Barry University Top Questions

the first thing the student should do is to decide on a major. Next, the student should pick a school which is known to be excellent at that major--don't just pick a school because it has a big name, there are many programs at smaller school that are better at the less known school than at a better known school. Lastly, don't be afraid to travel far--it may just be worth it to follow your dreams.

The most important thing in selecting the right college, is making sure that the college you decide on will nourish both your studious side and your social side. It is equally important to feel part of a group of friends and to feel at home in your living quarters as it is to thrive in your classes and get good grades. A comfortable student is a happy student, and happy students do better in school when they are not stressed out by other things in their lives.

As a senior at Barry University, I would like to advise you about making one of the many important decisions of your lives, which is choosing the right college/university. First of all, you need to figure out what your intended major would be during your college years, so you will be able to narrow down your search to schools that offer your intended major. In addition, you will be to search for schools that have exceptional programs in your major. Once, you have found the schools that offer your intended major take the time to evaluate their program, along with contacting the chairperson of the program in order to get more information. Second of all, try to find out the student-teacher ratio because if you are a type of person that need the one on one interaction with your professor than a smaller university/college would be perfect for you, but you are not into that than a large university/college is perfect for you. Finally, to make the most of your college experience is by joining clubs and take advantage all of the services your perspective school offers you to excel academically. Best wishes, Stephania P. Desir

In order in picking the right college, the student must apply to as many schools as possible. Deciding which school to apply to includes a couple of factors. One, most importantly, is if you have an idea on what career path you'd choose, you must apply to schools that are able to offer it. However, many students tend to change their majors upon entering a new school, therefore a university with many options is useful. Also, it is necessary to decide how big of a school you'd like to go to. There are many small schools, as well as medium-sized and large schools. Location of the school is quite efficient. If you find it easier to go to class when the weather is warmer then choose from schools in the south. Visiting schools are key. In most cases, you're acceptance rate becomes higher. Also it will give you a better feeling of the area. It is then easier to decide whether or not you'd be happy and able to live there.

I Think that parents should let their children choose their own path in life, and also encourage them in what they pursue. An important factor in choosing a school is to like the city that it is located. The second to make sure that there are enough opportunities for internships and maybe gettin hired in the field that the students will pursue. The children should have the option to choose the school and also the place where they will live durring those 4 years of college. On-campus living sometimes isnot very good because they will deviate from their path in their freshman year, because of all the motion that is going on in their lives, new people, new school, new teachers, new freinds.

Make sure that you look into each aspect and not just the location. I payed more attention to the location of my school than the academic and extracurricular programs. I got lucky, but sometimes others do not.

My advice to parents and students would be to look for a place that feels right from the start. A college that from the minute you step on campus you know that you belong. You also want to make sure that financially you will be able to support your education for the next couple of years, consider your options and make sure you financially you are covered. As for your college experience, take each semester one at a time; enjoy all the on-campus activities, attend the weekend get aways, make friends and have fun! Before you know it, you will be graduating.

Finding the right college is very important because that is where you or your child will spend 4 years of their lives. It is important to visit the campus and look around to get a feel of the campus and surrounding areas. Also meeting the advisors, students and other people on campus gives you an idea of who will be your peers. It is also very important to do research on the school's academic programs and how they suit your academic plans. A high ranking school is wonderful but a school that is good at your program but may not be high ranked is just as good. There are many things that go into choosing a school but most importantly you have to be comfortable and happy where you will be or those four years will be miserable. Good luck!!

Get involved in any school activity possible, it allows for the opportunity to meet new people.

As my college days soon come to an end the best advice I can give students and parents in finding the right college is to visit colleges. A college education is such an important investment that should not be based on the glossy brochures filled with beautiful landscapes. Take a tour, get a feel for what the environment is really like. I recommend students to take guided tours at different times of the day and talk to students. Many colleges and universities have an open campus policy. Visit on your own and talk to anyone you see, you may be surprised at how different the responses may be compared to the students you encountered with the tour guide. Also, get involved around campus but maintain a balance between your social activities and your studies. It can get overwhelming when you have a schedule full of extracurricular activities, exams, homework, and group projects. One last piece of advice is to network. Whether it is among professors, classmates, or employers that may visit during career fairs, networking will be your key to landing a career once you have completed the journey of what it is to be a college student.