The University of Texas at San Antonio Top Questions

While not for everyone, Greek life is an excellent investment of time and money. Fraternities in particular get a bad reputation from the few "frats" that focus on partying and girls instead of academics and philanthropy. In the end, though, it's about getting involved on campus. Join as many groups as you can possibly find time for between classes! You'll make lasting friendships and truly get the most out of your college experience.

Get off your butt and get a real job and work your way through college. The work experience will provide you with a major head start after graduation and limit the loans.

The college that you attend is never set in stone, if it's not for you look into one that may be.

The advice I would give is to not rush the process. Give you and your student time to talk and even change your mind. What they wanted in May could change by August. Don't be afraid to ask questions or to question things that don't seem to fit for you. College is fun, so make sure you have fun going through the process of looking. Don't base your choices on others, it is your time and money, do what is right for you.

Reflecting back, students and families should understand the value and importance of school spirit. If you attend an university that lacks school spirit and has students ashamed to say what school they attend, the school will lack the unity and friendly atmosphere. Without the encouragement that comes from the pride you have in the university you attend, students will find a hard time identifying and giving reason to their ambition. The university has to show some ambition on their part as well by demonstrating their understanding of school growth and has to promote sporting events. Without school-sponsored events, students become bored and find other forms of partying. A school without spirit results in a student with out cause.

make sure it fits your childs need and wants

I would definitely suggest weigh out all of your options completely, and then slowly narrow it down to your top picks and then go and take tours of these schools to see what they are all about (academically) first hand and even go as far as to talk to some current students to get an idea what campus life is like in their opinion, as well as possibly talk to some of the faculty and staff to gain a little bit more insight. If there is time try to attend at least one event that the school may host to get a hands on feel for the campus life. From there go back through your mental library of the things that stood out to you most, take everything into consideration and then your decision should come to you almost naturally.

Be opend minded, and try new things. Do not be afraid of meeting new people, and groups.

To the parents, make sure you get a good look around at the possible campuses, you know your child and you might be able to offer opinions. To the students, choose a campus that you feel comfortable with. Know which organizations are active at the school, and have an idea of which you want to get involved with from the start. Getting involved with an organization helps you make friends, and get involved with campus activities. Enjoy college, enjoy your friends, enjoy the late night study sessions, enjoy the late night walks around campus, and enjoy getting an education.

Let your child chose. Don't interfer too much and be accepted of what they're plans and ideas on what college they want to attend. Also check into colleges that are in a sage area.