Anderson University-Anderson, IN Top Questions

Go where you feel most welcome, because after you leave home, it's easy to fall into feeling alone. Also, never go into college with a boyfriend or a girlfriend. You meet so many other people and you will hold back if you are committed to someone.

The number thing I would advice parents to do would be to shop around. Look at you childs options and visit those colleges. To students: the most important part of have a great college experience is getting involved. You never know what you like until you try it. If you don't get involved then you might as well stay at home. It give you an opportunity to meet new people and have an influence in whatever you are doing. It's a great way to grow and find out whats really out there. Best of Luck and most importantly.....HAVE FUN!

It okay to go to college undecided - as long as you are motivated to figure that out.

Find a place that you feel comforable. Four years of a great experience is ahead and you want to be able to get the most out of it that you can. Be sure to do your research on colleges because what's right for one isnt necessarily for another. Dont go to a school just because your friends are going there. Really find an interest in your choice of college because that is where you will find the friends you will have for the rest of your life. Also, it is important to look at the activities the campus involves students in because you want to be sure to stay involved! Enjoy college, but make the most of it.

I would try to spend the night with a current student on a weekend and attend a few classes with that student also. I would make sure to room with someone that you have a simple connection with, not a good friend. I would see if it was practical financially and as far as the major you want and how well that school and how fast that school will get you to that job.

Make sure the school has a wide variety of options for majors because most students will change majors at least once during their college career. Also, look into how many of the graduates get good jobs or the jobs that they wanted. Also, talk to the students and get their personal and honest opinion about the school, the teachers, and the environment. This always helps to get a first hand opinion. Check to see how much financial aid is given out each year and how much you will have to take out in loans or see if there are multiple scholarships you will be able to apply for. Overall, make sure the environment is one in which you can see yourself being productive and not distracted by other "activities" that may pull you away from your focus on studying.

Make sure you have found the right school and know what you want to do before you spend a lot of money on college. You will save yourself time and money.

Pick the one that best fits your needs in classroom sizes, area of study, religous beliefs, socially and by best location.

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Choose a college that will prepare you for the job you want, or choose one that will help guide you towards the career you like best.