The University of Texas at Austin Top Questions

talk with other students on campus about their lives: social and academic.

Definitely pick a college based on academics but also on the student life. Don't get unnerved by a large university; it's actually quite fun. While you're in college, definitely study hard and stay on top of your school work, not to mention studing hard for tests, but also get involved on campus. Joining a student group or going Greek your first semester is such a big deal! Making friends immediately will help you adjust to college life. Also, get in touch with the city from the start. Learn about fun things going on around campus and around the city. Include yourself in any traditions on campus, and take lots of pictures. Have fun!

As a woman who already knew what she wanted, I didn't really open myself up to many choices. I recieved scholarships everywhere except the one place I wanted. I would tell students to make sure they get into a college that offers financial help so that they don't have to work and can experience college as they should. I also think that getting loans help to enhance college experience. Having to work a lot to pay for college and other expences take from enjoying college to its' full potential. Be involved, try new things, and make sure that your doing what you believe in.

I would tell students and parents to pick a university that will give them opportunities to take classes that would make them more well-rounded and give them the opportunity to not only complete their major, but learn about exactly what interests them. Larger universities give students the opportunities to take interesting and stimulating classes to expand their knowledge of different subjects. More liberal schools tend to teach open-mindness and acceptance. To make more of their college experience, I would tell students to find an organization that interests them and join to meet people with their same interests. I would also get involved in school functions like sports, since it feels good to have a sense that you are a part of something special.

Remember that all colleges have something terrific to offer so it would be best to go to one that caters to you needs. I always thought while I was in high school that I wanted to go to a fancy college that was far away from home, but staying in Texas was one of the best decisions in my life.

ask yourself what kind of college life do you expect than choose the college that mostly suited for you at all aspects include geographically, socially and academically. Live in the dorm, involve in school activities, and networking with people

Decide first what it is you really want to do in life, and how you would like to make a difference in the world. Life is not about how much money you can make. Life is about how you can take what you enjoy, learning as much as you can from it, and applying it daily. Once you've done that, find the school that offers the most in terms of what you love - and go for it. Once you've been admitted, remember that the classes you take are taught be real-world professionals in your field of interest. Take advantage of their experience and knowledge! Learn every possible thing you can from them, make friends with them. Study hard, take classes that are challenging and that test your potential for success. Testing yourself is vital in determing your dedication to your proposed major. Find an organization on campus and get involved in community service. This shows that you're serious about what you want to do, and will give you irreplaceable experience. If you follow this advice, I'm sure you will get the most out of your college experience.

I think it's important to find a college or university that offers a very diverse array of concentrations. There are very few people I have met in my entire college career that are still the same major they chose when they first entered UT and I think there are schools that embrace that students question their goals in life. It is important to find a school that feels comfortable; college will be one of the last chances one will have to truly explore and find oneself. No matter where or what school one chooses, there are organizations and groups that one's school will offer, he/she just has to be open and willing.

Finding the right college will be the most stressful thing you do before you get into college. If you think about it for a bit, though, its not as difficult as it seems. If you can be happy at Stanford, you can be happy at UT; the location doesn't matter as much as the experience. Just pick the most prestigious college you can mostly afford, and then never worry about it again. Jump in to your classes, picking things that interest you. You can get the basics out of the way later. Talk to everyone who doesn't look openly hostile, and join or start some club you always wished you did in High School. Myself, I was a theater nerd, so I made fast friends with a local troupe. Like sports? IM teams. Like music? Join a band. Love comic books? We got that. Want to make fun of all those other groups? Student publications. Yeah, you're going to make some mistakes, but hey, who going to remember that next semester? In short, go a little crazy. No one knows you from your high school, so be who you want to be. That is it.

Make sure you do an official visit to each university you are interested in. Also be sure to not just look at name brand schools. Find out what your interests are, what you want our of your college education and find a university that fits you. Be sure to attend your school's orientation and remember as a freshmen, all the other freshman are also looking to make friends, so don't feel like you are alone.