University of Arkansas Top Questions

The best advice that I could give a student and their parents is go and look at the school of your choice before you apply. Make sure the academic program is up to your standards and has the degree program that you are interested in. When you are visiting is the best way to find out the atomsphere of the school. Even go and meet some of the professors that you might have and if you find all the things that you are looking for it will make your college experience something you will never forget and never regret!

The one advice that I would give to both parents and especially students when it comes to finding the right college and also being able to make the most out of their college experince is find a school that fits you! Find a school that you are comfortable with, a school that offers what you want and has the potential to be the catalist to the rest of your life. For the students, this is the next big step in your career, experiences and life. Make it what you want it to be, what you have always dreamed of and what you want out of your future. And for the parents, find a school that you know your child is comfortable with but at the same time that you know they will be taken care of. We all know that you want whats best for your children and you have to be comfortable as well. Both parents and children go and be active in your choices, research your schools, visit them. Be happy with what you find and what you decide, this is a great time in your life, take ahold of it and let it lead to untold possibilities.

If given the opporutnity to advise a family through the college selection process, I would tell them exactly what I wish someone had told me. I would tell the student to look deep in their heart before deciding on a major. I would tell them to ignore what anyone else has imposed upon them and remind them that they will have to remain happy with this decision for the rest of their life. I chose a major my parents were comfortable with and am now spending time and money back tracking to achieve what I want in life. I would then tell their parents to brace themselves and trust that their money will not be wasted. If the student studies a subject they are passionate about, more than likely they will excel. With a major in mind, the proper school, fitting both educational and financial needs will appear. Reach for the stars though; for where there is a will, there is a way. Billions of dollars are available in scholarships in the U.S. each year and will remain available until students reach out and decide to to honestly persue their dreams.

Selecting the right college is a tough decision. I advise all potential college students and their parents to do heavy research, which is easy to do today because we have the internet! No matter what major your parents would prefer you to study, please pick one that you are most interested in. You will be in college for 4 or more years, and studying in the field you love the most is crucial to your success in school. Become very familiar and friendly with your department's faculty, often you will find yourself in a situation such as attempting to get into an over enrolled class or financial aid advice and your faculty will be a tremendous help. While you do need to work hard, make sure to involve yourself in programs on campus whether it is assisting bringing in guest lecturers or going to a free concert on campus. This will not only relieve class related stresses but you will meet new people and perhaps even meet an icon of yours that influenced you to be in the field of study you chose to be in.

Find a place that is the right size and has the right sense of community. Also, be proactive about getting involved and making friends...the earlier the better! A great college experience is unforgetable!

College is about new experiences and meeting new people. Education is obviously so important but so are friends.

Study hard but make time for socializing and enjoying the college experience! Get involved in campus activities and class discussions. You only get to do it once :)

If I could give parents and students advice about choosing the right college it would probably be to take your time. Make sure to have a back up school just in case you 're not accepted into your first choice. Also if you are wanting to attend a big school and want to have a lot of friends and a great social life it would be in your interest to join a fraternity or sorority; if not then it would be wise to go to a somewhat smaller school thats not so dependent on Greek Life. College is a great experience to meet new people, and what students love the most, being on your own. So go to class make good grades and live it up while your here because it goes by quick and before you know it you'll be graduating again.

There are always going to be several factors that go into play when individuals go out to seek the right college. My adivce to those that are seeking the right school is to not just resort to the school's sugar coated website. Of course the website is going to appear very appealing to viewers. It is almost a fact that one will never find a negative detail of the university of the website. For this reason, one should always schedule a guided tour of the campus. The major advantage of an actual tour of the campus is that one can have a first-hand glance at the atmosphere of the campus, the students, and how positive or not positve the campus makes you feel overall. This overall feeling that the campus gives you should also give you an idea on how much potential one has at having the best college experience. A good overall feeling from the first impressions of the campus is a good start. Ensure a maximum college experience by going to meet & greets and getting to know your professors. Remember though a good college experience mainly consists of acedemic excellence.

Parents and students need to keep in mind that everyone is different and every school is different. Pick the one that fits you best and have a great time while in school! Stay focused on acedemics but also get super involved in as much as you can because this is the best time of your life. When picking schools, it's okay to be worried about money and location, but at the end of the day choose what will make you the happiest and don't worry about where everyone else is going.