University of Washington-Seattle Campus Top Questions

It is very important to visit the school before you actually go there. Go to different classes and dorm rooms to see if this is a place where you feel at home. Talk to the financial aid office and see what's available for your situation. Talk to professors and students and ask them how they like the school and what's the school's good points and bad points. Make sure the school has the major you are interested in pursuing because transferring credit s aren't easy. Be open to new people and new adventures. Be a positive influence on others encouraging good activities and wholesome behavior. This is a once in a lifetime experience so make it the very best it can be. Reach out - don't be afraid to challenge yourself to higher achievements and goals. Study hard and have fun and look back with no regrets.

The college experience you have will be shaped largely by how effective you can manage your time. Those who can manage their time effectively will have a great experience, whereas others will be forced to learn time management, which may not result in such a great experience. You're here for academics first and foremost: everything else comes after that. Don't forget that. That doesn't mean you have to live in the library for four years, or be sleep-deprived all the time, but it does mean that occasionally you'll have to pass on seeing a new movie or going out with friends on a Friday because you have a midterm the following week. Most of all, relax. There's a lot of pressure to succeed, but if you let it get to you you'll end up frazzled and unable to do much of anything. Take it one day at a time.

Research all options in every direction possible. Apply to as many schools as you can. the opportunitie are endless.Take the time to look into different campus' Dream Big College is an awesome once in a life experience.

You have to look at all aspects. Meaning the academics, the sports, the percentage of graduates, etc. and most importantly the student body itself.

Making a decision on what college to attend is one that should take a lot of thought and consideration. One of the most important things to consider is the location of the campus as well as the size. Some students prefer to have a lot of interaction with their teachers, and at a large school they may not have that opportunity. Another consideration should be the financial costs as well as the diversity of classes to take, especially if the student is unsure of what he/she would like to major in. There is nothing worse than not knowing what to do with your life, and realizing that you have tried all your options at your school. For students, college is one of the best times of their lives. It is important to put yourself out there and try new things. Do not be afraid to try new classes or go places on your own. If there is something you have always wanted to try, go for it. You never know who you will meet or what amazing experience you may have. Making a decision about college is one that should take time, and be personalized to each student.

I started out intending to get a degree in electrical engineering, and ended up getting a pre-law degree. It was a good thing that I had chosen to attend UW, because they had a broad range of high quality majors for me to choose from when I changed my mind. This range of high-quality options is one argument in favor of choosing to attend a bigger school. If you pick a school that's really good at only one thing, you might find yourself stuck in that major or forced to switch schools if you change your mind. Larger schools are also really good for students who aren't sure about what they want to do for the same reason. If you attend a school with a good reputation and high-quality programs all around, you can spend your first year exploring which degree is meant for you. I went into law school right after graduating, and the school I'm in now is much smaller than my undergraduate college. I must admit that I prefer the atmosphere of a larger campus, as this smaller school comes off feeling like high school.

For parents, I would advice to pick a school that matches your ability to pay for it. Apply for financial aid and make use of loan programs that are available . However don't morgage the house to send a kid to school, make the student liable for some of the expences associated with attending college Working during summer breaks and even while in school never hurt anyone and it forces the student to prioritize their study times. Also, just because you are an alumni at a particular school that doesn't make it the right school for your child. Schools and campuses change over the years and what you loved about a particular school may not be available today. For students, take a variety of courses your first year and "test the waters " in different majors. It is difficult for many working adults to make career decisions let alone when you are 18 years old. Enjoy life, make time for friends and social outings. Some of your best life -long friends are made in college. Go to sporting or cultural events on campus and explore veiws different from your own. Expand your knowledge, learn how to learn.

I would tell students that they need to decide what it is they want out of a college before they start looking. They need to talk to people that they know, or anyone, that is already in college to find out what life on a small campus, big campus, instate, out of state, etc...is really like. After they get a better understanding of what it is they want out of a college and what they value and is important to them, then they can start searching for schools that fit that. One thing that is important to keep in mind is that the name of a school means nothing if it is not what you want in a college. It is more important to find a school that fits you than it is to go to the popular school that all of your friends are going to. And try to relax, because you will make the right decision, and although it may not be the easiest, if you do get there and hate it, you can always transfer.

I think that before going to college people should know what major they are applying for and they should pick a college that is good at that field. If you are interested in medicine go to UW, if you prefer Art choose the Art Institute of Seattle. Big colleges are definitely more intersting because they offere more opportunities. Once you get accepted study hard and don't be afraid to try new things. Take challenges and don't miss any opportunities.

From the two years that I have spent here at University of Washington, I have learned that the parents should let the students pick the college that they want to attend. I have seen a lot of people struggling in school because their parents want them to become doctors, lawyers, dentists but the students simply don't have the desire or the passion for the field. So, they force themselves to try to stay awake in class and study but it all seems to bore them. My advice is that the student should figure out what fields of study interests them, and then do research on which school is credible for that specific field of study. Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions one has to make about their future and it should not be taken lightly.