Suffolk University Top Questions

always check online for scholarship choices and always visit your campus. when applying, always have a backup school. don't underestimate the school's ability to reject you.

I would tell potential college students and there parents to explore all options before making a decison. Be sure to plan first for your finances and then location and quality. The most important thing is to listen to each other, I now I wish I had taken my parents opinions into consideration a lot more when I made my choice; at the same time I wish they hadn't pushed me toward a major I knew I didn't really have intest in. The whole process is a learning experience, not only in the education you will recieve at your new school but in how you arrive there, how you make it though, who you associate with, and where you focus your energy. Keep a balance between social life and school work and appreciate that you get to be in college when many are not and you'll get the very most out of those years.

Be honest with yourself and your parents. Remember that YOU are the one who will have to sit through classes and walk around campus every day, not Mom and Dad. I suggest that you take a piece of paper and list (and do be honest) every hobby that you want to keep up with in college. If you go on a tour of a school and you can't continue with most of your choices on that list, then maybe that school isn't the best place for you to be. If you know that you would rather be partying than studying, try and find a school that has more of a 'work' atmosphere. College is really important today, and because of its competitive nature it can be easy to just shrug it off and quit. Stick with your classes, and try to attend as much as possible. Just because attendance isn't mandatory doesn't mean that your professors don't take notice of your absence. Above all, remember this: Don't sweat it. Although it seems like a very difficult and life altering choice now, there is always tomorrow. Know that it is okay to transfer schools later.

I advise everyone to look for schools that fit them personally. There is a lot of pressure over attending the right campus but that won't happen unless the person attends a school that fits them and is able to provide them with the things that they need most. It is not neccessary to listen to where friends are going, but instead, one should really shop around and find that school that they believe will provide them with a home away from home.

I would ask them to find out the student to teacher ratio. That is important because some students only do well in a small school environment. I would ask them to ask about the school learning center, because there will always be a course that a student need s extra help in. Find out if they have a career center, job fairs to aid student while in school and after graduation find a job. I would also ask them to see what extra curricular activities that the school offer, it can be from diverse culture groups to major groups this allows students to bound with other students and make new friends. I would also find out if they have study abroad programs. this causes the students to open their eyes to new cultures. I would ask then to check out the schools program for their major and assure that , that school is the best school to advance their career and that the right resources and courses are there.

I would tell students to visit the college over night if they know someone who attends there so that people get the real feel for it. Parents should also look at financial aid a little more closely. If the student gets into the college make sure there is great availability to on campus houseing.

I would advise to look into the college housing. Make sure you know the college repuation. Make sure they have all the classes you want to take. Make sure that the students are wanting to learn and not doing it because their parents want them to or else you'll end up attending a college that is over priced and end up with rich kids doing nothing in class which makes the teachers have to follow their direction and make the classes easier because high school wasn't hard enough and noone learned anything.

Boston is a city full of innovation and possibilities. Educational, personal and professional opportunities are here for the taking. A cosmopolitan city, Boston has a rich cultural and ethnic mix. Its diversity is part of its strength. Boston has a solid economy led by a thriving business and financial sector. For Suffolk students, it means they?re part of the life of the city. Step out the door of any campus building and you meet a bustling Boston street. The State House, Boston Common, Public Garden, Quincy Market, and the Financial District are all within walking distance. But there?s more to Suffolk?s setting than city landmarks. When you?re on our campus, you?ll know it. There might not be a tree-lined quad, but there is a strong sense of community and vitality. there?s always a lot of activity on campus. Suffolk students don?t hide behind campus gates and dorm room walls. Whether it?s through internships, community service or working at local businesses, in learning and in action, they are empowered to interact with the city around them.

Apply for as many scholarships as possible. Take loans out only as needed/necessary and move out of your parents house only if absolutly necessary!!!! COLLEGE IS EXPENSIVE SAVE YOUR AS WELL AS YOUR PARENTS MONEY AND FRUSTRATION! Keep an open mind with EVERY person you meet; race, religion, nationality, political views etc etc; this person can not only influence the person you are, but also become one of your best friends. Take advantage of any and as many internships as possible; the more experience you have, the more likely you will know exactly what kind of career you would like to pursue. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE! A mind does NOT always work well under pressure. Your social life is always very important but your academics and professional experience will open the doors to your dreams.. Respect, organization and balance are key to having a successful and meaningful college experience.

The location is everything. You must amke sure you are comfortable with the enviorment you are being thrown into. Entering college is stressful enough thereofore, you want to pick a college or university that fits your lifestyle or one that you can easliy adapot to. Classroom sizes are also very important to the academic side of school. Some lecture halls have between 60-500 students in them. I personally want to be reconized as an indivdual rather then a minor part to a major whole.