University of Colorado Boulder Top Questions

The best advice I can give is to apply to MANY different colleges, and to visit your first choices. Sometimes you find that the college you chose for the academic program isn't always a match with your personality or lifestyle. These things are just as important as offering the right major, because they're also an indication of whether or not you'll be able to succeed. My second piece of advice is to live in the dorms, at least for a year. You make some of the best friends you'll ever have this way, and when you're far away from everything that's familiar, friends are doubly important. The last thing I can advise is to DO THE WORK. Procrastination is a slippery slope to a failing GPA. There's no such thing as instant gratification, not when you're in academics. A smart plan: If you give yourself a lot of grade 'padding' earlier on in the year, you'll be able to weather any rough spots later on in the semester easily.

Choose a school that is best suited for your personality. I came to Boulder because I love the outdoors, winter sports and seasons. Do not worry about the cost of tuition because a degree is priceless. I have decided, 100,000.00 dollars later, that this is the most expensive piece of paper I have ever purchased, but the journey has been is well worth it. My parents do not have a college fund for me so I receive no financial help from them, and that did not stop me from going to the school of my choice. Remember college is what you make of it, so have fun, live life and enjoy it, because in 4 years its over and you will regret the things you did not do. Cheers!

Visit the colleges, all of them, that you are considering. Sit down and actually think about what you want to do, not your friends, parents and disregard ideals of success. Don't let money or your GPA run your life. You're at school to soak in the knowlege for later use. Go to class and do your work.

Choosing a college has to be a very personalized decision. There are many surveys, polls and rankings of Universities and colleges, but more often than not they are too general to make a decision. You have to consider what will make you happy. Whether its the social atmosphere, the major you are most interested in or the availability of certain activities in close proximity to you, you have to decide where you can find what you want. Once you get to the college or University you are most interested in, and that you can get into, it truly is most important to hit the ground running. When you get there make sure to involve yourself on campus, regularly introduce yourself to other students and more importantly to staff and faculty. These resources are the ones that will make your experience amazing both during the time you're there and, most likely, for the rest of your life. If you put a lot of yourself into it, you will have long lasting results and four years, or more, you'll never forget.

When I was in high school, I had many friends that flew across the nation, looking for "the right school." After thousands of dollars in airfare and hotel rooms, they finally decided on some expensive out of state school. After their first year, 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of them came back to our state. They lived at home, and many are now finishing up their degree at a commuter college in Denver. I could not afford to go to an out of state college, let alone fly out to visit one. So I visited the colleges in Colorado, and did extensive research on each one; the activites, majors, and minors they offered. I visited the campuses, but I also prepared questions to ask current students while on the campus tour. A lot of my friends were visitng the 'campus' but not the school. Unless you are seeking a very specific academic program, there are many colleges which are be 'right' for you. I would tell parents and students that a school is not magically 'right' for you. It is the student's responsibility to get involved and work hard in their classes, and turn the 'right' school into the 'best' school for you!

I would recommend being open to the idea that a students first choice is not always the right choice. Also, I think visiting a school without your parents might be a good idea if you still cannot make a decision. It will give you the opportunity to see the school as you would see it if you were enrolled; without your parents!!

Location makes a bog differance, not just the school itself. Students should take advantage of university resources while still in school!

As far as picking the right college goes, you need to make sure you're going to be happy in the degree program you're in and the department. You also need to make sure you'll feel comfortable with the location and that you can afford the school you choose. Once you're there, get involved! That's advice that can't be given enough. You'll meet lots of people and stay active that way. This is a great chance to explore all sorts of new things.

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Be sure to explore several colleges and sit in on classes to see what the the teaching structure is like. Once at the shool of your choice, get involved, live on campus for at least a year to be able to meet people easier. Take your classes serious and enjoy learning new things by learning as much as you can.