University of Delaware Top Questions

I would advice if you are an athlete go to a school that you would go to if you didnt play a sport in college.

The best advice I can give anyone is to visit as many schools as possible. There are so many factors including price point, location, existing students, job opportunities among graduation, size, and of course academic programs. The one thing to keep in mind when choosing a school is to find that perfect balance based on your preferences. For instance, when I chose to go to Delaware, I saw a location just within my price point and not too far away from home, which wasn't too big for me to get lost, but not too small for me to get bored. The collegiate experience also entails finding professors who actually care that you succeed, rather than choosing a school with "easy" professors. In the end, this will ensure you take new and useful skills with you into the real world upon graduation. Also, a professor who cares about your well being will be more likely to help yield successful results than an "easy" professor who may not give a damn. Many freshman lose sight of the real reason we go to school and spend much of their time partying, but the right school will ensure a much needed balance instead.

Research on how big of a party school the prospective college is. Many colleges are known for their students who study hard and party harder, so do the necessary research.

The right college can only be found through visiting the campus and taking a guided campus tour. It is absolutely critical to talk to students their and get thier opinions about their experience. To get the most out of a college visit it is wise to plan to stay several days, look into campus events, sit in on some class if it is allowed, and check out the general area and local sites. It will give the prospective student a chance to experience a little taste of what could be to come. It also gives the parents a chance to prepare their child and know that they are making a decision for which they are knowledgable.

Campus tours are over rated and may hinder a false idea of what the college is actually like. You are better off asking a typical student rather than someone trained what to say. To make the most of the college experiance BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE school with your social life!!! Definitely get involved with extracurriculars too!

My Advice would be not to put all your eggs in one basket. Make sure you apply to more then just one school in order to leave your options open. Also going to visit the campus and taking a tour is a good way to figure out if the school is for you. If you know someone that attends the college that you are considering asking them to show you a typical day would be helpful. Once you have decided on a college I would suggest making yourself open to new experiences. Be friendly and introduce yourself to everyone in your dorm, and sign up for some programs that catch your interest. As for your courses it can be difficult to get used to having larger lecture classes. Try to make yourself known to the professor by sitting closer to the front and asking questions after class. This way when they are grading you they can put a face to your name. Also for your first semester try to not pick the most difficult course combinations. Give yourself this first semester to get used to your surroundings and this new transition.

I feel that the more colleges you visit does not help you pick the right one. As soon as you find a school that you are happy with you should attend it. While at school, work hard to keep your grades up but at the same time make sure you have a social life or you will be miserable and suffer at school. Try your hardest and do not give up. Keep up with the work and make sure you enjoy your major because you must be able to have a happy future and enjoy your life.

Visit the college first and see if it seems like a good fit. Once a college or two is narrowed down make sure to check the financial aid package that they normally give to students and make sure that there is a plan to pay for college. I'm currently struggling to pay for school.

Have a plan and be honest about it. They say you should do what you love, but don't tell you how to make a plan that will alow you to do so. Most of all, learn to work the system.

Ultimately, when it comes down to making that final college decision, the factor that influenced me most was not the strength of the program, the size of the school, nor the diversity of the student population. It was whether or not I could see myself enjoying my time here for the next four years. Would I still be close enough to home to visit every so often and see my old friends while still being far enough away to feel independent? Could I see myself walking around this campus going to class, to work out, play sports, or just han g out in general? If you can answer yes to these questions about one college in particular, then that should be the one for you. Of course money always plays a role in determining which college to choose, but if it's not too much of a financial burden, and your gut feeling tells you that this is the one, than that is all you really need. Get as much inside information as possible, but try not to look too much into facts and figures as what really matters is whether or not you will enjoy your time there.