Fairfield University Top Questions

Comfort is the first word that comes to mind when I think about choosing the right college. Afterall, what good is a good name, campus, and faculty if one is going to perform academically and socially at a mediocre level because he or she isn't comfortable enough with where they are. College is expensive-- why spend so much money on a experience that is not enjoyable? Location is the most important factor to consider in the quest to find a school a student feels comfortable at. Some people are comfortable with being thousands of miles away from home while others can become homesick and may want to go back home over the weekend. Also, it is essential that one get a sense of the culture and people at a school so that they may feel like they fit in. Once in school, a student should make an effort to get involved in at least two or three extra curricular activities to get the most out of their college experience. This will them a sense of purpose and value at their school, which boosts self-esteem and therefore enables them to perform at their best.

College is what you make of it. I got to school Freshman year and hated it, and now I love it. It is all about finding the right group of freinds and creating your own world within a new experience. Lot's of people can write long drawn out essays to answer this question, and can to you to get involved, meet friends, throw yourself into the life etc... Though, in the end it comes down to arriving at school and carving your own little slice out of the college you will experience for the next four years, whatever way you want it.