimes the best learning happens in an enviroment with like-minded individuals. I found that this univeristy was like me, and that is why I became successful from it.

I would tell people that they should look into the school themselves, visit, talk to professors and to students. Don't just listen to the steriotypes of the school- ex. cow town. These negative steriotypes do not really show what the school is like.

In high school, look at which classes you excell and enjoy. If they are small, make sure the school is smaller. If you like sporting events with a lot of people, make sure the school is school spirit. Just spend sometime realizing what you really enjoy about your school, or dont and find something that fits. Transferring is not fun nor is it easy so make sure you're going somewhere you'll truely enjoy and not just live through.

When visiting a campus it should be an instant feeling weather it would be a good fit or not.

Advice for parents would be to support your child in every way possible. If money is a problem don't make it one and research about loans, scholarships, and grants that your child could possibly recieve and apply for. Always let them know you'll be there for them and make sure that they are enjoying college but also focusing on school. Don't be the parent that never lets your child grow up, let them go and figure out whats out there and let them discover themselves. Advice for students on finding the right college is to follow your heart, during your college years you'll find out many things about yourself, as a child you may want to be a nurse but realize that a job in the business field will be your future. Find a college that is right for you. Make a list of interests. Look for things you want out of a college whether it be joining a frat or sorority or joining the schools sports teams. Whatever college you pick go in there and be positive and be open, learn to network and it will be the best years of your life.