Florida International University Top Questions

Do not procrastinate!

Visit the campus for a whole day or even a week. Ask students about their experience so far, on campus & off-campus, and if they would choose it as their first choice again. View surrounding areas to find out about the neighborhood: safety, cleanliness, aesthetic appeal, weather, social destinations, entertainment, conveniences, and so on. Plan out the budget for attending the college and determine the cost for attending until the degree is completed.

Research the school about the leading ethnicities, food and campus

The advice I would give is to look for schools that you would find interesting and whose acedemic interests coicide with your own.

I would advice students to visit their campus see if they like it, maybe attend a class one day to see if they feel at home. Make sure it's accredited and join a club or group if they don't know anyone so they can feel comfortable for the rest of the year. Also, that they offer the program desired and any plans the school has on budget cutting or program cancelling in the next few years.

Don't go by college reputation. I was accepted into UM which is considerably more prestigious than FIU but could not attend due to financial reasons. I feel so at home in FIU that I would never regret my desicion. Go on campus, speak to students, speak to faculty, sit in on classes. It sounds involved but choosing a college should be! You are spending the next four years of your life at this place, you want to pick what is best for YOU emotionally. The academics, the opportunities at success and everything else will follow once you find that place that completes you, totally accepts you; once you find your second home.

I believe that parents and students should participate in the college application process together, especially if that student has parents that have been to college and know what it is like to go through the stresses and joys of being a college student. By asking parents to join a student in the college selection process, a student gains invaluable experience and knowledge about the value of college and getting an education. The student, specifically, should have a good idea about his or her goals before they go to college; personally, not having a clear-cut goal cost me time and money that could have gone into pursuing psychology, which is a major that I have a lot of enthusiasm for. By having a good idea about your likes, dislikes, and aspirations, it makes the college experience much more enjoyable, with much of the stresses of finding classes and fulfilling requirements off of your shoulders.

Research and visit the university because there are things to discover that aren't shown in the brochure.

I would recommend every student visits every school before they make a decision. You should spend a few days testing the waters at each school. Investigate on campus organizations as well as interview current students to get a feel for the environment. It is beneficial if you are going to stay on campus to take tours of on campus housing. It is also importnat to visit at least three different schools. While in school, set time out of each day for yourself. It is very easy to become too involved and stress yourself out. On that subject, GET INVOLVED? In 20 years you will wish you had joined an organization so that you would have gotten a true college experience. And finally meet a lot of people and always attend office hours.

I believe that in order to find the right college one must have certain things clear. First, the student must look for a college that is specialized in the career that the student is seeking. This is important because this means that counseling, facilities, and all sort of resources will be available for the student to focus on his career. Also, the student needs to know if they want to be far or close to home. It is also important to look into the school's statistics to find answers to questions such as, how many students are accepted and how many actually graduate? If the student has any special/needs or interest to research if the school provides special care for such. Don't forget, visit the campus and speak with current enrolled students for feedback.

Ok yall! College is what you make of it, remember its college not highschool so everything is really up to you, which classes to take, what career to pick, even what books to buy, or not buy. But remember this, all of your goals are to lead to one place... crossing that stage with diploma in hand. So what should you look out for. Make sure you learn as much about the college that you can learn, that means registration office, financial aid, advising, academic affairs, registrar, and cashiers, also, know your schools calender, what is due when, when drop/add period finishes, things that are really important, and parents, no matter what your kid says do your own research, know what these items are, it will save you thousands of dollars. and lead to your child graduating on time. OH and one more thing, SAVE YOUR MONEY, DONT JOIN GREEK, instead join an honor society, Cheaper dues, and smarter crowd, oh and youll get real connections in honor societies than you ever will in Greek Life. and besides that, thank your parents, they have done more than you think!

do what is right for you

I have a younger brother who is a senior in high school. He is extremely intelligent and has a lot of potential. Unfortunately he hasn't used it to the fullest and is now making up for it. He wants to pursue many things but his overall dream is to be a sports journalist. He also has a curious mind for society and cultures. I constantly tell him to apply for scholarships, programs and all the schools in Florida. One of my regrets is not going away and staying at home for the comfort. I want him to live the college experience by working hard at his classes, making new friends, and gaining oppurtunities for his career. I encourage others to do the same. I tell my brother to go away for college if he can get full scholarships and he hopefully will. Moreover, I suggest to make the most of the experience by socializing in class, campus, with the professors, activities, etc.

Come see the school for yourself. You will love the school and the atmosphere.

My main advice to parents and students would be to always look at your collage academics statistics. One of the main reasons why I chose FIU is because it is a top ranked business school, followed by the fact that it was rather close to my home. Once they have narrowed down their school search to the best, and hopefully affordable school, then I would advise them to visit the campus. The way your campus looks and the vibe you get from the student body can make or break your collage experience.

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The most important thing that anyone can do to find the right college and make the most of a college experience is to visit the college before applying and see what the campus is like as well as the community and the people. The people you meet and the environment you live in while in college will make the difference in whether or not you have a fulfilling experience in college. For example, if you like music, go to a college with an active music scene. Go to a college that academically supports the things you want to do in the future, but also make sure that the environment you will be living in will be one that you will constantly enjoy yourself in. Make sure the people are people you can connect with and make life-time friendships with. The truth is that many people end up in satisfing careers that have nothing to do with what they majored in. Spend time at different colleges and find the environment you believe best suits you. Your social environment is what will make your college experience worthwhile.

In choosing college, the quality of the education provided by the professors to its students must be determined whether if its great or poor quality. To do so, a prospective should be strongly encouraged to sit-down in one of the classes offered by the college they wish to apply for. Parents must be involved with their child's first year in college.

Finding the right college isn?t really as scary or hard as most people make it. The best college to choose is often the college that has a large diversity of course offerings which will allow one to sample different fields of study and get a feel for what they are most captured and enthused by. Of course, making sure you stay on top of your academic game is a priority! How else could one hope to get financial aid? Stay sharp, get involved as early as high school, and really just put yourself out there and try new things. Staying optimistic about what college will be, and can be the best advice anyone could get. The "college experience" is really what you make of it! College life brings new a sense of freedom and independence and inevitably a large chunk of responsibility. Know how much time you need to study, how long you can let loose and have a good time, and most important remember to leave some down time just for yourself to reflect. Find the right balance for yourself, getting to know your limits is essential.

The smartest thing to do is visit the campuses first, get a tour, maybe talk to some students, there is nothing worse than arriving at your new school and feeling really uncomfortable and unhappy because the atmosphere wasn't what you were expecting at all. Visit all the college websites to see what activities are offered on campus, what resources are available. If you can't find specific information you are looking for, call someone and ask. As for making the most of the college experience, take advantage of the activities offerred, don't close yourself off to people, get out there and meet people because you never know when you'll meet someone who can be a strong connection for your child in the future, get to know some professors as they are the key to your recommendation letters, and quite often they turn out to be better mentors than any other staff member working on your campus, they are the ones who are capable of actually caring about your child and their future.