Brigham Young University-Provo Top Questions

My biggest piece of advise for the parents concerns free choice. Let your kids go to whatever college they want! If they want to travel, let them travel. If they want to stay home with you, let them. College is a very stressful time of life and it is crucial to know that your parents support you 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the way. I have had several roomates who were either not prepared to go or held-back by their over-protective parents. Its a great time of self-discovery and development. I also think that parents should encourage their children to study whatever field they wish. If their career does not promise much income, they'll be better off anyways because they are doing what they love. College is all about finding your passion and then working to achieve it, regardless of the corresponding income. Life is too short to waste time in Biochemistry if you're dreaming of writing, singing, or dancing. Overall- Parents: love and support your students no matter what... Students: Study what you love and love what you study!

If you are looking for the right college for you, you need to look at things that interest you and then find colleges that have those things and are good at them. Once you have several colleges to look at look at the other things that each college has that is specific to them and decide what interests you the most and what you will most enjoy. By finding a college that will fit your interests, you will feel more comfortable in your environment and in your goals. A college experience is great if you put forth the effort to make it great. You have to make the effort to make friends and make the effort to get what you want and do your best to reach it. By being determined and faithful to yourself while still doing things outside your box, you will expand your capabilities and your horizons. College is a great thing to do in your life. Make the best of it. Only you can make it worthwhile.

It is worth every prospective student's time to put a sincere and sufficient effort into choosing the right school because the opportunity of being a student shapes so much of your worldview, knowledge, experiences and friendships--and the school provides the environment in which this growth occurs. For many of us, the privilege of being a college student will only come once in our lives, and if we are so privileged to have this experience, we want to look back on it with the best of memories--and glean the most from it that we can. While the acedemic knowledge and career skills we gain as a student are very valuable, there is something more we carry away from an institution of higher learning which will remain with us the rest of our lives. Establishing new values, or remembering forgotten ones, seeing the world and humanity in a new light, developing meaningful friendships with those of another culture, or connecting with those of our own culture in a new way are just some of the life experiences we can treasure from our education.

Finding the right college for your student or as a future student is a very time consuming and tedious process. My top advice would be, first to visit the college campus. If you don't like visiting the college location or the feel of visiting the campus, then it is likely you wont want to live there. My second piece of advice would be to talk to students currently at the school, that way you can get the opinons of people actually experiencing college life. Lastly and most importantly, make sure that the college has the program, or prerequesites to the program that you want to go into. Making the most of your college experience is all about finding balance between school, friends, and work. Doing home/school work should be the top priority, but it is not healthy or fun to be a hermit all the time. So you must balance social activites, including clubs and campus organizatoins with your work. If you have a job, make sure not to overdo your hours. If you continue to modify and balance these principles, then you most probably will have a fufilling college career.

Start early and take your time. You want the most out of the college experience and the best way to get it is if you cover all the bases. Apply to every school that you are considering and visit your top two choices if at all possible. Talk to current students of the colleges and universities you are applying to and ask them about their experiences on campus. Once you've been accepted and chosen your college, try and get in contact with your room mate(s) if you can, it helps to know the people you're going to be living with. FInd out if any friends or people you know are attending the same school so you can keep in contact and commiserate about the frustrations of college life. When school finally starts, make sure to be friendly to everyone you meet and respectful to your professors. This will help you make friends and get on the good side of the person who will be awarding you a grade at the end of the term. Explore. Don't be afraid to try new things. Takes classes you're interested in, not just ones required for your major.

The best advice for parents and their potential students is to look at multiple schools that seem appealing to the student. Next, thoroughly investigate what each school has to offer as far as an education and compare this information with the expectations and accomplishments that the student wishes to achieve. Once the student's list is narrowed down to a few choices, investigate each campus and the surrounding cities and compare these to the lifestyles which the student plans on abiding. Following these investigations the student will feel comfortable with the choice he/she has made; thereby, providing the foundation for finding success in the achievements that the student wants to achieve throughout his/her lifetime.

When looking for a college that fits you there are two main things you should do: first, make a list of majors you are interested in; second, visit campuses.. Most people do not know exactly what they want to major in on the first day of college. However each person knows what they like and do not like. Making a list of possible fields of study and finding a college that has a program for those particular fields will let you keep your options open. Visiting campuses gives you an idea of campus environment, housing, and extracurricular activities the university affords you and will help you make your choice. Once you are in college be sure to balance your social and academic life. You want to have fun: participate in activities, go to sporting events, and join clubs. However, be sure to study and do well in class. Professors and Ta's are there for a reason. If you have questions and concerns taalk to them. Balance makes for a rewarding college experience.

I attend Brigham Young University and I am very pleased with my experience so far here at this school. When i thought about going to college i wanted to go somewhere where i could grow both intelectually and spiritually. Brigham Young University seemed like the perfect choice for me. So I applied to a few different campus's and made it into BYU provo. There is no one right college for everyone because everyone is different. The applicant should look into the desired colleges and see which ones fit his or her personality the best and which ones will have a life long impact for good on their character. Once the right college has been found and the student has been accepted it is time to start learning more about the school like where the classes and dorms and appartments are all located, and where major events are held. It is also nice to visit the campus and talk to some of the students there and get a better idea of what the average day entails. There is an experience that is unique to every college and the BYU experience has been amazing. Be involved in social orginizations and clubs.

Finding the right college: Perfect is the enemy of good enough. Determine what you are looking for in academics and culture, list pros and cons of universities you are considering, and apply to those which best meet your criteria (if possible, interview at or visit said universities to gain a feel for the true nature of your priority considerations). Talk to students who attend these schools to get a more broad feel for student experiences, school culture etc. Your feelings may change as you mature at school but this is natural and in some cases you will have to choose if it is worth it to you to transfer elsewhere or finish your degree and move on. Making the most of college: Get involved. Find things you like and broaden your interests by trying new things (this adds dimenion and enhances the quality of your life and happiness!). Take responsibility for your academics and try to go above and beyond what is expected for you in order to master material vs. simply getting good grades. Study what you like (this may take time to figure out, that's OK)! Set a flexible five to ten year plan and relax!

Don't let the schools dictate your decision. This is the best advice I can give anyone trying choose the best university for them. A lot of schools will offer you scholarship money and different perks to attend their school, but in the end it's your decision. Realize that you will be there for at least four years and that the experiences you have, people you meet, and classes you take will most definitely make up the most important years of your life. This is the beginning of the rest of your life and should not be decided based on who sent you a cooler sweatshirt. Take the time to envision what your life will be like there and where you see yourself after graduation. This is one of the most important life decisions you will make . So take your time, do the research, and make the best choice for you--and your future.

Know yourself. That's the most important thing. You get to be selective about your university so pick the one that fits you best. If you know what direction you want to go with your studies, research the best programs for that area of study. If you don't then pick one that has an all around good academic program. And most importantly, pick one where you feel comfortable. Go and visit the campus before you say yes to anything, and while you're there, talk to some of the students and sit in on a class if you can. The years you spend in college will define who you are so picking a college is like picking the person you want to be.

The most important thing about a college is to make sure it has the majors you are interesting in. Another thing is the envrionment. You should visit the colleges you are thinking about and ask yourself..."can I see myself here and enjoying life?" It is also important to look at the resources it offers. Ask if they have TA's for your classes and if the teachers are easily accessible. Location is also important. You want to live in an area that has a grocery store, doctor's office, etc close. Also if you are planning on living off campus make sure there is sufficient transportation available to get you to campus. The very most important thing though, is if you like it. You will be spending the next four years + of your life there...you need to love it!

I would encourage students to find a college that allows you to move away from home. I have learned a lot from being on my own and taking on more responsibility. There is a completely different feeling when living in your own apartment and being involved in the things that you want to be involved in. Also, a campus that has a lot of activities, performances, volunteering, and just allows students to be involved in a variety of different things makes the college experience better. Most importantly, find a college that you (the student) want to go to. It does not matter where your parents want you to go or anyone else. The college experience will only be enjoyable if you want to be there. I have encountered many students who absolutely love attending my college, but I have also met many students who do not enjoy it. I have found that most of the time, these students who do not enjoy college are those who went to a school that their parents wanted them to attend. Not only that, these students were not involved in the many activities that their school offers. Find somewhere that you want to be.

The most important thing you can look for in a prospective college is a university that resonates with your core values. I am confident that the personality of the student and parents should mirror the culture of the prospective college. I also suggest looking into those schools that give you the greatest return on your monetary investment. A good university should be one that allows you to glean a wonderful, well-rounded education without burdening the student and his or her parents with large amounts of debt following graduation. Students will be able to make the most of their college experience by not being afraid to involve themselves with their peers in the classroom. Creating study groups will allow you to make friends while devoting needed time to studying. It is important to socialize often and strive for excellence in all classes.

The personality of the student should help determine whether they should go to a college close or far from home. Majors, activities, clubs etc that each college offers should be factored in. To make the most of your college experience you need to go into everything with the right attitude. Make each day count. Try to do at least one productive thing each day. Have and use a planner. Get involved in school activities. It will give you a chance to meet new people and broaden your horizon. Take mostly general classes your first semester regardless of how sure you are with your chosen major. Talk to counselors often to make sure you are taking the necessary classes. Introduce yourself to your professors. They will remember you and be more willing to help/assist you during the class. Don't take everything too seriously. Have a healthy balance with school and your social life. Have fun!! :)

No matter how great a university looks on paper, remember to take culture into account. The culture is something that you are going to have to live in and deal with for anywhere from 2-4 plus years. Make sure that you understand the mentality and general attitude that encompasses the campus. Is it a very liberal culture and you are very conservative? Is it religiously exclusive and you are looking for a place to explore spirituality? Is it in a big city with so much to do that you know you will get distracted or is there not enough to do? These are just a few examples of questions that need to be asked; the reality of these answers will be a significant influence in your college life and how you deal with your academic pursuits. However, before you can answer any of these questions, you have to know yourself. If you?re not really sure what you like or what you want this is the time to explore different options and different campuses so you can compare your feelings and experiences with the facts to help you make the choice that is right for you.

Finding a good school is more about the attitude of the student than it is about the school itself, so make sure that you approach the situation positively, wherever you end up going. I was accepted to two colleges and didn't get the scholarship that I needed for my top choice, but I ended up loving my school more than I ever thought I could. Make sure to consider attending a good community college for the first year or two. It's definitely a worthwhile investment! Attending a school that has strong career placement and good undergraduate research opportunities is vital. Approach the "where-do-I-go-to-school" decision from more than just a social aspect. The social stuff ends up being pretty much the same where ever you go, but not all schools have the best career placement. Another thing to consider: after the first year or two (when a community college might be the best choice) the larger the school, the better the resources and the better the opportunities.

The biggest factor in finding the "right" college is making sure that the colleges you apply for emphasize the same parts of the college experience that you do. Climate can be endured, location can be overcome, but if you are constantly at odds with what the college itself insists is important, the friction may make you unhappy with your overall experience. The three mearsurements I believe every incoming freshman should take account of are: size of the student body, competition for program admission, and level of academic achievement. Students who enjoy a more personal, student-to-teacher learning environment, may not find the attention they need at a larger college, where classes tend to be larger and more impersonal. Likewise, not everyone thrives under the pressure of the intense competition some colleges have for entrance into their programs. However, to make sure that you don't look back on your college days with regret, you have to take into account the level of achievement reached by those who have previously attended this college. If you find a college that fits your ideal learning environment, and keep a balance between extracurricular and acedemic growth, college will be a success.

Choosing a university can change the direction your life is headed. I chose Brigham Young University because of the amazing environment that surrounds me each day. Everybody seems so supportive and positive. One must consider the quality of education they are recieving as well. In everything there needs to be a balance between academics, social life, and fitness to maintain happiness. Its definitely a bonus when the school has a great sports program to follow. A university can have a wonderful impact on all aspects of life. Live life to the fullest. The biggest regrets of life are generally the things we DON'T do.

The best advice that I can give is to go the the college. Don't just do one of the tours that they offer but find a way to be there and experience what it is really like. Check out the apartments. See if you can sit in on a class or two. Get the best idea of what the college is like by experience, not by reading about it.