Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Top Questions

To Parents, please Listen to your child. If your child has a goal, please do not crush it-- enhance it. That includes supporting their decision in the college they wish to attend. You may have other aspirations for your child, but you must have faith in them to make their own decisions. Support your child by making as many different campus visits as possible. Realize that college is a stage of growth and that college for your child is not just to be proud of a degree; it is to be proud of the person your child is growing to be. To the future college student, go with your "gut instinct." Do not go somewhere for a boyfriend or girlfriend or even your best friends. Go where you truly want to go, do not be afraid-- you can always transfer if need be. You will meet new people and have new experiences wherever you choose to study. Just make sure the major you choose is your true goal. Be open-minded to college and grow over the course of 4 years to strive to be a well-rounded person. A person for all to be proud of.

Students: you will know the right college when you find it. As soon as I visited Bloomsburg I knew I was home. My friends have become my family and it is all because I followed my heart and gut instincts. Parents: listen to what your kids want because in the end it is their happiness that will make the college experience. Students: get involved, if you never join anything or become a part of the campus life then you will either be miserable or regret missing out on some incredible memories. These past 3 and a alf years have been the best. I have grown more in those years then I have at any other place. I am more mature, independent, and over-all better person. It is scary at first but it was the best descision I have ever made. Good luck to all of you!

I would tell students to get involved as much as possible and try to find jobs on campus that will help pay for your schooling as you go along, so that you don't have as many loans to pay off. I would also get involved and try and get a job or volunteer in the field you are planning to be in after graduation, because as much as your education on campus helps, it also is very valuable to have actual experience in your field before you graduate and are starting your first job.

Research the university and then go visit it. Take a tour and ask students who are currently attending or who have graduated from that university. Speak with faculty in your area of interest as well. Compile a list of your priorities when it comes with attending a university and see which school appears to be the best fit for you. Be yourself and explore all the resources the school has to offer.

Go with your heart. That is what is most important when choosing the right college. You know what you want so don't listen to anyone but yourself. You will in the long run be happier and that will allow you to be the best you can be in your college career. So when looking for the right college I would say to go on campus tours. They are the best thing to give you a perspective on how the campus runs and what it would be like to live there. Lastly I would talk to people going to that school. They know what is going on and will give you advice and insight on the student going to the college. To make the most our of your college experience I would tell them to have fun but keep your grades first. College is the best experience of your teen years so make it the best for yourself. Also make sure you get involved on campus there are so many things to learn out there and so many clubs to help you learn about anything possible!

The advice I would give to anyone looking for a college is to do your research, and base your decision on that information. There are books with lists of majors offered at different schools as well as tuition. Don't base your decision solely on location either. There are some people who don't want to move too far away from home, want to stay in state, and have a preference on rural or urban setting. Although you should not completely exclude these attributes, the course content at the Univertity/College should be your main concern. Dont's sell yourself short! Apply to every school you want to (you might be surprised with the results). To have the best college experience, I suggest living on campus for atleast one year. There is always so much going on on campus that you miss when you don't live in the middle of it. Join clubs, go to meetings, play sports; if you put yourself out there, you'll meet so many people and figure out where you fit in. If you find a good group of people you can call your friends, you will have a great experience at college.

Start the search early! Know what you want to go to school for! Pick a school that has a good program in your area of interest.

My biggest piece of advice would be to apply to the schools of interest and then study the tuition, costs, aid, grants, scholarships. Be sure to recognize which schools will help you financially and which schools will not. I would also encourage parents, especially parents who are new to the college process as mine were, to gain as much of an education as possible about the schools, and the options available, in order to be able to come down to some reasonable decisions. This process involves calling schools many times and speaking with anyone who will offer useful information including financial aid offices, residential offices, etc. The most important thing to remember is that any single questions you have can be answered, you just have to continue calling until you get the answer. There are people getting paid to answer your questions. When you're questions are answered copmletely, you will then be able to make a the wisest and most desirable decisions about choosing a college. Don't be afraid to demand answers. Don't guess on things you are unsure of because there are people who have answers.

First off, you must attend a college that not only has your major, but also a college with a high rate of graduates who seek jobs in their field quickly. If you are undeclared going into college make sure you choose a school with many career options so that you do not have to worry about transferring later on. It is very important to visit the college campus and be happy with all aspects of your school before agreeing to attend. Find out about extra-curricular activites that you may be interested in ahead of time. If you are not 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} happy with the college and its enviroment, then you may have chosen the wrong school to attend. There are many choices out there and at least one school is bound to fit your criteria for the ideal school. Find that one and do whatever you can to get accepted!

Visit the school, meet professors, and current students before you make your final decision.