Northern Michigan University Top Questions

Whatever school you choose, do not pick one for the soul reason that it is cheap. Community College's are great, but there is nothing like the University experience. Don't over extend your financial abilities either. Try to pick a school that is a good comprimise between the two. That's why I chose Northern Michigan University. It's inexpensive enough to be practical for my family and is still a relatively large school. All in all, choose a school based on what is comfortable.

I think Parents should definitely give their child their honest opinion on colleges but should not in any way tell their child what to do or where to go, because it is the students future and decision to make. Students should choose a college based on their needs, not their parents or friends needs. Choose a college that reflects your personality and you are guaranteed to find a school that will make you successful!

My advice is to visit the campuses that you think you are interested in and get a campus tour while you are there. This gives you a real feel about what it is like to be on the campus and what the students and faculty are like. Also make sure you look for a school with classes sizes that you will be comfortable in. If you are easily distracted small class sizes are better and that's not offered at every school. Also try to find a school with extra-ciriculars that you are interested in. Extra-ciricular activites are a great way to get involved and meet new people.

Choosing a college needs to be taken seriously and considered carefuly, but students and parents should also keep in mind that nothing is permanent. While it is ideal to get it right the first try, putting too much pressure on the situation can lead to a lot more stress and anxiety than neccessary. My advice for the best shot at "getting it right the first time" is to be knowledgeable. Really take the time to think about what you want out of the next 2-4 or more years. Then start researching schools. Get to know their programs, opprotunities, and reputation both from students and professionals. I found it helpful to start by making a huge list of all the schools that appealed to me in any aspect (location, cost, degrees, sports, etc.). From there I began to narrow the list down based on more practical matters such as distance, money, and for me, running programs. Once your list is down to a manageable size, my number one suggestion is to visit!! I think the most important component of choosing a school, and ultimately the most helpful, is to see as many campuses as you can first hand. Good luck!

Take the time to go to the college and take a tour of the campus. It is really worht it. Taking the tours of the campuses was the deciding factor for me. Get a feel for the campus. Does the environment feel right to you? Ask yourself if you could see yourself there and actually enjoying yourself? When people ask me why I decided to go to Northern I don't really know how to answer them because for me it just felt right. Now that I'm going into my second year I know I made the right choice. When you make your choice and are finally there get involved. Go to your hall meeting and meet the people you'll be living next to. Join a club that interests you wheather it's something you like already or something you think you might like. College is like eighty percent school and twenty percent other. You need to be doing something with that other. This is the closest you can be to on your own but still have your parents there to help you out, so learn something, try new things and most importantly have fun. Good luck.

Finding the right college for you can be tough. In my own experience, I was looking for a smaller university, where I could feel like I was part of a community and not some lone student walking around on campus. I also looked for an extremely friendly campus, and I sure found it! A campus that keeps you busy is good, one with a lot of student organizations and ways to get involved in the community provide leadership and volunteer experiences that help towards a resume in the future. Of course, selecting a school mostly comes down to what kind of academic programs they provide, coinciding with what you are interested in studying. I would recommend going to a university over going to a community college for new students. The experience is like no other, and the independence you learn is crucial for your future. You make new friends, experience a whole new world, become an independent individual (away from mom and dad), and you get to take the reigns of your own future. University life was one of the best decisions I personally ever made, and I suggest new students to apply to a university, and have fun!

look for a college that you are happy with, as the student will have to live/work in that enviroment, also you are paying to go to that college so if you are not satisfied it is not the college for you. when on campus students should try to get involved as much as they can in various campus related activities, it helps you get to know others as well as making your college experiance more enjoyable. students should pay attention in class and know what is expected of them, this isnt highschool and professors dont nessicarily care if you do your work or not, they get payed either way, your paying them, but if you dont do your work and screw up, you are out that money. you can always take the course again, but youll pay for it, in cash.

I do not believe that the college makes the student, more that the student makes the college what it is. Yes, there needs to be a base to go off of, but the college experience is mostly made by the student.

When looking for the right college some may think to apply to only Universities that are well known, I believe that is a mistake. One can?t judge a school based on a name. I myself had never heard of Northern Michigan University until a friend mentioned it to me. I took a tour of the school and fell in love. The staff was friendly and the environment felt comfortable to me. It takes more than grades to succeed in this world. It takes motivation, persistence, individuality, and character. To achieve these you must have a good social environment that you feel comfortable with. Grades are important, but so is interaction with others. When choosing a college choose one that suits your personality, then you?re sure to make it.

Parents, personally contact the financial aid department and see how helpful they are about providing information about student loans and financial aid. It's an important process that a business that is taking so much of your money should be a good resource for for information. Students, get invovled. Don't be afraid to try several different clubs, sports, or activities and then pick one or two to be committed to. It can seem intimidating at first but making life-lasting friends comes with time and there's a lot of other people out there just like you. Be patient and put yourself out there. It'll pay off as time goes on.