University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Top Questions

You should always visit schools you're thinking of attending, that way you'll feel comfortable when you have to move there. Also, think and plan about finances before the summer before you go away. Expenses besides tuition and board add up quickly. Learn how to balance work and fun, you don't want to regret bad grades from partying too much, but you don't want to not have any great experiences either.

Make plenty of time to look an prepare for college!

College, like many things in the 'real world', will only give you what you put into it. When choosing a college, do what feels right. Don't pick a school just because it's got a name or a reputation- pick the one where you feel best. And if you do decide to go with an Ivy or something like that, remember that a school with a 'name 'doesn't mean anything if you don't go to class and do the work. Plenty of really successful people worked really hard in a community college and learned everything they could, while plenty of incompent morons half-heartedly slacked their way through Harvard. It's all what you make of it.

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You don't have to be locked in to a school for all 4 years! Change schools if you want but make sure your credits can transfer easily.

I'm 52 years old. I went to a non-traditional undergraduate program. I was just happy to be able to go to college. Making the most of a college experience? Take classes that interest you in addition to the ones required for your degree. It may be the only time you have the opportunity to learn about medieval history or foil fencing or english saddle horse back riding. Look at the whole catalogue and read course offerings. If something interests you, try your best to take the class. Have some fun in college, while you are learning something you may never get a chance to learn again.

I would recommend exploring the campus and attend some classes to see if the environment is suitable.

Choose a university based on what you want out of an education; don't go to a school just because your peers are or because your relatives went there. Make friends and acquaintances because you never know when you'll run into them again. Befriend your professors; they are the best people to help you get ahead in life. Ask questions. Enjoy your learning experience. Never give up. Create structure in your life, so that everything receives equal attention. Find out what you excel in, and focus your attention on that subject. Join clubs or sports to have an active social life. Work hard. Put forth your best effort. Don't forget the individuals who are helping mold you. Gain experiences. Remember that life is a journey, and a college education is the best way to succeed in the real-world.

I would suggest finding a school that fits your personality. Some schools are big on athletics, some are liberal, some conservative, etc. Pick what works for you. Look at the credentials of professors, read reviews, and if you know what you want to major in then find a school that has a strong program for that major. Also, affordable housing becomes a big issue as well. You want to find a school with either good on campus housing, or, in my case, an urban campus with an abundance of off campus housing right around the school. Join clubs, expand your horizons, and, most importantly, break out of your comfort zone.

Find some place that you are most comfortable.