University of Hartford Top Questions

Go with your gut... Don't get yourself into too much debt (it's probably not worth it) tour campusses as much as possible. Setting counts for a lot.

My adivice would be fo students is to choice college that you know you will like. Research everything about the college first and make sure it has your major. If you are undecided, try to research if they have a good general education courses. When you entered in the college of your course, don't be stubborn! Always ask from the teachers and they are your resource for the next 4 years. Join activies and try to be active as you can on campus. Lastly, come to college with an open mind because they are many different and diverse students. You can learn from them as well. Most of all, have fun in college and make that time last!

I give parent(s) the advice of letting their child choose which institution would be best for them, and not putting too much pressure on what the parent(s) thinks is best. Your child(ren) does know what they want they just sometimes need help because college is a huge step because its nothing like highschool. For student, choose not based on how the weather might have been like when you visited. Also look at the lay out of the campus, decide if you like the lay out, and when deciding that also bring in the factor of what the campus looks like. Choose an institution on what you think you want to do with you life, although that may be hard because not everyone knows what they want.

I would reccomend visiting as many colleges as you are able to and try to get involved with the prospective student programs.

Make sure you visit and can deal with the walking distances. Also make sure there are caring ang attentive professors ready and willing to help in your college of choice.

My advice to students is when looking at colleges find a program that interests you. Yes, there are many factors that go in to choosing a major but if you are not ultimately satisfied with your decision, then it doesn't matter which college you go to because you will be miserable. College is what you make of it. Big or small, you will gain as much as you put in. My advice is to get involved early. Look into every club that might interest you and take an active role in the organization. They are always looking for new recruits and it is a great way to find your own niche on campus. Being highly involved on campus opens many windows of opportunities that idlely drifting through school would not allow. In my experience the most succesful and well-adjusted students are those who go to college with the notion that they are going to succeed and do everything in their power to achieve that goal. Choosing the right program and getting involved are campus are the two main keys to success in college.

Tour the campus and talk to students

The best advice that any young adult can follow for finding the right college is to really start the search early, and look into what schools provide the most activities and academic aspects that you want. Once you research the school I would really advise them to go on tours of the school and even try to talk to as many people at those campuses as you can about that particular school, the good, and the bad aspects. Students won't be scared to tell you the truth about the campus, and it can really help to determine which school is best for you. Most important, follow your heart, don't let anyone else tell you where to go. This is your college experience no one elses, you will know when you feel comfortable with a campus. When it comes to the actual college experience my advice would be to be open to meeting new people and doing new things even if its people or stuff you have never done before. You come to realize that some people who you thought you would never be friends with end up becomming your best friends that you have ever had.

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Be sure to examine a wide range of options, and do not limit yourself to a geographic region or school size. Get to know faculty ahead of time, and have a clear idea of what you want to study before entering college. Also be sure that the students at the school you attend are interested in similar things, i.e. academically motivated to inspire you to achieve the goals that you have in mind. Get a background in what you want to study ahead of time, even if it means taking some time off after high school to become well versed in your intended field. Be sure also that you stay open to changing your mind about the discipline and school you are interested in, and be willing to transfer if the academic community that you end up in is not conducive to furthering the goals that you set for yourself. Above all, find a niche that you enjoy. Namely, one that you could see yourself pursuing for the rest of your life (even though you probably will change directions inevitably). Also, choose a school that fits you well, regardless of location or scholarship money offered.