The University of Texas at Austin Top Questions

In college, you will find your true self. No matter where you choose to go, you will be able to be the person you truly want to become from your heart. Some people think they want a big school, some want a small school, but in the end, the truth always procurres from the heart and the decision is made. In the end, you don't choose your college, it chooses you.

Visit the college before applying. Talk to other students who go to the school. Stay overight. Sit in on a class.

I would say to make sure you like the weather, are ready for a large workload.

Let your child follow his heart. You may want your him/her to attend the college/university you attended because it was right for you, but remember, it may not be the right place for him/her. Every school has a different spirit and atmosphere to it. Go for school visits with your child and talk about both of your likes and dislikes about the campus, academics and social life. From there, make an intelligent decision. College is supposed to be the best years of your life, you don't want your child to resent that they weren't.

Finding the right college is not as big of a deal as it initially seems. Chances are, you're going to love wherever you end up. There are lots of differences in the social climates of schools, and that is definitely worth investigating before picking somewhere to attend. Visiting campuses is a great way to get a feel for what going there might be like. As for making the most of the experience, classes are important, but so is having fun and getting involved in activities you enjoy. I have learned more about life in general from the people I've met in my extra-curricular activities and my on-campus job than I probably ever will in class. Don't get me wrong, class is important and it will teach you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful for your major, but don't discount the difference it makes to meet new people and learn from them as well.

Don't be afraid to challenge yourself. Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. Make friends with as many different types of people as possible. Keep an open mind (about courses, your professors, and your career).

Know what you want from a university. Make a list of everything important in your life and then imagine what else you would be interested in. Find that university that best suits your needs and is the right distance from home. When you arrive, be sure to try new things, and if you do not like that experience or that type of food, at least you tried it and you have a story to tell your new friends. When you get to class, introduce yourself to everyone around you and be sure you get two classmate's contact information for future use when you either have to miss class or have a pending question about what was discussed in class. Read your textbook becuase the professor wanted you to buy it for a reason and prepare for every class as though there will be a pop quiz. Mainly, don't forget that you are young, so have fun, go on dates, don't forget about the gym, make life-long friends. Do not be afraid to do something alone because you will miss many great opportunities. Once you find that perfect college, enjoy life and be thankful for it.

Finding the college that fits your needs is the most important factor when you're considering where to go. What you do with your time in college will define the rest of your life. The university you pick should make you feel at home and offer programs that can help you reach academic success. College is not only 4 of the most important times of you life, but 4 of the best years of your life! No matter what college you choose, it is vital to get involved. Any University in this country offers excellent extracurricular activities that span many interests. Getting involed will help you make lifelong friends that can help you through your college years. My college, The University of Texas, offers a variety of clubs and teams for students to get involved in. I am glad I chose UT because of all the options I have here as a student. Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you can make in your life. Above everything else, make sure your college makes you feel at home!

In my opinion, when looking for the right college, it is quite important that one finds the college that is a proper match. The prospective college student should look into colleges that fit the location they are looking for. Likewise, students should look at colleges that are in the size range that they are shooting for. Students should look at colleges that have strong academic reputations in the field of study they are interested in studying in college. Of course, students and their parents have to take the financial aspect into account. It is best to find the school that fits the student and their familiy's budget. Once the student has thoroughly gone through all the odds and ends of the various aspects of selecting a college, the student should have a working list of schools that properly fit the criteria the student researched. If possible, the student and their family should take campus tours of the schools that made the student's final list. After doing this, the student should have a fairly good ideas of which school most fits their needs and wants. The student should then begin working on getting into the school they chose.

Students: 1) Take a chill pill. Talk to everyone. Be friendly. 2) Live on-campus your first year. Going pot-luck is not nearly as scary as everyone tells you. Chances are, you'll met lots of fun people and make friends for life. 3) Do your own laundry the summer before you leave. This will be a much easier transition. 4) During the first couple of weeks, pay attention! To everything. This is when clubs advertise, things are explained [with patience] & free food is offered. Take handouts, join clubs, listen to advice & always get your share of free food. 5) Being grown up isn't have as fun as growing up. Have fun. Parents: 1) Let your child live. You've had them under your wing for 18 solid years. Don't be annoying. Have them call/email you first. It's better for them. It allows them to be independent. 2) Send them mail. Dumb things clipped from the newspaper, encouraging sticky notes, packages with a scarf for the winter. It is always a day-brightener whether they let on or not. Having something in the mailbox [besides junk or bills] is one of the absolute coolest things.