Boston University Top Questions

Overall, it all comes down to where you feel comfortable. A school could be great for you on paper, but if you feel out of place when you step on campus, it is imperative to pay attention to that feeling. Chances are that if you feel that way at the get go, it's not going to get any better. I would strongly encourage you to try to find the school that is right for YOU, because YOU are the one who has to spend the next four years of your life there. In trying to decide where to go, make a list about what you're looking for in a school: humanities or sciences; big or small; rural or urban; close to home or far? Definitely try to pick the school that you feel fits you best, but also keep in mind that you're going to change during your college years, and that's great! Just try to pick a school that will inspire and allow you to change in good ways. Go somewhere that you feel good about, but don't assume that the school is everything: college is what you make of it!

the best college for you is where the student feels its the right fit. only go where the studnet feels comfortable, no one else not parents or teachers. what is right for the student

Get a feel for what you're looking for ? city campus, suburban campus, size, programs offered, etc. There are so many grear schools out there, you don't need to look at ones that you know you wouldnt like. Get involved, meet people. Don't skip class if you can avoid it. Go to office hours. Participate in class. Talk to guest speakers and befriend RAs and security guards.

College isn't everything. If you have to take a year off and really find yourself, it's an investment in yourself and your ideals.

When you're choosing a college, make sure you challenge yourself a bit. I come from a small town where I knew everyone in my graduating class, but I chose to go to a city at a university that enrolls over 30,000 students each year. By pushing myself, I was able to become more independent and face my fears of being in a new environment with a very diverse population. Not everyone should attend this large of a school, but you should realize that it is not only important to feel comfortable at the college you choose, but also to challenge yourself both as a person and academically. The decision is yours only, so don't let a boyfriend or friend sway your decision. You will be happier and more successful in the end if you challenge yourself. Wherever you may decide, try new things. Maybe you'll love them, maybe you'll hate them. But, even if you hate them you may find a great friend while you were there. Take as many classes as you can and keep yourself busy with things you enjoy. Good luck!

Make sure you do a campus tour and talk to students that attend the school to make sure it's the right place for you!

Choosing the perfect school for a person is a cooperative effort between parent and child. It's important that when first looking at colleges that the tuition is not priority. The student should attend a college that he feels the most comfortable with. If he attends a school that he doesn't want to go to (and is just plain affordable), he's not going to work as hard as he would other wise. The main reason why we go to school is to get an education, but we can't forget to have fun too. Education comes first, but college is also a time to grow up or let the student grow up. College is an opportunity to learn new things, but also learn who we are inside.

I would tell people that in order to have a great college experience you must learn to live outside yourself, and break the boundaries you may have created for yourself throughout your life. Once you get to college you are thrown into an environment most people have never experienced before. It is important to be yourself, and remember where you came from, in order to branch out and meet new people and have new experiences. I would also say be prepared for whatever may come your way, because the school part of college seems to be the easiest.

Be sure that when you visit schools, you talk to students (NOT the campus tour guide. They love their school so much they get paid to talk about it.). You want an unbiased, honest opinion and that only comes from people who don't know you. My dad always pushed me awkwardly to do this, but it was how I discovered that many kids at NYU fill out the paperwork to transfer schools within their first semester. It eliminated my top choice, and now I couldn't be happier.

I would tell parents to listen to their kids and let them look at any school, regardless of price or location. I would tell students to visit every campus before they apply while classes are in session (i.e. no summer or christmas break students)- students can really get a grasp of campus life and of their future classmates by observing current students.