Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Top Questions

the best advice i can give parents or students when choosing a school that is best for them, is to follow your heart, and your first instinct. always go with the school that you feel matches what you are looking for. when you are visiting the schools don't just listen to the tour guides or the people who are being paid to show you how wonderful their school/university is. walk away from the tour or visit back at a different time and ask students who are not being paid to tell you wonderful things. get the truth and opinions from outsiders. that is when you will get the honest answers you are looking for.

My advice would to parents and/or students would be to be proactive in their search for the right school, go to open houses, take tours, sit in on classes, meet some of the students and faculty. Shop around and actually go and emerse yourself into the campus atmosphere, see if it really makes you feel "at home". This is the place where your going to spend alot of money and even more time so you want to make sure you familiarize yourself with the campus and all it has to offer. My advise for making the most of the college experience, is to get involved. Join a club or pick something that your passionate about and get involved with it. Not only are clubs and organizations a great way to gain knowledge and experience, but they are a great way to network. In addition, you will be more sucessful and have a more enjoyable experience if you feel connected to your school. Also I would advise that the student take advantage of all the materials, support, programs, and other available resources while attending college.

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Go to a college that offers what you want. Go somewhere that offers lots of clubs and activities to stay active in. Also don't be shy in going out and joining these clubs. It will keep you active at school, give you a break from studying, and allow you to meet more people then you could ever imagine! Make sure the school you choose is somewhere where you feel safe. Also make sure that you like the school, like when you go to the school for a tour, make sure it is a place you can see yourself going.

I would advise student and parents to take a tour of the college and stop some students as they walk arround and ask them about the College. Most students are going to be honest about what they think about their college. Go talk with the Campus events office to see if the school has things that you are interested in getting involved in on campus. Meeting new people is such a blessing and you keep the friends you make for life, and is great on a resume. Know that you like the school before you attend, but dont worry if its not the school for you, you can always transfure and not knowing what you want to do right away isnt a bad thing. take a mix of classes you are interested in the 1st year and see what the school has for you. Dont get too stressed out, there are always people who can help.

When looking for a college, students should outline what are the most important things to them. For instance, when I was considering a school, I wanted a school that was close to home, had a marching band, and had smaller sized classes. With these key pieces of importance in mind, it can allow students to go into a university knowing what they want to get out of it and knowing whether or not that school will be able to accomidate them to be the best that it can be.

For students, when it comes to picking a school you need to think about you and no one else. Go visit the campus, talk to current students and facutly, see what it has to offer for you, and look at the community that the college is in. College will be the best four years of your life and you want to make sure that you are comfortable in the environment and will get the most out of your college experience. Parents, this decision is up to your kids. Yes, they might need your help with funding, but there are plenty of scholarships, grants, and loans that the student can apply for. This is where they will be for four years, not you. You may think you know what is best for them, but only they know. Furture college students, good luck in the search!

The most important part about finding a college is to follow your heart and believe in yourself. It shouldnt matter how far or how close to home you are. When you visit your school (which you should), you will know. Theres a feeling you get when you find the right school. It is like your home, a comfort that you feel and an ease in your heart. Nothing is too hard if you have the right drive and the right motivation. As far as the college experience the most important thing to me is to stay true to yourself. Dont let other people change you who you were. We all grow into different people but never let other people grow for you. Get involved in everything you can too. It makes college so much more fun and the opportunites to meet great people multiply. And this could be the most important, believe in yourself because if you dont have that you dont really have much of anything.

Put your school work first, study hard, and be willing to make mistakes and fix them.

First i think parents/students need to decide what their going to want to major in. If they do not know this does not apply of course. After deciding that look at schools that have a good reputation for your major. Then i would look into where it is and how big the campus is and determine by your own standards what fits you and your lifestyle best. I also would reccomend visiting the college. Once you have decided what college you want to go to and get accepted, although its not the best go to the summer programs its a great chance to meet new people, make friends and mostly understand what your goals and objectives will be for the year. I also personally reccomend staying in the dorms at your school. Although yes, they may be small and it might not be something you want to do, it is a great experience to meet people and stay connected with your school. Mostly remember everyone is in the same position as you so be open to new people and new experiences its worth your time.