Stonehill College Top Questions

As one of Stonehill College's Student Ambassadors, better known as tour guides, I know how rehearsed the facts and statistics of a campus tour can sound, especially to those prospective students who are like me and went on approximately twenty college tours. So how do you differentiate between this information and find the perfect fit for you? First, ask questions of yourself! When on campus tours, can you visualize yourself going to that school? Being friends with the people you see around the campus? Be informed! Do they offer the major you are interested in? What careers do alumni in your field hold? Does the school have the clubs and activities you are looking for? All of these questions are important, but most important is knowing your personal priorities and making sure your potential pick satisfies these. Once you have been accepted, there are numerous ways to make the most out of your four short years at school. Go in with an open mind, be ready to meet new people, and get involved. Involvement will lead to new friends with similar interests and better time managment skills. My final hint? Don?t blink - it goes by fast!

Good luck, and apply early.

In order to find the best college for you, you need to first think about what you are looking for big or small, city or suburbs. From there you have to visit as many schools as possible to get a better idea of what you look for in a college. Once you move into campus in the Fall you MUST be outgoing. You can't wait for people to come up to you, you need to make the effort. Make sure to get involved with clubs, sports etc. You should also get to know your teachers well and make sure they get to know you well. You are going to need letters of recommendations and you need to have a professor that will write one for you. Lastly, always be positive, no one wants to be friends with someone who is always negative and complaining. If the school you chose isn't for you, transfer, it isn't the end of the world.

In order to pick the right college, students must take a tour of potential schools. Tours allow prospective students to get a feel for the atmosphere and community of a college. Research is also an important factor in picking the right college. One should compile a list of schools that are geared toward their interests. Students need to research a school's size, majors, setting (urban or rural), and other unique distinctions. This will allow one to make a decision about which schools to visit and send an aplication. To make the most of one's college experience, one must get involved within the community. Students can do this by joining new clubs and activities. This also allows students to meet new friends and boost their resumes. Intramural sports are another way to find new friends and stay in shape at the same time. Therefore, become involved on campus and be open to new experiences in order to make the most of your college years.

I say just visit the campus and really think to yourself, "Is this a good fit for me?"

Definitely visit schools before even applying to them. Make sure that you like the school before sending in the application. After receiving acceptances, revisit the schools. When at college, GET INVOLVED!!! Join clubs, teams, intramural sports, anything and everything. Every school with have something that you are interested in. Make sure that you have fun with everything you do, even schoolwork.