University of Houston Top Questions

Parents need to support their children but they need to let their children make their own choice. plus the parents need to let their children go to the school that they children want, not the othere way around.

Visit the campus speaking with staff and students. Be involved in networking groups that are focused on your industry of choice

Be sure to check all your options. Be sure to have a clear, concise idea of what you want in a career. From there, decide what you would like in a school - whether it be small and close-knit, or larger and spread out. Everyone has their differences; you must be sure to honor them. Many schools have newsletters to show what they are advancing in. Those will give you a picture of whether the school is arts or science geared. Also, take your time, but start early. Give yourself time to check scholarships, grants, and financial aid. This may not seem like a big step your junior year of highschool, but it is something that will change your life forever. Take advantage of what you have around you, and the picture you have painted for yourself.

Choosing the right college to attend is a very important choice because it's important to get the best education possible at the most reasonable price. Attending an ethnically-diverse, friendly, helpful campus has helped make my college experience great and more confident that I'm preparing myself for life after college. Surrounding yourself with positive, supportive people only makes the college experience easier and more enjoyable. Find a school that offers plenty of opportunities, whether it be through the courses, extra-curricular activities, or opportunities for careers after graduating. Be proud of the school you attend and get involved in anything that interests you. Learn to balance school and your social life because dreading yourself with only schoolwork will make your time in college a miserable time, so just make sure you make time to just have fun and make the best of your time there.

i would have to say out of experience.. trust your instincts, as a parent you know your kid better than anybody..! so.. i would really encourage you to trust your instincts, tust your child and be happy.

Firstly, the advice I would give to parents is let your children be themselves. It is important and highly appreciated when you aid them in the narrowing down/selection process, but you should not make the decision for them. Often parents feel like they know best for their child and often it is out of genuine love that they may force a child into something. However, I advise for you to only put in your two cents and not a whole dollar and then some change. This is one of the most important decisions of a student's life and if they are not happy in the end, then it is not worth the suffering they may incur. Students, I advise for you to seek help wherever you need it. It is very difficult to leave home and find out that it may not be what you envisioned. Visit the campus, talk to counselors, students currently enrolled in the school, and research your potential school. There is nothing worse than getting situated at a school and finding out that you want to transfer at a point in time. Good luck and always remember hard work pays off!

Don't just look at the rankings, because for the most part they don't matter. Go where you think you will be the most comfortable academically and socially.

Class size matters more than you could ever imagine!

I would say to students and parents to really enjoy the process; it doesn't have to be a chore. Go and visit each campus to see if you feel at home there. To parents, don't put so much pressure on your student to go to the "best" school. The best school for you may not be the best for them, after all it is the student who is going to college, not you. Apply to as many scholarships as you are eligible for, even though you might not get all of them. Also, be flexible in choosing your major (choose your own major and not the one that your family wants you to do). Most colleges require students to take core classes, so you might find a career that you love. If you're unhappy with your major, look into other fields you like. Study alot but take time to have a life. Have friends that support you and don't try to pull you away from your education. Most of all, be open-minded to change and stay positive and focused! College is a place to really find out more about yourself and your enivronment.

maybe for parents to always go and check the campus out...it can make difference in what your paying if ...it's a large campus is there a shuttle? where are the parkinglots and how are lite at night? is there a gym so you don"t have to pay for a membership?