University of Denver Top Questions

You must look hard to find the school that fits you well. Think about what your ideal experience, not for college but for growing up would be, and actively search for a school in a region that will facilitate these desires. If you want to see the world, come into contact with people you might not meet otherwise, pick up a new sport, make lifelong friends, challenge yourself intellectually or get rich, make sure that you consider these things when choosing a school. Find one the right distance from home, with the right mixture of individuals and paths of study conducive to what you want to accomplish in the next stage of your life. Wherever you end up, giv eit a fair shake and try to make the best of your new situation. Be flexible and strive to put yourself in unique and, if necessary, uncomfortable situations that will stretch you into developing as an open-minded and inquisitive human being.

I would suggest that you really consider what you want most out of a college or college experience before you start looking into anything. By knowing your priorities and values, you can then do more effective research about your college choices.

When selecting the right college, it is important to go on campus tours and meet current and former students. The Princeton Review or any other college analyzing resource can outline a picture of what a college seems like, but seeing it for yourself and recieving the stories of actual college students is the only way to fill in that picture with color. The union of a student to a university is not something to go about without doing plenty of preliminary research. Decide what you are interested in and create a checklist. Going on campus tours is like going on multiple dates. Before you commit to that kiss of enrollment, make sure you know all of your options. There may be some prettier college under your nose that you never even knew about. Also, talk to professionals in the field you plan on going into. What do they look for when they are highering an employee? Will your college refine you into that perfect job candidate equipped with the brawny business biceps that make women swoon? If so, then you have found your college.

Elenor Roosevelt once said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent". Every person has thier own individual strengths. It is important to recognize those to set yourself up for success and happiness. Do not assume that a college with a noteable reputaion, status or hype is the one for you. It may be but give yourself the chance to find out. Visit schools, talk to students and professors. Look at colleges that deliver programs of interest to you. Know your comfort zone and also be willing to take a risk. You will get value out of an education that fits your character and interests you. Take classes in areas that appeal to you; don't just take a class because "you have to" or "it fits your schedule". Learn to love learning. Your education is invaluable and will motivate you for your future. Give yourself the chance to meet people; offer your knowledge and accept thiers. You will learn from your peers; good friends will be with you long after college. Know your boundaries, when to say no to challenges that arise in college, but also know your goals; take on a career in what you love.

In your heart you know what is the right school. Don't let money be a problem in picking the right school- get in touch with the academic advisors because they can help you. Picking a school is hard, but don't forget you can always transfer. Always remember all the freshman are in the same position as you. Let that be a bonding experience, meet as many new people as you can. Although college is about learning and getting a good education, it is also some of the best times in your life. Enjoy them!!

Research and choose a college that will cater to you and not the other way around!

Make sure to research what you would like to study and what schools woudl best fit your personality and educational values.

I would advise students to visit campuses that they're seriously considering. So many times once you get onto the campus you just know that's where you belong! Also, I advise parents and students both to ask lots of questions. Advisors at the school love to help you out and it meant a lot to me when students could answer lots of questions regarding their own school. Ask lots of questions about things that are important to you like class size, activities on campus or about your major. Once you get into the college life, I feel it is extremly importnat to jump right in and make the most of your experience. Go try out different clubs and/or groups. Leave your dorm room door open and make the effort to go talk to new people. It takes a lot of effort to do this, and even may make you feel out of your comfort zone, but it's totally worth it after you have a large network of friends right off the bat! Try new things every day and take advantage of everything that your college offers students. Have fun-it's the best time of your life!

I think personal goals are the most imporant factor in choosing a college. I chose to transfer from a community college into a prestigious private university close to my house, for the best combination of academic and financial results. This hasn't really helped my professional and social life, however. To make friends you really have to spend more time on campus than I do, and to get a well-paying job you need a professional rather than a liberal arts degree.

Unbeknownst to me at the time of applying, the best decision I could have ever made when deciding which school to go to was going out of state. I have been exposed to so many different and exciting things that friends that stayed local missed out on. Also, I have learned how to deal with things on my own, figuring out things without leaning on my parents for help.