Hofstra University Top Questions

Making the most of the college experience is not just about the classes and time spent in the library studying. It is also about finding the college that "fits" you best and becoming engaged in the community. The time spent in college should be ful of learning and embracing new opportunities to stretch your character and challenge yourself. Through this, you will be able to handle life with an edge and embrace adversity; knowing the benefits of perserverance

The advice that I would give is to make sure that you feel most comfortable wherever you are attending school. Make sure that you are as near or as far away from home as you want to be in order to help with the transition and cut down on homesickness, and just make sure that it really does feel comfortable for you. I know that what made me pick Hofstra is that once I saw the campus, it just felt so right. Make sure you visit the campus, and get as much information as you need, and just be well informed about your decision. If you're not sure of something, then ask to get more information so that you can be clear about it. Make sure that the college you choose has all the amenitites that you need, so that you have a good experience.

Keep an open mind. College will likely change your life, so you should stick to your instincts when picking a place that seems familiar and comfortable to you, but don't limit yourself too much. Your major will probably change, what you want to do with your life might, too. Choose somewhere that you like overall rather than somewhere that will get you a good job. Go to college looking for personal fulfillment rather than great career opportunities alone, and you will have a better time adjusting and be happier in the long run.

the experience is what you make of it

To whom it may concern, In order to achieve your goals in life you must work hard. It goes with out saying that hard work pays off in the end. Finance is unfortunately a major part of our society and it is quite difficult for students to go to school without loans and financial aid. Please make sure you take care of all the paperwork necessary and make sure to work hard in high school so that you can receive scholarship funds. It will take pressure off the student if he/she does not have to worry about paying his/her tuition bill in cash. Once you get to college you must purchase a planner, your planner will be your guide, there will be a plethora of appointments, exams, papers, and other assignments that you must keep track of. Maintain a schedule so that you don't find yourself becoming overwhelmed. Most importantly, keep your eye on the prize, work hard and it will pay off. Maintain a GPA of 3.3 or higher and you will do fantastic. Its tough out there, only the hard-workers will get ahead, make sure you are one of them!

I'd advise not to be intimidated by school costs when trying to find a quality education. Also, be sure that the school you choose meets as many of your needs as possible. If you have no idea what you want to study, it may be best to wait a year or two before attending university, perhaps taking some "general" courses at an affordable and accredited community college--to save yourself from spending money on classes you don'e need to take. --Don't feel obligated to only take those classes required for your major and university attendance--take classes that interest you as well--and as many as you want, just be sure that your required classes don't suffer. Don't be afraid of not graduating on-time. A five-year Bachelor's degree is no different from a four-year Bachelor's degree.

its over all a good school, becareful in the parking lots, and bring your food with you campus food it gross, ive found things in it that should not have been there

Anyone can complain about college and blame the University for their experience, but I believe that the college experience is what you make it. If you go to college determined to be involved and pursue the career of your dreams then, inevitably, that is what you are going to do. When looking for a college, I suggest creating a list of the top ten attributes that are important to your college experience, five that are necessary and five that are bonuses, and look for colleges that fit that profile. Don't exclude anything in your list, even if you think it is trivial. A college located by the ocean is just as important to some people as the financial aid package the institution offers and should be factored in when choosing a university. Once you are at school- get involved, talk to your professors, thrust yourself into activities that you love and balance then with new experiences. Forget the high school you and rediscover yourself. Don't play it safe. The more you branch out and join clubs and meet new people,the more successful you will be, not only in college, but in life.

Look at places that seem the most promising first. Let your kid decide what schools he/she likes best. Don't be set on a school jsut because you like it. Look around at other schools, explore. Check out the programs that you will be involved with right away. If you don't like the program it will save you time, especially if they don't have your intended major. Those are just some of the things that I can remember from when I applied to Hofstra. Hofstra was not even an option when I first started looking. In fact, I got an e-mail about a free application and applied right there. That's how I found out about Hofstra. a freak e-mail. So far, it has been one of the best accidents of my life. I wanted to go to a music school, in fact I was set on Berklee College of Music. Now I realize that Hofstra is the better place for me. I took my time and visited the campus and had a friend show me around with my parents. Take your time to weigh your options. And remember to be open minded!

let kids decide for themselves. parents can't live their kids' life for them-it's their decision so let them decide it