Johnson & Wales University-Providence Top Questions

I advise students and parents to look into many schools and decide which one is the best. You should make sure that it is definitely the school that is right for you and put a lot of thought into your future before making any decisions.

To find the right college for you, you should focus on who you are and what you feel will help you develop as an individual. For most people, that means finding a program that will help you enter into a career that fulfills some sort of desire... a desire to learn, to make money, to help others, to leave a lasting imprint on the world. The right college should offer programs that will enable you to excell in your career once you graduate. The right college will also offer extracurricular activities that intrest you and allow you to have fun while developing various skills and allowing you to network with many different people. To make the most of your college experience, you should apply yourself, first and foremost, to your academics. Paying for college is only worthwhile if you graduate! Then, find a few activities that you enjoy, and commit to them. Extracurricular activities look great on resumes, and committing to them for more than a semester makes it look even better. Finally, to make the most of your college experience, make new friends, but never lose sight of the old! Have fun and try something new every day!

I would tell parents to get really involved in the college choosing process. It means a lot to your child that you show that you care. I would tell students to ask questions when they go for a tour, even if you think it might be a dumb question. You should know everything about the college you choose to attend. Also, once you're in school, go out there and meet as many people as possible. I truly believe that the people you meet in college are your best friends for life.

For a student, you really need to visualize yourself at that school. Could you see yourself going to class, parties and sporting events there? For a parent, you simply need to be supportive regardless of how you feel about the situation. Being supportive allows your child be happy with their choice and not feel guilty for it.

Parents and students should do a variety of things before chosing the right college or university. This would include visting other schools, going to other states, and viewing other courses, but most importantly, the student must feel like they belong. I believe it is important for the student to spend a day or two at each school so that they may become accustomed to how the school would feel to them. They must think of the actities that interest them, as well as the opportunities that may arise for them in the area. I would also recommend checking out fraternities and sororities. These organizations are what makes your college experience more valuable and memorable, as the experiences you may have with them could never be experienced anywhere else in your lifetime.

Do your research! If students know what kind of feild they want to enter, it helps narrow down the college search immensly. Visiting schools is always a good idea, however, virtual tours are available online. It is important for parents to be supportive but also proactive in their childrens decisions. For both parents and students, it is a good idea to get involved with whatever it is that is available. Volunteering and community service are big deals at colleges and universities now a days and can even be fun! Don't be afraid to ask questions in order to make sure that you are recieving all that you can from each specific college. It is also important to remeber that everyone else is anxious and nervous too, so don't be afraid to talk to anyone. Most importantly though, have fun!

Make sure you take all aspects into consideration before you settle on a school. You may love the school and the campus but the surrounding town may not be right for you and ruin your college experience.

Make sure it's exactly what you want to get out of a schhol to succed in life. no matter the cost. thereis always a way. money is worth the scarifice for a good education.

Don't wait to go to college, most college tuition is going up, so if you wait to go to college you might be paying more later then you would now. Also make sure the college you do pick is the right one for you. Does it meet the needs of what you want to learn and if not what qualifications does it have that you might want to attend it. Pick a college that you can refer back to after you graduate, for financial need in paying off your loans if you have any, or getting a job in the field you studied. Also make the most of your college experience, go out and explore, get to know the "real world" because sooner or later you'll be joining it.

Dont go to a college because of fun and partying go because you want to learn and make it in life .its a saying that you can read the book by its cover what will your cover tell a person. if i can do one thing in life i want to have a career not just a just just choose the best school for you.

Parents and students need to know ahead of time what they are looking for in a college before they set out in search of the perfect college. They need to be looking for the academics, social life, resources the college possesses, and the area the college is in. The academics aspect of the college may be to some parents the most important aspect. Is this college dedicated to giving the students the best possible education they could receive? Are they focused on teaching the material the students while need in order to be successful in their careers. These questions ar eall important in selecting the perfect college. The social aspect is the most important to the students. In order to feel comfortable in college, students need to know they will be able to fit in at college and have fun. in order to succeed. Does the college have the resources and the money to fund things necessary for the kids to do the work and research that is required. Finally, is college city acceptable to the students? Is it safe at night? is there a lot to do? These things fit into the social requirement too.

Ask as many students that are not officially related with any department within the school their honest opinion about the school. Parents: remember the things that mattered to you when you were in college and ask those students for their opinions. Students: ask those students about your expectations, your worries, hopes, and anything you really want to know from those students. Don't ask the orientation leaders, resident assistants, admissions, or any other department, even if they do employ students and that's who you happen to have available to you. Search for those students that are not affiliated with those departments and ask them for their honest opinion. They will more likely to give you their true opinion other than those who have jobs with those departments.

Go with your first instinct, if its what you want originally, chances are you are right, and make the most out of your experience, I will graduate in May 2009, and I feel like I moved into my first dorm yesterday.

Thoroughly check out all of your choices and make sure you make a good choice. Parents, remember that this is your childrens future and while you should always guide them, allow them to make their own path.

I would say to find a college that is diverse and is known for the desired career choice that you would like to persue. Also, get involved with campus activities so that you can make friends and establish networking opportunities.

When considering colleges, you need to think about whether you know exactly what you want to study. If you have no idea what you would like to study, attending a two year community college would be your best bet. This way, you are gaining the credits you would at any majoy university, but spending less money and in the process, figuring out what exactly it is you want to study. Once you have recieved your Associates Degree, you will have matured a little more and hopefully have a clearer picture of what it is you want for your life. On the other hand, if you know exactly what you want to study, search out colleges that offer your intended major. Research the school, find out what their extra curricular activties are, class size, things that are important to you in your education. If there is more than one school you like, consider the location and the kind of people that live there. In the end, you need to make the best decision for your future and your pocket. Choosing the right college is a hard decision, but with careful planning and considertion, the decision will be made that much easier.

An incoming student should know from the first initial visit whether a school is right for them or not. Do not get wrapped up in the name or reputation of a school, but focus on what the student wants in a school. Don't go to a school just for bragging rights, but for one that will allow you to live your best life and excel in areas that you want to focus on.

TOUR THE COLLEGE! DOn't rush headlong into anything without exploring your options.

Pemium dorms only, max meal plan, bring a car for convience of getting around the city and leaving the city to go to cheaper groc. stores exct

One huge aspect about choosing a college is the social atmosphere. Yes, the academic part of choosing a college is the most important, but many people tend to absorb every word the college says about the surrounding area without experiencing the actual environment for themselves. Any college can say that they are located in a 'small, perfect city with friendly people', only to have their students get in fights and mugged on the streets. People should take the time to personally visit any college they choose, and spend at least a few days in the area, getting to know the area and decide if it's the place for them.