Misericordia University Top Questions

You'll know when you have found the right one!

Go to the campus, if you walk on the campus and something clicks....you have the right place. Find the place that when you walk on the campus something in sides says this is where i am ment to be, not place else will ever feel so good. Welcome to the college search its fun and you may even learn something about yourself, which is always fun!

let the student make the choice, because they have to do the work and they have to like what they are going to be doing .It's for there future.

Find a college that you're the happiest with, don't think too much into and don't count out schools that aren't really you top pick. You can find a good school anywhere but you'll be happiest if you know what you're getting yourself into before hand.

In choosing a college, make sure you learn as much about your major's curriculum and requirements as possible. Being caught off guard can make for a very stressful semester. It would also be very helpful to find out the costs that most students of your major have to pay from their pocket for requirements. Knowing how you are going to have to balance entertainment costs with academic fees is very important, and will likely influence your work study or off campus job questions. Also, don't be afraid to talk to the coach of a sport you play, even if you aren't sure you want to play. You never know what you may find out, and generally, youre team becomes like your family on campus! It's always nice to know that you have a group of people you can count on. The most important thing, is to make sure you are comfortable. You have to love it!

Explore different options, and expose your child(ren) to a variety of campuses, don't focus on just one, give them the chance to see everything they want. The college you choose should be somewhere you're comfortable with and enjoy attending.

Make sure the financial aide program increases yearly and due to the performance of your child. Many schools are not truthful and if you are struggling financially you need them to be.

My advise to anyone looking for the right college is to first of all start early so that you have enough time to really figure out what you want. A balance between sole deadication to a college desicion and slacking off till late enrollment dates is important. Take a second to enjoy the momment you are in and then keep moving forward. Next it is essential to listen to advise and use resources that are available to make informed decisions. However it is vital to make your own decision in the end. Advice on making the most of a college experience is simple. Do something you are love and try something new.

One of the biggest pieces of advice I have for those on the college search is to know yourself and what you want to get out of your life. This will play a huge role as you search for schools. Location should be a major factor in narrowing down your school, whether it be distance from home or the proximity to local services, shopping and attractions. Also consider class size, would you like to be just a number or have a personal relationship with a professor? Reseach the activities, organizations and sports that schools have to offer, this will give you a clue into how involved you can get. Lastly, look at the job placement as wells as internships and hands on experience the school offers for your major to insure your chances putting your education to good use once you graduate. To find the right school for you make sure the school offers what you hope to get out of your college experience and succeed in the future, after all you will spend several years there so make sure you will be happy!

I would say that you should really see the college more than once and especially when school is in session. That will give you a better idea of what to expect. Staying overnight is another great way to find out about what students do at night and what types of things there are to do besides school work and studying. Testing out the food is another good option to make sure that they really are accomodating for those that may be vegetarians or have food allergies. College is a big decision and by taking time to make sure that you've picked the right school you need to make sure that it has everything you want to offer. Sacrifices are key and no one finds the perfect school. If you hate it then at least stay for a year to truly find out if anything can change, if not then try again but I would definately recommend for students that don't know what they want to do is to go to a community college in order to save money and start taking core classes. Good luck and take chances you never know if that program is right for you.