The University of Montana Top Questions

pick a major and then pick a school.

The best advice I can give anyone looking into college is to get to know the financial option as well as you possibly can. Hound the financial aide office and make sure you know every possible option available to you or your child. I made this mistake and ended up paying out of state tuition when I could have been paying in-state tuition fees. Also, spend some time in the area where you might go to school. You're gonna be spending a lot of time there and you want to make sure it has all of the amenities you need. A short weekend long trip or one day visit won't cut it. Spend several days to a week (at least) in the area and get a feel for the community. Lastly, before jumping into a 4-year university, try getting some of your general education classes out of the way at a community college. Now I know it's not as prestigious as going straight to the 4-year but it saves money and helps you narrow done what you really want to do with your life. This way you can make the most of you experience.

Do your research. Don't jump into any decisions. Decide what is important to you and then find the school that will match that. Think not only about the eduction standards and class sizes but also the environment that the campus is located in and the feel of campus as well. It is always a good idea to visit the campus before you commit if you can and to do it when school is in session so you can get a real feel for the campus environment.

My advice would be, to be up for change. College is different than highschool and living at home. It may seem scary at first, but it is definitely worth trying. The right place may not seem like the right place at first, but the longer you are there the more it grows on you. It then becomes a part of you, a self-discovery. Picking a college should be done with caution also. A college may be known for partying but if you don't accept that into your life (like I don't), then it is easy to keep from that type of lifestyle. Picking a college that is close to home is also helpful in times when you are homesick. You would be able to travel home on the weekends while adjusting to this new point in your life. Waiting a year is not a bad idea in certain cases either. Doing this helps a person make sure that college is the next step they want to take in their journey of life. Overall, just be up for and try new things out. When you look back on it, you will know that it was worth it!

Before even starting to look at colleges, let the student honestly list what are the most important aspects to them. Parents and advisors can offer support and advice, but the student will be the one attending, so it's important they look at what really matters. Use that list to narrow down the list as you begin your search, then weigh the pros and cons of each of the schools to find which ones you want to apply for. It's good to be realistic, but make sure you still keep your dream schools in the pile. Whether you end up in your top choice or backup school, make the most of it. You aren't paying to be there just to be told what books to read and what facts. to memorize Take advantage of everything your college offers. Talk to your advisors and professors, the best resources any school has. Don't be afraid to get involved and try new things, but always remember why you're there.

The main thing for me was finding a college that was not expensive, but still offered a large selection of programs. Look on the colleges website and view what programs they offer. See what award and honors the college has recieved. This can help you see what the education is like. This is where you are going to be living so make sure it is somewhere you want to be. Look into the local community. Do you want to live in a big city or a smaller town? In the mountains or by the beach? Warm all year round or can you live with having winter? These are imortant questions to ask. Make sure you check out any and all scholarships that are available through the school and apply for as many as possible. Make sure to fill out FAFSA because it is free money and It has saved me!!

Just find a place that will make you happy, if you dont it can really through off, even ruin your college experience.

I would recommend vistiting your potential prospects and asking students or people who live in the town how they feel about programs, professors, housing, public transportation, how the people are and how strenuous the workloads get. It is best to have an idea of the programs offered so if your undecided you can explore a range of programs until you find one that interests you. It would be a good idea to also find out if the University is one that is willing to lend a hand when needed to answer one of the twenty million questions or problems that can come up with attending a University. Making the most of a college experiance mostly depends on the attitude you go into it with, colleges offer a lot of variety and changes so its up to you to get involved and live it up as much as you can for few years you got. Keeping up on your work and knowing when you can relax is also crucial. Being open and friendly is always a good life choice as it will get you involved with people that can change your life and make memories that you will never forget.

You're going to hear how important college is from every mouth in education, but what's really important to realize is that who you surround yourself with changes how you feel and what you can accomplish while in college. In or out of school, you're leaving everything you've known and constructing yourself anew. For me, that meant attempting to actualize an idealized self IYou're going to hear how important college is from every mouth in education, but what's really important to realize is that who you surround yourself with changes how you feel and what you can accomplish while in college. In or out of school, you're leaving everything you've known and constructing yourself anew. For me, that meant attempting to actualize an idealized self I?d created growing up. When I got to college, interacting with a new caliber of people altered my idealized self, distant fantasy becoming more real each day I met and followed the guidance of others doing what I had dreamed for myself. Seeking out people with passion for what they do and keeping track of who I want to be while remaining flexible enough to re-assess my goals gives me the perspective to feel confident in the direction of my life. College is the place you are most encouraged to construct a new self separate from childhood. Once you're out, you will be expected to know who you are and settle into a steady lifestyle. So try college. Use those living your dreams as reference for your own blueprint. Pursue greatness.

Its so easy getting situated and meeting people on campus...my biggest fear was that i was going to be friendless. Not the case, college is turning out to be a great experience!