University of Utah Top Questions

pick a college tat feel right to you when you visit. somewhere you can see yourself being. and dont be afraid to get out there and get involved.

The advice that I would give partents andor/ students is to make sure you have a general idea of what you want to major in. Really focus on each class and make sure you absorb all the information you recieve. Also get involved as much as you can because you are only in college once.

As a student, learn as much as possible in high school because it will make college material easier to understand if one has solid background knowledge. Try to get some college credit during high school so that graduating from college wont seem as overwhelming and the chances that you will graduate on time will increase. Know what kind of job/career you want after college. Choose classes that are interesting to you because you will tend to succeed more if you're interested in the subject matter. Choose a college that has a good program for what you're interested in. Research on the college/university that you're interested in and find out what kind of programs and degrees they offer as well as visiting the campus to get a feel for the school. Parents should encourage their children to further their education. They should also encourage their children to be independent and to work hard for their dreams. They should be supportive and available to give good advice. Overall, the most important thing is to have a positive attitude because overall it will make everything better than it would be otherwise with a negative attitude.

I would give the advice to go and visit the college and talk to enrolled students who are on campus. This way you can really get a feel as to what type of school it really is based on how students respond to you and what they say. You will be able to tell if it is a friendly campus, academically focused , party school, etc. I think that fitting in with the campus environment is crucial to the success and enjoyment of your college career.

For parents: try to spend time to take your students to various universities at a young age to give the students a better idea of what kind of colleges they want to attend. For students: try to research about colleges as soon as possible and learn the requirements needed to attend the college so you will know what you need to do during your highschool career to meet the requirements

I would suggest looking into what the student life is before you attend. I would look at the help they give to students as they look to market their degree in the real world. These are the most inmportant things to me as I look forward to graduating, and these are the most important things to my future. I am finding out that other schools I looked at have better networking availability and happier and smarter students.

The advice that I would give to parents and students finding and looking for the right college is to first and foremost attack all of the financial issues. In some cases, a student may have a full-ride scholarship or a fund set aside for all college expenses. In the other hand and for most cases the student must find ways to pay for their education. Financial aid, loans, and scholarships are available for all students, nevertheless I feel that avoiding financial concerns and worries during your education is the best thing to do in order to help your brain retain and recall all of the valuable information you learn.

Four pieces of advice are my philanthropic contribution to the students of the world. (Note: I can only give this much because I follow my initial advice.) Primarily, never allow the cost of an education to deter you from pursuing your field; a quality education is the most profound investment a person shall ever make. It will affect your future profession, associates, personal refinement, and your ability to touch the lives of others. One?s entire world hinges on their education. Select the best university without counting dollars and enroll there. Secondly, once enrolled, work. Gaining an education is difficult, and exiges concentration and dedication. You will only ?get back? what you ?put in? to the experience?no more, no less. Thirdly, make time for you and your recreation (friends and family, exercise and sleep). Rest is a psychological necessity. Take rest bits now and then; enjoy the experience. HOWEVER, always remember to work when you must?never procrastinate. In short, be balanced. Finally, I finish with my papey?s habitual advice, ?Don?t associate with loose women, and don?t accept any wooden nickels!? Master these four, and you will have the most rewarding college experience one can have.

Think about when you were in elementary school. What was college to you? Many people say it is a continuation of school and learning, but I challenge you to think about college as kindergarten all over again. When you are in your first year of school you learn the things you need to know in order to succeed in life both academically and socially. You get to learn addition and subtraction, as well as how to play nice with other people and get along. College is a place where learning outside of the academic setting can happen. It is important to visit the campus and see what the atmosphere is like so that you know you can live and succeed in that campus's environment. High school is a good prep academically for college, and college is where you learn to be a real person in the world. I say have fun in college and learn life skills. Remember, all you need to know, you learned in kindergarten.

Visit all the colleges you are considering and talk to students on campus about how they feel. Look into extracurricular activities and student involvement. Make the college experience something you live, not just attend. Look at the academic program you are specifically considering and the faculity accomplishments in that area. Look closely into the program you will be enrolled in and what it in entails, activities and such. Consider the location for year round weather and activities. Find a college that will foster the balance between a fun social life, and a nondistracted student life.