Eastern Michigan University Top Questions

I would tell most people looking for the right college for them that they should look for a campus that is diverse so they meet friends for life.

Finding the right college for you isn't as difficult as one might think. It is important to think about the kind of atmosphere you like and what you want out of college. Is diversity important, extra-curriculars, student envolvement, class size, or do you simply want to go to a college that excells in a specific department? All of these questions can help in deciding what school is best for you. When I was making final choices about college and trying to decide between a few very different school I finally decided on Eastern Michigan University because of the faculty at there College of Business. I heard alot of good things about staff/ student relations; after speaking to a few professors at an open house it was clear that they care about their students as individuals. They not only assist them in the classroom, but help students build their resumes and find opportunities for scholarships and job placement. The best advice I can give to students and parents is to visit the schools you are interested in as much as possible and talk to as many students and faculty as possible to find out what they are all about!

Allan Bloom said, ?Education must try to find whatever there is in students that might yearn for completion, and to reconstruct the learning that enables them autonomously to seek that completion.? I think this is a wise statement, especially when considering which University that a student would like to attend. When you are looking at schools its important to research in what areas they are most known for and if the field of study that you have chosen to pursue is one of the areas. I also think, however, that you can?t just research a school and decide from a website or pamphlet. You have to go to the school and try it on for size. When you actually visit the school, you can see beyond the education aspect, and see the social aspect. You can decide if the campus is the right size, if its diverse enough, or if it has the activities that interest you. Like Mr. Bloom said, you have to choose the college that will best make you a full and complete individual. So the best advice that I can give is to research, visit, and have fun choosing your school, because its an adventure!

I would recommend researching different colleges, to find out which one suits the student! Maybe try community college like I did, before deciding on a university! Enjoy college, study hard, and stay focused, and dont forget to have a little fun!

I would say, first off, do a great deal of research. Things like proximity to your home, programs of study, and campus location are the most important. Remember to consider the size of the school too; some people want to attend a large university, while others want to attend a small one. Also, ask lots of questions if you get a chance to visit the school.

Look ahead of time to find out what you are interested in. I didn't have a major picked before I started college and ended up transferring. Some schools offer better programs than others for certain majors and paying attention to this in high school is important. Researching what you are interested in is key. I recommend also looking into what clubs your program of interest offers as well. Its a great way to make connections with professors and other students. Another recommendation I have is to live in the dorms your first year because you meet a lot of new people and its a great experience. Think about what you are interested in and look at many colleges before you make a final choice to ensure that it is the most educated.

Choose a college that will help you son/daughter branch out and learn more about themselves as well as the world around them. Students should choose a college that will mentally stimulate their thinking and gear it towards more research and outside the classroom research. Students and parents should choose a college that has a fairly reasonable class size so the student can come to the professor when they need help and they do not get lost in the crowd. Choose a school that has social groups and activities that will increase the awareness of the students and that the student themselves will take an interest in. Most of all, choose a school that is definitely geared towards your career goals, offers a career services center and internships to prepare you for outside the classroom learning experiences to help prepare you for the world after college.

I would tell students to try to find something on campus to be involved in, wheter it's a sport, club, fraternity, etc. When you get to college you have a lot of free time, and you think that you can keep putting off homework or studying. You don't have mom of dad constantly asking "Did you do your homework?" Being involved will improve your time magagement skills. When you're involved in some extra activity you're grades may actually be better. I know that with me, I needed to be busy in order to focus on my studies. When I had more on my plate than just class, I made more time for studying. It's also a great way to meet new people. When choosing the right school, you need to make sure that they have a great program in whatever field you're thinking about studying.

I would most strongly advise students and family to visit the campus and talk to many of the students there. Each student will have a different perspective on the college and the campus, so getting the whole picture is essential. Also, it helps to shadow a student around their classes for the day. This would give you a feel for how the professors teach, and how the students learn. Also, the first year don't plan on taking classes that won't transfer. Save those classes for when you are certain you are in the right place. Use the first year to knock off some general education classes and get aquainted to the campus.

Find a university that permits the student to feel comfortable within their learning environment, because comfort provides a stable foundation for healthy learning and a well rounded social life.