California University of Pennsylvania Top Questions

When finding the right school for you, make sure you feel comfortable with your surroundings. Spend a day sitting in on classes and get a feel for the people, the teachers , and the school itself. Don't just choose a school because of the name, you have to be comfortable and complacement for four years, so it's better ot be scrupulous in the beginning.

Definitely take a tour or two to really obtain a full grasp of the campus area, and the people or go and or live there. Don't be afraid to ask hard questions, ask them about the food don't assume that the food you get at orientation will the same food your child will get everyday. Speak ot different professors if you can and there is nothing wrong with a student who studies. I thought I didn't need to study to get good grades but I was wrong. After i started reading and writing out note cards my learning skills and grades got so much better. My final advice is to attend a school that isn't too distracting, you want things to do but not too much or else you will never study. Good luck!

I would tell parents and students to research the college they are interested in and also go visit it for a day or even a few to see what it is like. I would also suggest to students that they go on Myspace or Facebook and try to find someone from the college that they can ask about it and find out differing opinions on the college.

Make sure your children know what they want to do and how they are going to do it.

Visit the school and make sure you ask all the questions you have.

go where you want. its the best 4 years of your life.. you might as well go where you want and enjoy it

I would definately recommend looking up statistics about the school to start off. You should look up crime statistics and academic statistics. I would also recommend to talk to alumni and get some opinions of different schools if that's available to you. It's very important to go to orientation and visit the school. Also, make sure you check out the dorms, food court, library, gym and whatever else you may be using while in college. Always take into consideration the distance it is away from home, transportation, etc. And, of course it's very important to look into the financial situation of your family and how much this school will cost compared to others.

The best advice I could offer to any parent of a future student or future student concerned with a successful college career and experience would be to enjoy as much of it as possible and to make the best out of what there is to offer relating to the one?s personal interests and priorities. Personally, I am actively involved in a work study position, leadership club, honors fraternity, and my university?s art club. Although my experiences can often be described as very assiduous in comparison to a basic class schedule and credit undertaking, I honestly feel the utmost reward when faced with the obstacles that each organization and club has brought my way. Truly becoming a passionate, involved student has instilled the best qualities in myself and has allowed for great personal development. Before deciding on any college I would suggest visiting each school, meeting with students who are currently attending the university and faculty members in your concentration, and research each school?s programs thoroughly. The best way to an assured successful college experience is to research each college and campus ambience that fits one?s needs properly and distinctively in a personal sense and intellectual cognizance.

In finding the right college, just find a college where they offer your desired major. Also, it is very important to like the town and surrounding areas of the school, as well as the campus. In making the most out of your college experience, have fun, get a great group of close friends, and keep active in clubs and other activities. Aside from those extracurriculars, it is extremely important to keep a strong focus on your classes, deadlines, and other school work; it is very easy to fall behind, or miss important project deadlines.

I would advise parents/students to veiw as many colleges as the possibly can. Many people chose schools on the cost, size, and location to home, however, parents/students should try to spend a considerable amount of time at school they are interested in because you are investing in your future whenever you are selecting a school. The environment, atmosphere, and quality of your program should be what your are most concerned with. You want to choose a place where you can get the best education in what you are interested while having a good time.