Marquette University Top Questions

Visit the college if at all possible before deciding. Once a decision is made, relax and be yourself. Parents should relax too because your child is now in college and well on their way to being an adult. This is not to say that the kids should not still repect you, but giving them a little more space won't hurt.

Be sure to visit the school and spend the night with a student in order to get the real feel of the atmosphere of the classes, the dorms, and campus living, because that is where the student will be spending the majority of their time, also make sure that you like the study areas on campus because truly that is what the you as a student are their to do, get a four year degree and studying is a large part of that. College is suppose to be a fun experience, but along with the fun comes a lot of responsibility, so be sure that you are ready to go where ever you go, whether it is five minutes from home or 10 hours be sure it is the right fit. Also, once you get to college get involved in something either a sport (varsity, club, or intermueral), a club, a sorority/fraternity, or a musical/drama group you will make friends fast by joining and staying involved in a group.

To find the right college, students have to seriously consider what the most important traits in their ideal college are; that way, they can quickly reject any colleges that don't meet these criteria. Once they've narrowed down their options, they can start to consider other, less important factors in reaching their final decision. If the student has truly thought long and hard about what they want their college to be like, then they should have no problem finding three to five colleges that match what they're looking for. Once students are at college, they have to realize that although having fun is healthy, keeping their grades up is still highly important. Yes, that means they might have to stay inside studying some nights instead of going out with friends, but building self-discipline early will pay off later, as classes get harder and more intense. Of course, they shouldn't stay in their room studying all the time; making good friends and having a good time in college is important too. If you make the right friends you'll have valuable job connections at best, and at worst you'll still have a great circle of friends

I believe that there are many aspects important in choosing the right college. Size of the school, distance from home, activities of interest offered, and how academic oriented the school is all are very important. From experience as a transfer student I have been able to see first hand how schools compare. I spend my first year 7 hours away from home at a large university where the social life was based on drinking and being involved in greek life. Academics came second at the univeristy, which was the opposite of what I was looking for. I now go to a university of only 7,000 undergrad students where school work comes first along with community service and I am only an hour and a half away from home. It is important to think about all of these aspects and make a list of what is important for you to have in your college experience and what you don't want to be a part of your experience. Visit all of the schools you are interested and ask any questions you may have. Parents, my advice to you is just to support your child's decision.

Parents, allow your students to make the decision on their own without too much of your input if possible. Even if you think they aren't making the right decision it is better for them to make the decision and learn from it then to make it based on information other than what they feel will be best for them Students, when you get to the school of your choice GET INVOLVED! Join at least 1 club, intramural sport team or something. Getting involved is the best way to meet people especially if you're going to a school where you will know no one at first. Expand your horizons right off the bat and you will be surprised how many people you will meet within your first few weeks.

Research is key when finding a college. Make sure it will fulfill your academic and social needs. If you aren?t able to pay tuition, search for grants in a timely manner. I would tell parents to encourage student to go out of state or live on campus.

My advice to you is to go with your instincts. No matter the cost, no matter the city, no matter the size. Where you feel at home, and where you feel you can develop into your best self is where you should go. The financial aid is out there, and you just need to look for it. I believe in the phase, "Do what you love, and the money will come," and that you can apply that to your college choice. You could even say, "Go where you love, and somehow you will be able to pay for it!" I know choosing a college is a serious decision because, in fact, you are shaping your future. However, the most incredible part about the process is the unknown. There is nothing more exciting then the wonder of the next four years. You will change tremendously, and that is the fun part! No matter what school you choose, you will have an opportunity to make it your own, a place you are proud to call home. Go into this choice with an open-mind and eager heart and you will not be disappointed.

My advice to give to a student searching for the best college match would be, do not believe everything you hear from colleges. Every single one is going to tell you their strengths to sound the best. Make sure you do some research on the school, go for visits to the campus, and speak to both current students and educators at the institution. Once you figure out the school that is best suits both your desired future occupation and your personality, then worry about financing it through both student loans and apply for lots of scholarships. The two best pieces of advice I can give for making the most of one's college experience are very simple. First, get involved with something you enjoy. You will not only learn more about yourself and remain busy but you will also meet peers and make friends very easily because you share common ground. Getting involved is also a great way to network and earn leadership positions which are very important for your job in the future. And my second word of advice is to step out of your comfort zone and try something you never thought you would...You may love it!

Do not be afraid of trying something new and different. There are many colleges that you have in mind before you acutally apply to them. Marquette University was not my first choice, but now I realize that it was the best choice that I could have made in my life. I absoulutely love it! Just follow what you think is right.

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