DeSales University Top Questions

choose the school you want to attend based on the major, im transfering to Kutztown from DeSales because I made a mistake in the beginning but now I corrected it so I'm on the right track now.

I would say not to worry about attending the biggest party school, or even worrying about a social life while in school. If you go in very focused and tough out the years, you'll come out mature and ready to have an entire different kind of social life. You will be able to socialize with people who very well match your interests as well as afford to do fun things like going on trips and weekend getaways. Education is the best part (in the long run) of college.

It is really as simple as this: find the school that feels like home!

Choosing a college is one of the most important choices you will make in your life. It is vital to pick a school that will give you a great education as well as provide excellent opportunities for growth as a person and student. Extracurricular activity offerings are also a critical point to consider when choosing a college. My recommendation for choosing a school is to visit each option several times to really get a feel for the campus atmosphere. Sit in on some classes and stay overnight if possible. Once you have made your choice and have started school, try to get involved in as much as you can handle. By doing this, you will make friends like no other who share your interests and ambitions. Plus, you will be able to network with professors and alumni for possible jobs when you graduate. But do not forget your school work. Academics is the reason you are attending college to begin with, so make the best of it. My best suggestion is do not procrastinate and always stay caught up with your work. These tips will ensure success both socially and academically. What else could a college student ask for?

-keep an open mind, and always apply to a safety school! -stay overnight at the school which you apply to if @ all possible!

Feel at home, first impressions are not always the best. Go on a nice day because a rainy one could ruin your whole view. Check out every aspect of the school even if it is not your interest at the current moment, your major can always be CHANGED!

Chose a school that is willing to go out of their way to make you happy. You will know once you step onto a campus if that school is one you want to be enrolled in.

Go with your gut, don't choose a school just because you're best friend, teacher or family member said to. Go where where YOU truly want to go, it will make things so much easier for you.

I would advise both students and parents to look at many different qualities about each school before making your choice of college. A great way to do this, which helped me, is to make a Pro/Con list for each university of choice. You should first and foremost look at each college for your defined major. You should look hard as to which school has the best program for your major. Also, I suggest you look at college size, campus life, off campus life, etc. That way, you will make the most out of your future college experience. No matter what, you should always have fun at college. And you will always have that no matter which school you choose. Look into every aspect as to what each college offers you, and you will make the right decision. You are going to college for a purpose, and you should also have fun while being there. Make the most of college experience, follow your heart, and you will have the time of your life.

Trust your instincts and drink a lot.

Follow your heart and your passion, not the money.

Look everywhere you can. Never turn down a school because you've never heard of it or it isn't big enough. Never pick a school for its football team. Visit. Sometimes, even though you can't pinpoint why, a school simply doesn't feel like home to you. It will be your home, so that's important. Take into consideration where you've always wanted to live. Look there! Keep finances in mind, but remember there are aways options like financial aid and scholarships. When you visit schools, ask questions. Keep in mind the area surrounding your school. If you don't have a car, an area with not much to do could be a bad idea if you have to drive to places. If you hate the city and your dream school is in Philadelphia, definitely take time to think. Will there be places to worship? What if hunger strikes during an all-nighter? Are the dorms wet or dry? What are the rules for visitors in the dorm rooms? When you visit schools, write things down, because after a while, they all run together, and this is an important decision.

When picking a school, the parents and students should agree on what both of them want in terms of size and location and how good the programs are at the school. In the end though the student has the final say in where they would like to attend. Go to the colleges for tours or open houses and get a feel for what the campus is really like (it is probably better to go on a school day and not a weekend when all the students are sleeping). Really get to know what the students and faculty are like at the school to make sure that they are people the student can get a long with and learn from for the next four years or so. Find out as well what the social life is like and what kind of activites are offered so that one learns outside of the classroom just as much as in the classroom. Also see what the living conditions are like and how safe the area is around the school because no one wants to feel unsafe when living on their own. Make sure that the school cafeteria has good food as well.

When students look for a college that is right for them, they should consider two things. The first, they must evaluate where they feel most comfortable. It is so important for a student to feel like they belong at the college they choose to attend. They should have an idea of whether they want to attend a large school or a small one, and whether or not they want to be in a rural or urban environment. The second important thing for a student/parent to consider when trying to find the right college is where are they going to get the best education for the cost. College is very expensive and it would be a waste to spend so much money and not receive a great education.

Do your research, visit schools, ask students who go there questions, talk to professors, explore the area around the school.

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Make sure they like the teachers and the program for real. Don't go to a school for one reason alone, make sure there are a lot of reasons for picking a school. Find somewhere to get involved.

I believe that when you are at the right school you feel it. The moment I walked onto DeSales campus I knew this was the school for me, my mother felt it as well. Follow your gut, when your in the right place, you will feel it!

You can find the right college anywhere. No matter where you go, it's what you make of it that matters.

To students who are searching for the right college for them, follow your gut and visit! I had no idea what type of college was best for me when I was a senior. I did a lot of online research but nothing compares to being on campous. The college I would have picked on paper I ended up really disliking. Yet when I walked onto DeSales campous, it just felt right. The atmosphere was just what I had alsway imagined college to be like. Friendly people, well kept grounds, great facilities and a staff that really cared about the student as a person and not just another dollar sign. You really have to just try everything and imagine yourself there in a year or two. It's only scarry in appearence. For parents of soon-to-be-students, support your kids. The right choice does not come easily. Point out things that they might not know to look for like activities on the social board. Use your experience and knowledge of college and your child and help blend the two together. Don't be afraid of the price tag either, with aid all doors are open. Good Luck to All!