Trinity University Top Questions

When choosing a university, I placed so much focus on the academics, that I barely considered the social possibilities. I think this was due in most part to my parents emphasis on succeeding in school and my own drive to have the best career opportunities after college. Luckily, I found a school that balanced the two settings, something that I am very grateful for now. College is an experience and you need to be challenged academically and socially. You will be there, in most cases, for four years. Being able to adjust socially is equally important. In the end, after reading all the books and reviews, the most telling advice for me came in the form of a campus visit. Stay overnight with another student, sit-in on a class, and talk to the professors. This is the only way you can personally determine the best school for you.

College is a great way to explore a variety of subjects to decide on what career you wants Trinity University is a great school and has its fair share of variety of courses/majors to choose from, but if someone is looking for something more specific, then a larger school would be better. Students have to think about what exactly they are looking for in a college and pick the best one that fits that description. Look at what the school has to offer in terms of academics and extracurricular activities. Location is also important because once in awhile you just want to get off campus and see what the city has to offer. The college experience should be something that you remember forever. Be open-minded and join as many school activities that you can. Learn a new language and about other cultures/ religions. Academics is important but once in awhile take a break and hang out with friends. Your college friends are who you will keep in touch with years after you graduate. Take advantage of what the school has to offer like career help. Have as much fun as you can without letting your grades drop.

Make sure you look into both the social and academic setting, don't go for just one or another. The two are definitely intertwined together and create the whole experience. You will be around these people for four years of your life, like them or not, so choose well!

Go to the place with the biggest scholarship if you plan to go abroad. All financial aid will still apply to the abroad college and that place will cost much much less. I am going full ride to Germany for a semester because of this. Go to a college that offers scholarships with only GPA restraints, otherwise you won't be able to study some things and find what you are really made to do. This goes for you folks that think you are dead set on one particular subject. You will find your passion in the stangest of places.

Determine what is important to you (i.e. great education vs. high GPA). I feel like I earned an amazing education, but Trinity was much harder than most schools. So, my Trinity GPA was not as high as my GPA from summer school at A&M-CC. Therefore, it impacted my applications to grad school negatively. I took 24 hours of summer school class from A&M-CC and had a straight 4.0, while at Trinity I only had a 3.3. I learned more at Trinity than I did at A&M-CC. And by Trinity standards, my GPA was great. Unfortunately, no one other than those who attend and teach at Trinity are aware of the difficulty.

Finding the right college is a difficult choice. Many times, parents have a bias towards one college or another, and that can make the decision VERY hard for the student. It leaves the student wondering if he/she made the right choice, only because of doubt by the parents. I would say that wherever you choose, you will most likely be happy. And, in worst case scenario, you can always transfer; it is not as big of a deal as many people say. Look at the facts, and make a choice that seems to fit. That is all that you can do.

When choosing a college, first look at the social environment. This is what sets the mood for studying and tells you the level of contentment among the students there. If you already know what you want to major in, narrow down the schools based on their academic strengths. Make sure to sit through a variety of classes and talk with the professors afterwards. See if they are approachable. Communication is the key to finding the best learning environment for you. It also will help you understand the requirements of the professors more. Most of all, when in college, make sure to have a proper balance of work and play. Too much work will drive you crazy; too much play will flunk you out of school. If you follow these guidelines, I'm sure college will be some of the best years of your life.

I would advise the students (and parents) to not worry about choosing a college that fits the field or major the students wants to enter. In all honesty, a college student changes his or her major an average of 2 times (I changed mine 3). The college experience is what is most important. SO, find a college that best suits your tastes and your lifestyle - an environment in which you can see yourself absorbing more than just the textbook knowledge. About 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of what you learn in college is in the classroom - the rest, you do on your own through self-initiated research, or through life experience in general. In my opinion, there is no college that will be "just right." There is, however, a group of colleges that will interest you for a wide variety of reasons. Prioritize those reasons, and choose your college accordingly - and more than anything, follow your intuition. (and if you need a little extra help, surveys like this one are truly invaluable!) College is the best time of your life, so follow your heart and choose where you truly want to go - you won't choose wrong!

If you have any idea what you want to do in college (pre-law, pre-med, etc) make sure that the schools you are applying to have good programs. If you have no idea what you want to do, make sure that the schools you are applying to have a diverse selection of majors and minors. Apply for any/every financial aid opportunity available. Visit the schools to which you are applying. When you visit the schools, make sure to talk with a lot of current students to get a feel for the life on campus besides the academic life. If you have family (other than your parents) nearby some schools, think about those schools. It really helps with home-sickness. Consider the activities you like and make sure you can do those things where you go to school. For example, if you like to snowboard or ski, Texas might not be the best place.

It may seem cliche, but these really are the best years of your life. I know that the reason I'm at college is to get a good education but the social experiences are what make college fun and interesting. I learn more from social interactions than I do from classrooms and I'm surprisingly comfortable with that notion. College is like true love: when you find the right one, you just know and it clicks. Don't settle for anything less than true love.

I would recommend to perspective students and parents to take a tour of the campus. I am a tour guide for my university, and I believe that the tour is one of the most important aspects of the college selection process. With a tour perspective students get to see the campus through the eyes of a student, the tour guide. After a while many of the universities all seem the same on paper. But when students actually see the campus and the type of people which attend, then they can start to see if they would fit in or if they could see themselves going there our not. I believe that also talking to the student giving the tour gives a much needed perspective to possible students. The tour guide obviously likes the campus or else would not be giving tours. So teh possible student can talk to the current student to see if they would like the same aspects of the university that the current student does.

A lot of times, just simply by visiting the institution, it will be evident if you would be happy there. If you are extremely carrer focused, attend a well respected instiution. However, if you are not worried about how good the univeristy you attend is, find a college where you are more likely to be sucessful.

Choose a college that feels comfortable and one in which you know you could feel at home . If you have a specific major or area of study in mind make sure the college has all of the necessary requirements you need to complete your desired studies. When assessing the college, make sure an emphasis on the professors' level of involvment and interest with the students is present. Joining extracurricular activities is always a great way to make friends and make a more welcoming environment to be a part of. If the the tuition for the school is expensive and is going to be a stretch for your family to pay for, think hard about your decision because it could cause unneccessary tension in your family situation when you could be just as happy at another, less expensive institution. However, if you are sure that you could not feel at home at any other school, take all the measures towards receiving financial aid.

Think about the top three things you want and the top one thing you do not want in a college and find it. As long as you have those four aspects to hold onto, your college career will be great. Don't get caught up in the rush to make friends the first week of classes - just wait it out and soon you'll end up with the people that'll stay in your life long past graduation. Be sure not to become overwhelmed in figuring out what you want to do with your life, that's what college is for - not your first two weeks of freshman year. Most importantly, stay in touch with your family and best friends from back home, you'll need that base to lean on if things get rough.

The mental well being of your son or daughter is something that is often overlooked when looking for colleges. If your son or daughter dose not do well in new situations or away from home, then it might be best to choose a college that is within a few hours driving distance.

As much as students think that college is about more than academics, that is the only part that counts. The attention that i get from professors that are experts in their field is invaluable. They should go to a small school and focus on making relationships with their professors, that will take them a lot farther than belonging to any fraternity or sorority.

The biggest thing when selecting a school is realizing many school are quite similar; and quite frankly you may be finding youself having trouble deciding between several. When confronting this situation realize you more than likely cannot make a bad decision. Visit each school, sit in on and class, and make sure you attend a social function; from there make your decesion and don't look back. College will be the greatest time of your life at many places, there isn't just one right fit.

Student, know thyself. Albeit short, this phrase is rich and powerful and lends to making the most out of one's college experience. Knowing oneself means knowing one's interests allowing one to find the school where one can best develop and refine those interests, as well as discover new ones. Typically, in the process of refining interests through participation in groups, one forms strong friendships with people who may come from completely different walks of life but share a passion for the same interest. It is these friendships that contribute to the best college experience. Parents, encourage your children to believe in themselves. That is, encourage your children to pursue their interests. Do not let your own ambitions for your child cloud your child's personal goals. Ultimately, your child will need to be self-reliant and so allow your child to take responisbility and own their choices. The best thing you can do is to encourage your child to pursue their interests with a passion and work hard at it, whatever it may be. The most fulfilling choice is one that was chosen, worked upon, and achieved by oneself. Through teamwork, you can find the right college.

The only piece of advice I would give parents and/or students is to make sure this is what the student wants, not what the parent, friend, or someone else has pushed onto the student. The key to success in college is to be content with where you are and the people and environment that surrounds you. If the student is unhappy at the university you are attending, I can guarantee they will not do well and probably fall into some kind of depression. So, no matter what you do or where you go, make sure it is what you want and that you are happy with that decision because it can make or break the next four years of your life. Good luck and live it up!!

I would strongly advise (if you can afford it) to visit as many campuses as possible. Don't be afraid to ask current students questions. They are your best resource. Make sure to really get a feel for the living situations you'll be faced with. Sure, it is important to check out the academics, but dorm life and off campus living is really where you'll be spending a lot of your time. Don't rush to make your decision, and when you do, be proud of it. Get to know as many people as possible. You never know who is going to change your life or whose life you might change. Don't be afraid to try new things that seem scary to you. Some of those experiences will be your best experiences. Live in the moment and don't regret any decision you make. They all brought you to where you are now.