Brigham Young University-Idaho Top Questions

Pick a school based on what fits you best. Make sure you look at size of the school, if it has your major, and especially if you will be surrounded by people who share your values. Find a school that offers oppurtunites based on your interests. By looking at these factors, you will find a school that you feel comforable in, but especially you will make friends like you, and at the same time working towards your major.

I would advise future students and there parents to look for a college that has a strong program in the area of there interest and a helpful staff. Contact a student of that University and get there opinion of the school, its campus, and where to live. See if the school offers a tour of campus and take a look. Check into the community and see it?s the right fit for you. Once accepted to the desired University, be sure to maximize your experience by first getting to know your roommates and neighbors. You will not only make an abundance of friendships but will also open doors for extraordinary experiences. Then get involved with actives and programs offered by the school, this creates opportunities to get involved in the community and gives you a foot in the door for the future.

Looking for the perfect college is impossible. I honestly do not believe that there is one perfect college out there for you or your student, but I do believe that there are schools that are the best for who you are. To find that school, know what is most important to you (i.e. sports, social life, academics, etc.). Also, know what environment you are most comfortable in. If you love the country, look at schools located away from major cities. To get the very most out of your precious 4 or 5 years of college find activities and classes that fit your personality and intrests. By doing this, you will make friends who is like you, thus giving you the ability to enjoy college even more by having friends who are l much like you. Good luck on your searches and enjoy these years, because after this it?s hard work and real life!

It is very important for parents to make sure your child is truly interested in the university before enrolling. Also, be supportive all the way; college students often play the independent role, but they still need the support of their parents. Student's need to remember that college is about LEARNING, not just having fun. Trust me, once you are a senior and looking at the big wide world, you will wish you had been more serious about your classes. Also, make sure that you are passionate about what you are studying. Even if it requires you to change your major as a senior, it is so important to love what you are learning. When you love your major you 1) attend class, 2) do your homework with enthusiasm, and 3) go beyond what is required and truly own your education. Good luck!

I would strongly encourage visiting the campus ahead of time if you have the opportunity to do so. Also, interviewing and asking as many students or former students as you can to get an idea if that school is the right fit for you or your student. GET INVOLVED!! You are not going to make the most of your college experience if you don't take every opportunity you have to interact with other students and serve, compete, play, perform, whatever you like to do. Your college experience will be what you make of it so it is up to you to decide what you want and go for it. There are generally opportunities to do what you want no matter where you go, but some school's place more emphasis on certian activities than others. If there is a certian activitiy that you know you want to specifically pursue while in school than you should may want to go to a school that also emphasizes that. But if your goal is to get involved and explore as many areas of interest and talent as you can than a school like BYU-Idaho would be great for you.

Be active in the school activities and make lots of friends. To find the right school however, research the schools and pray about it.

The advise that I would give is to choose one that you feel save at and that have the same morals as you do. As you do this you will find that those around you at school have the same morals and goals as you have for life in general. To make the most out of your college experiance you need to have fun. Take classes that push you and that help you grow as a person. These will be the classes that will have the biggest impact on your life. Also get to know as many people as you can. You will have the chance to meet many people from all over the country. This will help you in the future as you look for jobs. The best thing to do is put into school what you want to get out of it. It can be a great experiance and one that you will always remember.

First, picking the right college is a very personal decision, the student needs to be involved in the decision more than the parents. Make sure that you pick a college that has a physical setting as well as a social setting that you will be completely comfortable with. Also, don't go somewhere just for those aspects! Looking at the academic credentials of the University is essential. There is absolutely no point in attending a University you will not be able to create a balanced life style in and be able to graduate with your degree on time from. In making the most of your college experience I cannot stress how important it is to Get Involved! Most of the students I've met who have dropped out never did any extracurriculars, got a campus job or got involved with the school in any way other than to attend class. Also, ditching class is like dumping acid all over your grades, its very bad! It doesn't matter if you dont think anything important will be happening that day, you never know what you'll miss! Lastly, make sure you leave some time for fun! Balance your life!

Visit the schools that you are interested in on a normal school day. When you visit the school on a normal school day, you are able to see students in the environment that you will possibly be in one day. You can see what goes on and how other students deal with their workload. Try to sit in on a class. Or talk to students that attend that university. Get the insights on the school, and find what resources are available to the students. Once you find your school, become as involved as you can. Do as much as you can. Don't just do all social activities or all academics. Make sure to work hard, but also to have fun.

The most important thing is to make sure that the college fits YOU. Not your parents, not your friends, but you. I think it is extremely important to visit the campuses you are considering--pay attention to cost, size, atmosphere, educational and extra-curricular opportunities, and other things that are important to you. Then write out the pros and cons and really contemplate your decision--you may even want to pray about it. Once you've made the decision to go, make the most of your experience by becoming involved and juicing as much learning as you can out of your time at college--through both lectures and life experience. Be willing to sacrifice a little bit of fun in order to acheive more lasting learning, but don't be afraid to enjoy yourself and make memories while your there. College is the time to learn to live in the moment. Don't think of college as just a way to prepare for you future--your life is now, so start living it that way!

I would advise parents to allow their child to choose the school they want to attend. It is good and helpful to be involved with a student in choosing the right university, but ultimately, it is the student and not the parent who will be attending and it would not make much sense for parents or students to pay a lot of money to attend a school unhappily. I would advise students to visit the campus of the school they are thinking about attending where possible; it is important for the student to feel at ease with the atmosphere of the campus and housing since that is where they will be spending the bulk of their time. I would advise students to go to school with an open mind, being prepared for personal change---college can be a life changing experience for the better when students are willing to serve and help each other and are willing to work hard to gain knowledge and make new friends. A new student should also be prepared to get out of their comfort zone and try new things! Feel the fear and go for it!

Finding the right college is very important. I feel very strongly about finding a college that supports your ethics and moral standards. There are many colleges that are available, but many are becoming known as party schools. The college I attend is a private religious college owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. I also feel it is important to find a college that is safe environment. There have been tragic events on different campuses. I also feel it is important to find a college that has a reputible reputation of having a high job placement. The college should be known as giving quality education. I feel that college is very important and should be something that should be looked into prior to applying. College is a investment, thus should be taken seriously

Research the colleges that offer the majors that you are the most intersted in.

My college choice was very rushed. I had two in mind and one didn't accept me. Do your research and try to visit the campus if possible. This eliminates a lot of the fears that students have their first semester. I for example am from California and am attending school in Idaho. People told me about the cold weather and the small town. Not having experienced either made me nervous. Now that I'm here I really enjoy it and had I visited the campus all of those fears would have disappeared. Once you are in and attending my advice is to try to be diverse. I think that college should be fun, but you can have fun and get awesome grades as well. College often determines a persons future so focus on what will be important to possible employers. Voluteer opportunities are everywhere and provide great leadership experience. Think about the future that you want and work towards it and you will be able to enjoy the fruits of your college experience the rest of your life.

Make sure you visit the campus beforehand. Talk to people who have already attended the university and see how they felt about it. Don't go to an expensive school thinking it means a better education, its just going to set you back.

Be prepared. Realize that college life brings many new experiences, some of them are academic and others are social. Be willing to go with the flow but also hold to your standards. Pick a place where you can enjoy your hobbies outside of school because you will need to be able to get away and vent once in a while.

I would say to parents that the most important thing for your future student is the learning enviornment and quality of the school. If a school is too socially oriented, then the learning can be greatly hindered. Going to college is to prepare for your future career and to have a good internship. Too have those things and a balance with a social life is very important, so find a college that can satisfy both needs for your children.

Finding the right college is difficult. I suggest visiting the campuses and imagining yourself there. If you can see yourself being happy there and living life, then give it a shot. If you begin to wonder if it was the right choice, or you don't smile and laugh like you used too, it might be time to transfer or to keep looking at other schools. To get the most out of college, you have to work hard. You have to be willing to go out there and try new things, to study, to take risks, to follow directions, to make your own choices, to accept the consequences and to laugh and smile at all the mistakes you are guaranteed to make. This is where you find lifetime friends and the memories that will get you through the moments in life when you ask yourself, "Why am I doing this again?" It is important to make those memories and have fun, but it is just as important to make the time to study. And for those that love to study, make time for your friends and for the memories that will make you laugh.

Before picking a college see if the fields of study and majors that you're interested in are available at the schools you're applying to. Also, pay attention to the life of the students. The activities and interests should be similar to yours because you'll be spending so much of your time there.

The advice I would give to them is to make sure that you visit the campus to get a feel of the students who go there. Also talk to a few to the professors there so that you can see how they view the school and thier own teaching.