Towson University Top Questions

When looking for a college look for one that obviously will give you that most specialized care towards that field that you want to go into. Also talk to the students first when you go on a tour of the campus. They will not hesitate to tell you how they really feel so ask them about the types of majors here and the quality of them, the teachers and types of students here and the safety on campus. If your coming from a community college make sure that your credits will transfer. If you require to work make sure that the schedules there will be flexible enough to accomdate this decision. If your commutting then check out the parking on campus and the ability to get to where you need to go on campus and the additional resources that are avaliable. Finally make sure that the campus you choose is going to give you the most out of your college experience, choose one that is practical but also is going to let you have some fun because these are the transitional years away from your parents and the begining years of adulthood.

Look into the school and buy books on colleges. Make sure you visit atleast 10 schools and talk to people that go there! NEVER play a sport for a school that seems way to challenging between hard practices and school work. You will have no life besides school and pratice and you'll probably by miserable and tired if the team practices a lot harder than your high school.

Whatever you get youself into, make sure it makes you happy. It can be a new friendship, a new style, a new major. Just make sure it makes you happy.

Make sure you visit all the schools and try to get involved in a program or talk to someone in a program you want to join before you get there. It helps makes the transistion so much easier. Your first choice may not always be the best choice for you so don't rule the others out.

Figure out what you need in order to learn the most. Do you need bigger classrooms with lots of people to get notes from if you miss something, or smaller classrooms with one on one attention from the teacher. Also, figure out what you are like socailly. Are you really outgoing and can throw yourself into things and make you own fun like at a smaller school, or are you less outgoing and need big parties and big groups of people to tag along with like at a larger school.

Be open-minded and choose a school based on academics and enviroment.

Let your child decide what's the best decision for him/her. Do not push a certain college on them, because that will only make them go in the opposite direction. In college, give them reassurance, guidelines, and reiterate that you are only one call away if any emergency arises. Do what you think is right in your heart. Take proximity, majors, costs, diversity, class size, and surrounding areas into consideration. When in college, try everything that you have ever wanted to try and do it at least once. Make it a goal to get out of your comfort zone, every chance you get. You will learn new and interesting things about yourself. Study hard, stay focused, and manage all of the time you have, because it will help you in the long run. Try not to over exert yourself, and take time to do the things that makes you happy. Keep your goals close to your heart, and try to stay determined even when it looks like all the doors are closed. Get involved!

Make sure you know who you are before you go to college. There are many temptations and interesting things to get into. Stay focused and make sure you know Jesus.

Do your research and make an educated decision! Study up on the differnt majors and the requirements of those majors!

Go on as many college visits as possible and make your own opinions. Don't trust what other people say

When choosing a college I think it is important to find a school that gives the opportunuity of new experiences but also an environment that is comfortable. I think that you should feel comfortable in the sense that you like the geographically location, campus size, class size, etc. but that there are also new ideas, activities and experiences to help you explore different options and adventures in life! I think it is also important to choose a school that is academically pushing for the same goals as you are. Do you want a school that drives you academically and is challenging and competitive? Or do you want to attend a school that is more hands off and allows the student to determine how they much they want to seize opportunities. And finally, although unfortunately, it's important to look at your financial situation. Some schools have great financial aid and scholarship programs to help you afford the cost, whiles others do not. I highly recommend applying for as many scholarships (through places like fastweb.com) so that hopefully you can go to any university you wish! Make the most of college, it goes by in a flash!

Selecting the right college is definitely one of the most important choices we as students have to make. It is important for parents to be as supportive, and as helpful as they can be, when it comes to helping your kid enroll in such an institution. Parents have to realize that the future of their children depends a lot on their higher education. Parents play one of the most important roles at the time of selecting the right college. Many students will end up going to a certain university or college, not because the student wants to attend that school, but because that is what the parent wants. It is of high relevance that parents do not become selfish and bias by choosing the future of their children. They must understand that not everything they think is good for their son or daughter is really the best for them. It is true that college is not cheap, but we have to see it as an investment for life, not just as an expense. Parents who are unable to pay for tuition must support, and help their kids look for alternatives such as Financial Aid, Scholarships and Grants.

Take a day or two and really survey the people, the classes. the faculty and see how well you fit in. Ask many questions and make sure the faculty seem accessable. Inquire about the degree proccess and what it entails.

Visit different colleges, once you and your child both feel comfortable and at home at a certain campus thats the right choice.

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Do your research when looking for the right college. Look at what is offered (majors/minors, activities, clubs/orginizations). Talk to current students, take the college tour and then talk to a students who will you what the tour guide doesn't want you to know. When you find the right college get involved. Be proactive in your future success and carrer goals!

You should look for a school that meets your acedemic needs way more than establishing a social life. You (student) are bound to meet new people who will ultimatley become permanent friends, but the important thing to remember everyday is that the decisions you make will effect you either in a positive or negative way. Always remember that you (student) are going to be the only one walking across the stage four/five years in the future when your name is being called. with that being said, balance your time and school will be a great experience!

I think I would tell parents to really push their kids to think about the decision they are making. If they have grown up in a sheltered environment, then they need a taste of reality, or else they might not survive in the real world. I went to a small school at first, and hated the environment, so I transferred to Towson in the middle of the year. So parents should make it known that even if their child doesn't like the original school they pick, they can still change their mind. It's never too late. I think parents also need to push their kids to explore all the possibilities, and if they have their heart set on one school, they really need to talk to people who go there, and explore the campus AND surrounding area. Also, to students, don't be afraid to get away from home. You'll always have your friends from home, but college friends are different, and can provide lots of life lessons.

I think that the most important factor to consider when choosing a college is how comfortable you felt when visting the campus. The idea of college can be overwelming to some, but I feel that when a person spends any amount of time on a campus they will see the day to day life that they will live if they attend that particular institution. If within that time spent visiting the student feels completely out of place or truly uncomfortable, that is mostly likely not the school for you.

Visit the campus and find out how to stay a weekend. Also maybe go into the classroom and sit in on a class