West Virginia University Top Questions

I would suggest visiting the college, looking into living opportunities, make sure there are a lot of options for your children. THis includes, sports, school activities, school events, family weekends. All kids are going to experience the good and bad of college it is really up to the individual to make sure you continue more positive outlook and always talk to your advisors and family. Its fun to be away from home but you need to remember you are attending college for an education that will effect your life after college.

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you can always test the waters nothing is permanent. have fun AND work hard

Check out more than one college, not just the one closest to you because of cost. Make sure they have a good varity of courses to if you change your mind about your major you do not have to change schools.

Find a school that has the programs YOU want. The opinions of your parents, signifigant other, etc. don't really matter if you're not going to be happy there. Definitely visit the different campuses you're considering, you'll get a feel for the campus even if you only spend a few hours there, and you'll know if you'll enjoy your time there. Talk with some of the students there, they can give you additional insights into the attitudes of the teachers and difficulty of the coursework. The absolute biggest thing you'll have to learn in college is to responsibly manage your time... College is nothing like high school. If you don't study you fill find yourself struggling with the work. If you find you hate the subjects that are related to your major, there's a pretty good chance you might be in the wrong program. Make sure if you want to change majors you do it as early as possible. Make sure you have fun!

When looking for a college consider what will make you the happiest down the road. Is it important to have a degree from an IVY league school or is it more important to not be drowning in student loan debt. If you will be happier with a big name degree go for it, you only live once. If moneyis an issue, stay in-state; there are a lot of great schools that offer great degrees. I stayed in-state at West Virginia University and absolutely love it. I love the pride this university has in our state. Whenever you make the decision, don't look back --college is a great experience.

Go for the college you believe can give you the best education. Don't pay for a name like Harvard or Yale, pay for the education you will recieve pertaining to the career you want.

Visit the campus more than a few times so you can get to know the campus before you arrive. Also, ask a lot of questions so you are not confused about anything.

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Visit the campus. Do your research. Encourage college in any capacity. And support your children throughout college, very confusing time to be a college student. Support will get you through it. And transfering is always an option.