The University of Texas at Arlington Top Questions

To the future college student I recommend patience, discipline, determination and a fun spirit. Many people speak of college as a place that?s hard to get through; I would like to say one thing to future students: college, as life, is what you make of it. One of the best aspects of college is that there are so many opportunities for you to express yourself, when searching for schools you must find one that has great scholastic history and one that has a wide variety of groups of your interest. Once you have found the school that?s right for you the rest is simple, pay attention in class and have fun doing what you enjoy to do, whether it be volunteering or joining an accounting society. The best words of advice I can give parents to parents is: give your child space. College offers enough pressures in school without worrying about the ones from home, if there is one thing a college student learns how to do it is to ask for help, they will do so when they need it. Though stressful, college is a great place to learn not only about academics, but life, enjoy.

Every child/student is different and you have to know yourself before you can figure out where you want to attend a college. For some the idea of a big university scares them or intimidates them. In the long run, that might be exactly what they need to learn social skills needed in the work force today. For others who are socially thriving and think they need a huge university with a large greek community to continue their education, they might be wrong. Lots of people think they need one thing when in fact, they are completely off from what they have always believed. You have to weight all the options and consider everything before picking a college or university. Most people transfer after their first year, or even semester, because they did not do this in the beginning. This tends to set back their graduation date and also mess with their GPA due to many credits being transfered. You must make the right choice in the beginning because you will pay for it in the end if you do not.

I would suggest that for students who already know what field they want to go into, they should choose their school based on how well known that particular program is. I chose UTA because I was originally a nursing student and UTA has one of the top nursing schools in Texas. To make the most of college, I suggest putting yourself out there. Attend school functions, and join organiations because that is the best way to meet people.

I think it is always best to visit the college and make a list of what you are looking for. It's important that you have the list when you go and you can weigh which college meets your desires best. This list should include you acedemic expectations, social involvement expectaions, as well as your expectations for the people on your campus and what will make you the most comfortable and have the best experience.

choose the one that best fits with your major.

I didn't really get to apply for college because I played a sport and was recruited to play at the University of Texas at Arlington. Although I wasn't offered a scholarship to play, I always knew I wanted to go to UTA even in my early years of High School, so the oppertunity seemed right. I believe that when you are deciding on which college you want to attend, you need to look at everything the campus offers. First of all, you need to see if the degree progam you are wanting to pursue is available and that the progam is valid. You need to see if the extra curricular activities are things you would be interested in and possibly be involved with. To make the most out of your college experience, don't ever be afraid to ask for help. College has so many more available resources, that High School didn't, to help you make the best of your grades and to help you succeed to the best of your abilities. Good luck as you search for the college that fits your lifestyle and needs!

Each college campus is as different as the student that attends it. My best advice to parents and/or students about finding the right college is to first visit the campus. Each college has an orientation program for those interested. As a college student myself, I knew when I walked onto campus the very first time that I belonged here. It was a feeling of comfort and home., which is VERY important when you consider the amount of time you are going to be spending there!! As for making the most of your college experience...STUDY!!! Yes, college is a time of new beginnings, securing frienships, and creating memories to last a lifetime, however the REAL reason for being here is education. Go to class, make friends there and in study groups (as opposed to late night parties)-for those friendships will last longer, pay attention and be organizaed. I know it doesn't sound too exciting or fun, but making the most out of college is essentially making the most out of yourself. Allow yourself to be educated responsibly, and you will never regret what you will be in the future

Choosing a college should be the student's decision. Parents should be supportive of whatever is going to foster the student's learning abilities. Campus visits are imperitive. A student should know what programs the different colleges are most notable for and compare that to their education & career goals. When you make your decision, the school itself will not determine your experience. The people will. Make sure you get involved and meet new people. Attend school events and join groups. But make sure you put your schoolwork first. You don't want to be the one failing all your classes.

Do not settle for a college because you think it is convenient or close to home. Research multiple colleges before making your decision. Visit their websites and read about student life and activites. Always look into scholarships that you may be eligible for and apply because by not exploring all your options you could be missing out on many opportunites.

Before choosing college one should choose his major, and this is going to be based on what he likes and what he is good at; one should never go for a major because his friend is doing it or because his parents want him to do it. Then, he should choose the university that has his major. When choosing university, one should consider what majors does this university have, the equipments and labs provided, the proffessors' level of education, security, libraries, attandance to this school, and finally the money and financial aid he will have.

Check out every little detail about a school; making sure to read the fine print. Do not leave anything out . Go so far as to even eat in the school's cafeteria. If you have the slightest question in your mind, be sure to ask more than one person who represents the school. Make sure you get the full story. Don't just go to students and counselors, but even try to hear from other faculty who teach.

Let the student make the choice. They are the ones who will live there and go to school there. If they made a bad choice, then let them learn from it.

When choosing a college, you have to look at all of the factors. Not only do you have to learn academically, you have to learn from the people around you. Look into the school's demographics when researching. Also think about the size of classes. Allow for a chance of group projects. You will learn valuable lessons from working with others. Having a social life is key to making the most the college experience. If you are miserable at your college, you will not want to stay in school. Find what makes you enjoy yourself and incorporate it into your schedule. All in all, to make the most of your college experience, research academics, social/extracurricular, class size, and even the town of the college. This will help you make the right choice.

Just look into all schools and make sure you attend teh campus...

Find out what you want to do in life and then find the school that has the best program for that degree. If your not sure then take a few tests to find out what kind of person you are.

Be sure to really look at your options. Don't go to a college because your friends go there. You want to be sure that you are going to end up somewhere you can be happy with your academics, as well as your social life. There are so many things you need to take into consideration; location, school size, campus involvement, etc. If you are unsure as to where you want to attend, then spend your first semester at a community college until you decide for sure on a four-year college you want to graduate from.

Touring the University is the most important part of choosing the right college. How highly ranked the college is isn't as important as the student liking where they will be living. Enjoying the environment you are in is what helps you survive and apply yourself during college.

Do your research and make sure you can completely afford all four years before you invest in a school. Look for internships and school sponsored jobs while in school.

To find the right college, I find it helpful to visit the college several times and to hang out with students there without your parents. This just allows you to get a feel for the college for once school really starts, so that there are no suprises.

Instead of scouring college brochures and hearing every college brag about all of it's aspects of greatness, try and do some deep research, such as going to the college's website and browsing through the directories. Look up anything from student organizations to see what type of students generally attend the school, even as far as looking up for the student's major related course syllabi. This can give a closer look at what really goes on in a university instead of simply what the school boasts to get people to attend. Although it isn't always and act of pure dishonesty, universities have a tendency to magnify their strengths and try not to mention their weaknesses. However, even if a student ends up going to a third or fourth choice college due to acceptance, financial issues, etc. keep in mind that no college is flat out "bad". Most any university will have extensive opprotunities for all majors it offers.