Endicott College Top Questions

Take your time. The right school is out there, just allow yourself enough time to sort through the pros and cons of each. Don't let money hold you back. The experience is priceless.

I started my college search in my junior year of high school because my parents made me. Now I'm glad they were so involved early in the process because I found a perfect fit. At age 16-17 I wasn't sure what I wanted to do so I visited several types of schools (city, suburban, large, small). Staying overnight and attending classes with enrolled students was sometimes akward but it really helped me eliminate and make the right choice. My high school teacher recommendations were helpful in identifying my interests and strengths. During my senior year of high school I focused on my extracurricular passions and weighed all the pros & cons of my top college choices . When choosing which college to attend I was able to make an informed decision and my gut guided me to where I knew I could be involved in my favorite activities right from the start. From my academic major I have developed a great support network of friends. I am making the most of my college experience through varsity sports, clubs, fund-raising, community service, work -study and I am loving every minute of it.

I believe that students need to understand their lifestyle and their future academic and career goals when selecting a college. For most students, a college and its' campus (or surrounding area) is the community in which you will be living, studying, working, and socializing for as many as four years of your life. A prospective student needs to know what they want to get out of this four year experience; whether it be a great learning environment with access to great professors and classes, or a social atmosphere where one can meet new people everyday and spend their free time partying or being with friends. To make the most out of one's college experience is to know these needs and wants, and to utilize the college's resources to fufill one's college goals. These resources could be anything from on-campus tutors and study groups to clubs, sports, and extra-curricular activities that interest the student.

College, the best years of your life. College, the platform for your life. College, one of the most important decisions in life. Visit as many school as you can. Take tours, meet students, and discover the experience . College becomes your home, and the students, faculty, and staff become your family. Find the school where, with your first step, you feel home, because home is where your story begins. Whether you want a large campus in the big city, or a small campus on the outskirts, find your home. Find the campus that when you first see it, it makes you dream. Find the campus that while you're walking through it, you start to dance. Find the college whose education will make you shine. Find the college life you will love. Find the college that will change you, and make you grow. Do not pick a college someone thinks you should go to, the one with the big name, the one that is the cheepest, or the one closest to home. Take a chance. Go find what you want, and make it yours. With that decision you will have a home, a love, and an experience of a lifetime.

I would advise that each student visit their school and look at all the programs that it offers. When you look at a school look at what you want out of it academically but also look at how the students interact with eachother. Rememeber you are goign for four years and you are living there as well as learning.

Make sure you know the size of the classes, the dorms, and the price.

Find all your interests in one college of the right size for you. This way you can do all or none of the activities you want to do. Get involved with as many things as soon as possible until you know what you want to do and how much you can handle.

Students should really get to know the school's they are planning to attend, not just the name. A lot of students choose colleges based on their name and end up regretting it. Find a college with a great location because you're going to be there for four years. Also make sure the college is alive on the weekends and by all means DO NOT go home more than 4 times a year, especially your freshman year. You have no idea how many social opportunities you will miss out on if you do. All I can say to parents is to just be supportive of your son/daughter's choice, and if they make the wrong choice on school, hey it happens. Just remember, it's college, it's only going to help their future.

Base your decision on 3 factors: 1) Where you want to be afterwards 2) What you want to be doing during college (sports fan, focus on getting into Grad school, drink, etc...) 3) how far away from home you want to be, both geographically and mentally. Weight each of those factors and compare them to the schools you realistically can get into/can afford. Then, STAY OVER at each one. Lastly, decide on what YOU want based first and foremost on which of the 3 above-mentioned factors is MOST important to YOU.

As a junior at Endicott College, I have been able to experience all of the aspects of college that students look to experience. I have taken advantage of the academic opportunities offered at my college, while also responsibly enjoying the social environment. I fully believe that there is a college or university for everyone that can satisfy their personal expectations. From my own experience, I have learned that while expensive tuitions can often be the determining factor, I believe that the experience and academic fulfillment is much greater than any price. Both students and parents should consider ever aspect of the schools they are looking at, including location, tution, size, and academics, however, the overall experience and opportunity that a student takes away from that school should be a primary factor. This is the environment a student will be at for two to four years. In addition, I would strongly recommend attending a college that requires students to fulfill an intership program. At Endicott College, three internships are required in order to graduate, and I know that partaking in various internships related to my major has truly been one of the most rewarding opportunities I have taken away from Endicott.