University of San Diego Top Questions

My advice to students is to participate in extracircular activities .I strongly recommend that you ask for help when you need it, take part in class discussions because that is what makes going to class interesting! Speak your opinion but respect other people's opinions. Keep in mind that college is different than high school! You will not have teachers forcing you to go to class or do your work,its up to you to keep yourself on track. Do not feel insecure when your not getting straight A's like you use to, college is suppose to be challenging! Just work hard and do your best. My only adive to parents is to be supportive of their student in any way they can.

Before choosing a college make sure you go through all their financial awards. Do not assume that the unversity will give you more than what you see in your financial award. Also, consider the size of a typical class as well as the housing options and prices. Research their financial aid center and find out how helpful they are. Make sure your selected college offers what you want to study. Go over their general education requirements and how easy they make it to transfer summer credits from junior colleges.

You should know whether you want a BIG capmus, small private campus. Decide if sports are important, if big class sizes matter, weather year round is important... Decide if you are going to live on campus or off capmus and see if they offer reasonable lodging for each. Know about the facilities for your major. Does the school focus atention on your field of study... Just ome important questions.

In terms of find the right college, my principal suggestion would making sure whether or not you want your school to encourage your faith or religion, or if you don't have one, then a school which is indifferent to religious matters. I am a Christian and I went to a Catholic university. I found that religious affiliation was indeed a very beneficial aspect of my school choice; I liked having the option of bringing faith issues and theogical discussion into the classroom without fear of being discouraged from doing so. There was no requirement at USD to be affiliated with any specific religion, nor was religious teaching infused into the material. However, I believe the required theology courses were extremely important to expanding students' cultural and academic horizens, no matter their belief system, and crucial to a holistic understanding of other subjects in history, political science, literature, etc. Participating in as many extraccuriculars as you can aside, my one piece of advice for making the most of your college experience is to participate in study abroad if your school offers it. Studying in Florence, Italy was one of the most rewarding experiences I have had in my life.

Whatever colleges you look at, whatever programs you are interested in, just remember that you can always can colleges, if you do not feel comfortable, you can also change your area of study, if you are not comfortable with the subject, but you probably will not always find a way to pay for college. I recommend that to all incoming college students that if you want to attend any college, private or public, make sure to findout what ways are available so you can pay for tuition, books, food, and housing. While there are several factors that go in to the college decision, make sure that whatever school you choose that you can (a) afford the tuition or (b) position yourself so that you can pay tuition each semester through financial aid, work study, loan or other means. A financial-aid tip: Check and see if you have or know a family member or relative works at the university of interest or a related university. Some universities have financial aid programs or are apart of a group of institutions that allow each relatives of university workers to earn one college degree at the cost of paying taxes on the tuition.

For parents, make sure that the campus is right for your kids because nothing is worst than an investment where the person your investing in does not want to be a part of it. Students unless you are 100 million percent sure the school you want to go to is IT for you, take a tour because nothing says "I can make it here" more than actually being there!

Take AP classes in highschool to prepare for the college work load and save money by passing the AP test and getting credits transferred.

Anywhere you end up, you can make the most of it. What you get out of college is what you put into it. So live it up while you are there and don't let the small things hold you back from what YOU want to do.

I chose the university I wanted to attend by visiting the campus. You cannot truly know whether or not you are a fit for a campus, until you step foot on the grounds and experience the atmosphere. That's how I fell in love with my university. Also, don't be afraid of loving a college your friends aren't interested in. It's so much fun to branch out! In addition, be realistic about your financial situation and have a plan of attack for aquiring financial aid. It will make the whole process of paying for college easier.

I suggest that students visit colleges before committing. I visited the University of San Diego and instantly fell in love with the academic environment and the people I encountered. The tour of the campus was vital for my decision to attend my current school, and it is a decision I would never change. I know that tours can be tedious and a bit redundant, however, I find them important because they allow the students to get a feel for the environment they could be living in. My second piece of advise is to simply trust your instincts. I was wait-listed for the University of San Diego at first, so I went to school in New York my first year. When I applied for transfer, I had a choice between two schools, and my instincts are what I ultimately acted on, and I have never been happier. I knew in my heart that I needed to be in San Diego, and while no one tried to convince me of antything, I think that those close to me understood that I belonged in San Diego. My instincts have yet to fail me, so i think they are important to act on.