Northeastern University Top Questions

Finding a college which will allow you to find a good job, and not just have a "typical college experience", will actually make your experience in college better. You will realize 4 years in that you have accomplished something great for yourself and you could have a job lined up, while all your friends are just starting to sort out what they want to do.

When deciding on which college to attend, it is important to find a school that successfully graduates students with real-world experience and leadership skills. Therefore, my advice is to talk to students, in depth, when touring campuses and ask them if they believe that their university will properly prepare them with the confidence required to succeed after graduation. A student must be able to feel comfortable in his or her surroundings in order to grow, ask questions, help educate others, and aquire invaluable confidence. Most importantly, one should never be afraid to ask questions about anything concerning one's future: a question unasked is a question unanswered.

Be financially prepared to come here. Also, make sure you are sure of your major, because if you change later, it can take a long time and a lot of money to change. Remember that everyone is in the same boat freshman year, noone knows anyone else either. Be nice, social, and have a balance between classwork and play.

Look at every school you're interested in. Weigh your options!

I would advise parents and students to make sure they find an institution that is a good fit for the student. Also, I recommend that the student do more of the researching and decision-making than the parent. Making sure that the final decision stays true to the student's desires is most important for a student to really enjoy the college they attend. Also, when in college, it is important to maintain some degree of independence from one's parents. This helps students develop into stronger people that they may not have otherwise become.

Take your time to visit school. If you don't like where you are, then you're not going to get the best experience out of college. Find colleges that suits your needs and don't be discourage if you don't get into your top choice. In the end, the curriculums are pretty much the same at liberal arts schools. Take every opportunity that life and school throws at you and never waste a minute. Learn to make friends and keep friendships and definitely get to know professors. They are wise and will help you out in the long run. Participate in internships. All that experience will gain you a better position later in life. Learn from those who have gone before you. Visit alumni and ask them questions about their experiences.

The best advice I could give a student is to follow their hearts. Similarly, I would encourage parents to actively support their children in whatever decision they make. In high school, I always felt pressured to attend a school where I would be able to play a varsity sport. I applied mainly to state schools, as they are more often athletic-oriented. I always knew, however, that a state school just wasn't right for me. I decided to come to Northeastern at the last second, and I can honestly say that I have never been more satisfied with any decision I have made. It helped me immensly that my parents were supportive of this decision. Although I am only a sophomore, I know that my years as a Northeastern student will essentially define me for the rest of my life. I am currently a tour guide here at Northeastern. I work a few times a week and provide campus tours to small groups of interested parents and students. I feel like this is the best way that I can share my love for my school and encourage students to make the deicision that best suits them.

Do not let your financial status hold you back from attending a college or university that you are passionate about. You can not put a price tag on the priceless experience you are about to embark on.

Funds for a college education can be found through many sources. Therefore, when making a decision about college, consider first the major you will to take and the salary you can expect upon graduation along with the sureness with which you take up this subject of study. There are no absolutes in life so consider these variables with relation to each other and aim for the most balance. If your goal in life is a bit fuzzy, consider going to a community college and trying different classes out to find what fits best with your life before enrolling in an expensive, though reputable, school.

College is what you make of it. It is the one time in life where you will experience the most lessons life has to offer you in such a short period of time. You will make mistakes with money, grades, lovers, friends and family, but mistakes in college are rarely permanent. Sometimes you will feel confident in your choice of school and love your life there, other times you will regret every choice you've made thus far and want to start collecting transfer applications. Stick it out, and things will most likely get better. But college is about experience, not regret. So take the plunge, enjoy the ride, and don't be afraid to give anything you want to do the old college try.